NICABM – Polyvagal Theory

Polyvagal Theory and How Trauma Impacts the Body

Can trauma haunt the body the same way it haunts memories?

According to Stephen Porges, PhD, not only does the body remember a traumatic experience, but it can actually get stuck in the trauma response mode.

So even when the threat is gone, the body still perceives danger and its defenses stay engaged.

Why does this happen and how can we help patients with it? Stephen shares some background on polyvagal theory, and gives his own personal experience to illustrate how this works.

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