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This study examined whether maternal prosody predicted changes in infants’ biobehavioral state during the Still Face, a stressor in which the mother withdraws and reinstates social engagement. [...]

About the Guest Dr. Stephen W. Porges is a distinguished university scientist at Indiana University, where he is the founding director of the Traumatic Stress Research Consortium. He is also […]

Read this new research publication by Cattaneo et al. (2021) that reviews Polyvagal Theory and the Neurovisceral Integration Model to better understand how Heart Rate Variability (HRV) relates to [...]

Do you ever feel like you’re doing all the “right” things in life and on paper your life is pretty good, but inside you feel this nagging feeling of void […]

Using Meditation to Manage Stress During the Unique, Covid-Complicated Tokyo Games Irene Presenqui is an Argentinian sports psychologist and field hockey umpire with extensive experience. Her [...]

Dr. Stephen Porges joins the Finding Mastery podcast for an engaging conversation about stress and safety. In this podcast: How does he think about the chapters of his life? How […]

By: Cindy Dawkins Anticipatory anxiety: Learn about the teacher and try to meet her before school starts. Write a letter to the teacher about yourself.   Shop for school supplies [...]

Read the Q&A from our event An Afternoon with Dr. Stephen Porges, held in May 2021.  As a pharmacist, I am particularly curious about any interactions – or synergies – […]

The American Psychological Association states that a greater number of Americans are reporting extreme levels of stress. As researchers continue to understand the ability for stress to [...]

Polyvagal Theory is a theory of the autonomic nervous system. The Autonomic Nervous System, or ANS, is considered the foundation of our lived experience. Polyvagal Theory was developed by Dr. [...]

How have you seen the SSP help your clients?  I’ve seen the SSP reduce PTSD symptoms, the intensity of reactivity decreased. Clients were showing a better use of cognitive thinking [...]

How have you seen the SSP help your clients?  It has helped with regulation—I’ve witnessed less heightened meltdowns, better consistent sleep, and new found confidence. Specifically, [...]