Apr 24, 2023
10 min.
Maureen wants to talk about Deb Dana.
Pierre and Maureen begin by laughing and laughing some more about their efforts to explain polyvagal theory.
A mind-body resource, Deb Dana, a psychologist teaches people how to recognize their physiological states.
If you understand the ladder of stress and relaxation, high regulation or low, she says there are 3 distinct states.
Prior paradigms of physiological control focused on the mind controlling the body. But Deb Dana and Stephen Porges show through polyvagal theory that communication is a two-way street - body to brain, brain to body.
Recognizing when your brain is triggered by the body’s reaction can help provide perspective and provide therapeutic benefits, traction.
Come join us explore Deb Dana as a resource in this exploding universe of mind body knowledge.
Check her out at these links:
Deb Dana & Stephen Porges at the Polyvagel Institute
https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org
Rhythm of Regulation
https://www.rhythmofregulation.com
And books:
Anchored: How to Befriend Your Nervous System Using Polyvagal Theory
Polyvagal Exercises for Therapists and Clients, 50 Client Centered Practices
Polyvagal Flip Chart, Understanding the Science of Safety
….and others. Enjoy