Polyvagal-Informed Trauma Therapy: A Comprehensive Guide to Nervous System Assessment, Co-Regulation, and Integration with Evidence-Based Modalities - Brossura

Richmond, Doreen Anna

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1923604988 ISBN 13: 9781923604988

Casa editrice: Jstone Publishing, 2025

Riassunto

Transform trauma treatment with nervous system science.

This comprehensive clinical guide bridges Polyvagal Theory with evidence-based therapeutic modalities, providing mental health professionals with practical tools for assessment, intervention, and integration.

Inside this essential resource, you'll discover:

How to assess autonomic states and map nervous system patterns in clients

Co-regulation techniques that enhance therapeutic presence and safety

Window of tolerance interventions for complex PTSD and developmental trauma

Integration protocols for EMDR, IFS, somatic experiencing, and DBT through a polyvagal lens

Body-based interventions for anxiety, depression, and dissociation

Practical worksheets, assessment tools, and client handouts

Moving beyond traditional talk therapy, this guide shows how understanding the autonomic nervous system transforms clinical practice. Learn to recognize sympathetic activation, dorsal shutdown, and ventral vagal states in real-time. Discover how neuroception shapes behavior and how safety cues enable healing.

Each chapter provides:

Case studies demonstrating clinical applications

Evidence-based interventions grounded in neuroscience

State-specific treatment strategies

Cultural and developmental considerations

Therapist self-care and regulation practices

From individual therapy to group work, from children to veterans, this resource equips practitioners with the knowledge to address trauma at its biological roots. Includes ready-to-use clinical tools, quick reference guides, and supervision recommendations.

Perfect for: Clinical psychologists, trauma therapists, social workers, counselors, EMDR practitioners, somatic therapists, and mental health professionals seeking to integrate nervous system awareness into evidence-based practice.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Jstone Publishing
• Data di pubblicazione: 2025
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1923604988
• ISBN 13: 9781923604988
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 199
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile