My nursing education was deeply rooted in the science of the body. This scientific foundation has been essential in my work as a mental health therapist. Over the past 18 years in private practice, I considered the science of trauma upon the nervous system but had difficulty in applying this within psychotherapy sessions.
Polyvagal Theory brought decades of research in supporting how trauma impacts the nervous system but also the reality of repairing the nervous system towards balance! This has been absolutely instrumental for me personally and professionally…I describe it as the missing puzzle piece needed for whole body healing. I now practice Polyvagal Theory as the science foundation upon which my psychotherapy modalities sit.
I have great respect and gratitude for the work of Dr. Stephen Porges and Deb Dana, LCSW in understanding and applying PVT.
Polyvagal Theory Applied is a practical, week-by-week program designed to help you integrate nervous system regulation into everyday life through live group educational sessions and customized resources. Each week’s session focuses on clear, actionable skills—breath practices, movement-based strategies, social engagement techniques, and cues for shifting between states—taught in a supportive group format that encourages shared learning and real-time feedback. Between sessions you’ll receive tailored worksheets, short guided practices, making it easy to apply what you learn in work, relationships, and parenting. The combination of weekly live instruction, peer support, and personalized tools accelerates skill-building so you can notice calmer states, improved connection, and more choice in how you respond to stress.
My desire is to continue to challenge myself professionally by consistent learning, but I also bring my own lived experiences and trauma recovery that has brought deeper understanding in my work.
Beginning with my first nursing clinical experience in working with a patient, I knew in that moment that it was an absolute privilege to be invited into and hold space for another person. And…it continues to be a privilege.