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Stephen Porges, the researcher and neuroscientist who developed The Polyvagal Theory, has carefully outlined the science of safety, arguing that safety is absolutely central to therapeutic growth and social connection. Reviewing PVT's basic principles, we will learn how to apply them in order to build safety in the therapy room.
But what about our own subtle measurements? How do we each recognize the presence or absence of safety in ourselves and in our clients? Using short, experiential exercises we will examine the way we read our clients and assess the level of safety. We will track the creation and arrival of safety in the present moment.
Attention Maryland Social Workers: This class does not meet requirements for Maryland Social Work Continuing Education.
Please see: https://health.maryland.gov/
The Art and Science of Safety
Previously Recorded
Presenter: Ricki Bernstein
Course Length: 3 Hours
This workshop Offers 3 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.
Stephen Porges, the researcher and neuroscientist who developed The Polyvagal Theory, has carefully outlined the science of safety, arguing that safety is absolutely central to therapeutic growth and social connection. Reviewing PVT's basic principles, we will learn how to apply them in order to build safety in the therapy room.
But what about our own subtle measurements? How do we each recognize the presence or absence of safety in ourselves and in our clients? Using short, experiential exercises we will examine the way we read our clients and assess the level of safety. We will track the creation and arrival of safety in the present moment.
Attention Maryland Social Workers: This class does not meet requirements for Maryland Social Work Continuing Education.
Please see: https://health.maryland.gov/
Defining Safety
What is neuroception? What is safety?
How is safety perceived by the brain? 30 min
Examples and case study. 30 min
Why is safety necessary?
How does the autonomic nervous system protect us? 30 min
What are the subtle ways we assess readiness in ourselves and our clients? Guided discussion.
Experiential exercise 30 min
How do we read/sense danger in our clients?
How do we return them to a "safe enough" state? 50 min
Review and summarize. 10 min