Polyvagal-informed workforce wellbeing (for organisations & services)
A steady, practical way to support regulation, connection and care - across teams, shifts and services.
Polyvagal theory explains how our bodies react to stress and safety – and why behaviour can switch so quickly. Our neuro-affirming resources help people spot patterns, navigate stress, and co-regulate – without forcing. Designed for staff, managers, and wellbeing leads, our resources support healthier communication and relationships with self, colleagues, and the wider world.
Begin with the free R.U.D Process®: a one-page guide to increasing self-awareness and diffusing tough moments.
Why effective communication matters (at work)
Who this is for?
- Frontline & blue-light services (health, social care, policing, fire)
- Education (school & college staff, SENCOs, pastoral, EPs, OTs)
- Corporate & third sector (HR/People, wellbeing leads, managers, teams)
- EAPs & group practices delivering organisation-wide support
Common workplace problems we help you solve
Stress & burnout rising; staff recovery time between tasks is thin.
Escalations spread fast – one person’s spike shifts the whole room.
Misunderstandings multiply – tone in email/Teams gets misread; direct/literal communication (often ADHD/autistic) is labelled as attitude; safety cues differ across cultures and shifts.
Conflicts repeat because teams lack a shared language for state and needs.
Managers feel stuck: “We’ve tried reminders and policies – nothing sticks.”
Absence & presenteeism grow; productivity dips and turnover costs increase.
Why the mind–body connection matters at work
In practice, this means:
Spotting body cues early (breath-holding, headaches, gut tension, over-energy or shutdown) so you can act sooner and shorten the spiral.
Small, steady steps (30–90-second micro-practices before/after meetings and handovers) that help people reset without shame or force.
Predictable routines – Steady Starts, transition resets and clear landings – that protect focus time and reduce decision fatigue.
Plain-English scripts for requests, feedback and repair, improving clarity and cutting misunderstandings in email/Teams and in person.
Neuro-affirming options that respect sensory needs and different processing speeds – supporting ADHD/autistic colleagues as standard.
- When staff learn polyvagal in the workplace skills, they use the same simple steps at home – with partners, children and caring roles. As self-awareness and steady routines grow at home, recovery improves between shifts. That steadiness shows up back at work as better focus, fewer spikes and stronger communication.
