On-demand webinar
Unyte Health welcomed Dr. Stephen Porges, originator of Polyvagal Theory, Dr. Peter Levine, developer of Somatic Experiencing® and Kim Barthel, OTR/L to this webinar in our Clinical Conversations series: The Relationship Between Regulation, Relationship and Resilience.
How are regulation, relationship and resilience interconnected? How are they different? How do they show up in the nervous system and how can the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) increase our capacity for regulation, relationship and resilience all at once? Tune into this on-demand webinar where we explored these questions and examined each of these concepts individually, tri-directionally and within a therapeutic setting.
Regulation. The nervous system plays a large role in regulation. This session explored paths towards improved regulation and the internal and external factors that can contribute to nervous system regulation. We discussed the concept of “body memories” and how holding those memories can impact the autonomic nervous system.
Relationship. How do our relationships contribute to regulation and resilience? What is attunement and why is it required for relationships? How can the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) encourage safe and connected relationships?
Resilience. How can we pursue intentional resilience building? Is there a difference between regulation and resilience and if so, what is it?
Our experts dove deeply into these concepts individually and within the context of one another, speaking from their extensive experience and knowledge of the nervous system, complex behavior and trauma.
Dr. Stephen Porges
Stephen W. Porges, Ph.D. is a Distinguished University Scientist at Indiana University where he is the founding director of the Traumatic Stress Research Consortium in the Kinsey Institute. He is Professor of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina, and Professor Emeritus at both the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Maryland. He served as president of the Society for Psychophysiological Research and the Federation of Associations in Behavioral & Brain Sciences and is a former recipient of a National Institute of Mental Health Research Scientist Development Award. He is the originator of the Polyvagal Theory, a theory that emphasizes the importance of physiological state in the expression of behavioral, mental, and health problems. He is the creator of a music-based intervention, the Safe and Sound Protocol ™ , which is used by more than 3,000 therapists to improve spontaneous social engagement, reduce hearing sensitivities, and improve language processing.
Dr. Peter Levine
Peter Levine, Ph.D., is the developer of Somatic Experiencing®, a naturalistic and neurobiological approach to healing trauma. He holds doctorates in both Biophysics and Psychology. He is the Founder and President of the Ergos Institute for Somatic Education and the Founder and Advisor for Somatic Experiencing International. Dr. Levine is the author of several best-selling books on trauma, including Waking the Tiger, Healing Trauma (published in over 29 languages) and his most recent book, An Autobiography Trauma: A Healing Journey. He has received Lifetime Achievement awards from Psychotherapy Networker and from the US Association for Body-Oriented Psychotherapy. He continues to teach trauma healing workshops internationally. Learn more at somaticexperiencing.com.
Kim Barthel
Kim Barthel is an award-winning Occupational Therapist, multi-disciplinary teacher and best-selling author who is active in supporting people in many contexts internationally. She is a pioneer in reinforcing relational interventions across all sectors. Kim is passionate about understanding complex behaviour, neurobiology, trauma-sensitive practice, attachment, sensory processing, mental health, leadership and learning. She has 37+ years of integrating trans-disciplinary, evidence-informed research with her wealth of clinical experience in helping people be their best selves and is also an Advanced NDT (Neuro-Developmental Treatment) OT instructor. Kim’s mission is to support the conscious evolution of the human spirit. You can learn more about Kim here: www.kimbarthel.ca
