Unraveling the Criticisms of Polyvagal Theory: Navigating the Controversy

Polyvagal Theory, introduced by Dr. Stephen Porges in the late 1990s, has caught the attention of experts in psychology, neuroscience, and beyond. This theory helps us understand how our body’s autonomic nervous system affects how we act, feel, and react in social situations.

As a trauma therapist, I’ve found Polyvagal Theory to be incredibly helpful. It allows me to support clients by dismantling barriers such as shame. Some of the benefits – it helps us understand why we behave the way we do, improve how we communicate, and manage our emotions better.

But like anything important, Polyvagal Theory has its critics. Some people question its ideas or how practical they are in real life. In my blog post, I’ll explore some of these criticisms. 

I even had the chance to ask Dr. Porges himself about these criticisms! You can watch his response in the video below.

Join me as we dig deeper into Polyvagal Theory, understanding both its strengths and the questions it raises. Let’s make sense of this theory together.

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