What is The Hierarchy Ladder in Polyvagal Theory? Let’s Remember: Polyvagal Theory Is A Model Of The Nervous System Firstly it is important to remember that Polyvagal Theory is a “model” of the nervous system – a model is a simplified representation of a complex system or concept. A model is not meant to be […]
Raising a teenager is hard enough – dealing with their emotional roller coaster can seem impossible at times. Learn how to cope and help your teen through this tough time.
Reading many of the parenting social media support groups available online – I can’t help but at times feel uncomfortable at the way diagnostic labels are normalised to identify our children’s mental health. Don’t get me wrong – I am not saying that they should be shelved. There is some place for them. But is […]
Could it be true to say Polyvagal Theory when applied has the capacity to depatholigise many mental health disorders?
Introduction As we welcome a new school year, it’s the perfect time to revisit and redefine our approach to kindness within our school community. Imagine if we treated kindness not just as an individual virtue, but as the lifeblood of our educational environment – the nervous system that connects and vitalises every aspect of school […]
Polyvagal & The Vagus Nerve In this blog post we learn about the origins of the word “Polyvagal” and understand more about the Vagus nerve. We also learn what Vagal Toning is and how to achieve “good vagal tone”. Polyvagal? The word “polyvagal” comes from the combination of two Greek words: “poly,” which means […]
There are many potential reasons why parent-teen relationships can break down, but here are five common ones:
Hey there … I’m Yasmin the creator of Polyvagal Teen®, I’m also a qualified counsellor in the U.K, being a therapist I wanted to help and support as many people as possible – that is why I became a counsellor. I soon realised that although one to counselling was helpful for people and families I […]
When we feel safe, both physically (there is no threat of physical danger) and emotionally (we trust the people around us and feel validated and respected ) we then feel safe. When we feel safe we experience what is known as “felt safety”. And when we experience felt safety our body is in a regulated […]
There is a wealth of knowledge available online educating about the impact of resources. Below is a list of some popular resources. Books & Articles That Share Knowledge About The Impact Of Trauma 101 Trauma-Informed Interventions, Linda Curran A Treasure Box for Creating Trauma-Informed Organizations: A Ready-to-Use Resource for Trauma, Adversity, and Culturally Informed, Infused […]
