Polyvagal Institute

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The Polyvagal Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a new paradigm of health and wellness based on the revolutionary understanding of the body and mind presented by Polyvagal Theory.

Recent Posts

Approaching Difficult Conversations, the Polyvagal Way

Understanding communication patterns through the lens of polyvagal theory helps foster skillful, compassionate conversations.

An Owner's Guide to the Vagus Nerve

Learning to understand your vagus nerve can help you physically, emotionally, and in your relationships with others.

The Essential Vagus Nerve

The power of our trauma response lies in the power of our biology. Polyvagal theory explains why.

Polyvagal Safety Supports Student Engagement

Looking for help for a preschooler’s tantrums? Tween’s aggression? Teen’s test anxiety? The first step is to consider the behavior as protective and adaptive.

4 Reasons Why Time Spent With a Dog Feels So Good

That sense of joy you get when greeted at the door by your dog? Polyvagal theory explains why it feels so good.

How Our Feelings of Safety Guide Our Behavior

Feeling safe or unsafe in our bodies affects what we think, feel, and do.

What Putin’s Physiological State Tells Us

There's been a lot of press about Putin and his psychological motivations. Looking at him through a polyvagal lens reveals more insights to explain his bizarre behavior.