Navigating the Neural Dance:
Applying Polyvagal Theory to the Practice of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy

​​LIVE ONLINE 6 CE TRAINING EVENT

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“There is no such thing as a 'bad' response; there are only adaptive responses..” ~ Stephen W. Porges, PhD

DATE/TIME
FRIDAY, JANUARY 14th 2022
10:00AM - 5:30PM U.S. Eastern Time

THIS IS A LIVE ONLINE TRAINING VIA ZOOM WITH PARTICIPATION REQUIRED (CAMERA ON & BREAKOUT ROOMS).
​THIS TRAINING WILL BE RECORDED AND AVAILABLE TO PAID PARTICIPANTS FOR 2 WEEKS ACCESS ONLY.  
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MEET THE PRESENTER

Camille Scent, EdS, LPC, LMFT

Camille is a Certified EFT Supervisor in private practice on the north side of Atlanta, Georgia, and a founding board member of the Atlanta Center for EFT (ACEFT) where she serves as a clinical helper at Atlanta-based training events. Her practice, Wise Heart Families, specializes in EFT with couples and adult families. A former Montessori elementary and middle school teacher (and homeschooling mom to two adult sons), Camille’s passion for science informs every aspect of her work with clients as she seeks to understand and apply insights from affective neuroscience research to enhance the effectiveness of psychotherapy. She was introduced to polyvagal theory the same year she took the Externship in EFT (2013) and has been exploring the intersection of PVT with attachment science and the practice of EFT ever since. 

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DESCRIPTION

As Dr. Sue Johnson wrote in the book, Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love, “The drama of love is all about this hunger for safe emotional connection, a survival imperative we experience from the cradle to the grave. Loving connection is the only safety nature ever offers us.” Using polyvagal theory, originated by Dr. Stephan Porges, draws the autonomic nervous system directly into the work of therapy, helping clients re-pattern their nervous systems, build capacities for regulation, and create autonomic pathways of safety and connection.

Polyvagal theory is about the science of safety. This revolutionary theory provides an amazingly relevant and accessible description of and explanation for the physiology of threat and the imperative of connection required for humans to feel safe. This safety is critical to relationship security. Learning about this science deepens our understanding of the physiological phenomenon driving what we see in our therapy work with couples and enhances our ability to effectively work with it. 

Polyvagal theory helps therapists work effectively with and understand: 

• How stress and trauma changes a client's physiological responses
• How the nervous system reactions affect social engagement 
• Ways neuroception helps clients understand their physiological response to risk
• The physiological component of intuition
• How personal narratives and internal working models originate in the body
• Use of psychoeducation to help transform the brain
• Why facial expression is the portal to a client's inner world and emotional state
• The purpose co-regulation in therapy and between partners

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This training--the first of its kind--will teach clinicians how to incorporate a polyvagal perspective to enhance the practice of  emotionally focused couples therapy. 

Program Objectives:

1.     Explain the polyvagal theory concepts of neuroception, hierarchy, and co-regulation.
2.     Identify and describe autonomic nervous system states and associated body responses.
3.     Identify qualities of autonomic states with attachment strategies seen in EFT
4.     Apply the concept of neuroception and autonomic state change to a couple’s negative interaction pattern.
5.     Recognize the function of the vagal brake and its role in managing autonomic states.
6.     Explain the impact of autonomic state on co-regulation in the context of EFCT.
7.     Identify hypotheses about clients’ autonomic states in session and use this to inform choices of EFT interventions.

GENERAL SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO MINOR MODIFICATIONS)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 14th 
10:00am - 11:45am 
Introductions, overview of Polyvagal Theory (neuroception, hierarchy, autonomic nervous system states)
11:45am - 12:00pm
Break
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Autonomic states, attachment theory & EFT
1:30pm - 2:30pm 
Lunch
2:30pm - 3:45pm 
Vagal brake & co-regulation
3:45pm - 4:00pm 
Break
4:00pm - 5:30pm 
Applying PVT in EFCT sessions; Q&A, discussion, wrap-up.

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​TARGET AUDIENCE
Mental Health Professionals, Social Workers, Psychologists; must be licensed (or licensed-eligible) mental health professional

LEVEL
Intermediate

PRE-REQUISITE
We recommend that you have attended an EFT Externship or other foundational EFT training (i.e., on PESI.com or Psychwire.com).

CEs
6 CEs ARE AVAILABLE AND INCLUDED IN YOUR REGISTRATION FEE  FOR THE FOLLOWING PROFESSIONS ONLY THROUG CE-CLASSES.COM: 
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This course is NOT available for NBCC credit 
This training does not offer ASWB ACE credit to social workers. 
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The California Board of Registered Nursing. CEP 15647 Expires 11/30/2022. 

Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling. You may also check CE-classes.com website to see if you r state and license is listed.  You are ultimately responsible for verifying all information about CEs on this website and the CE-classes.com website with your state's licensing board.

Ada Assistance: This workshop is compliant with the American Disabilities Act. Please contact us at [email protected] if special accommodations are required at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the training. 

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There is no commercial support or conflicts of interest for this program. 

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INVESTMENT

$175 Regular Rate
$150 Early Rate (before 12/1/21) 
$130 Special Discounted Rate (F/T graduate students, active/former military, pre-licensed interns, ICEEFT certified trainers or supervisors/sups-in-training)

DEI Scholarship Application
*Apply for one of our diversity/equity/inclusion scholarships! We provide various amounts of DEI scholarships. These scholarships are strictly reserved for those who work in an agency, non-profit, or community mental health setting and/or predominantly with minority/marginalized populations. Read the full qualifying criteria on the application. Application deadline 11/30/21. 

The number of participants are limited and this will fill up quickly!
6 CEs are included through our program co-sponsor CE-classes.com! Instructions for obtaining CEs will be provided to those attending the full live training. 

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14+ days notice, full refund minus $30 administrative fee
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QUESTIONS/CONTACT*
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*any inquiries regarding training details, registration, payment, refunds, website issues, etc.