The Applied Polyvagal Theory Flip Chart: A Psychoeducational Tool to Harness the Power of the Vagus Nerve for Emotional Balance, Self-Regulation, and Resilience

Unlock the wisdom of polyvagal theory to help clients find greater emotional, physical, and mental balance.Polyvagal theory is often considered the “user’s manual” for understanding the inner workings of the autonomic nervous system, but teaching clients how to put this groundbreaking theory into practice can be a challenge.In The Applied Polyvagal Theory Flip Chart, you will find approachable, interactive, and tangible tools to teach the “science of safety” and bring these complicated concepts to life. Whether your clients are struggling with trauma, anxiety, panic, depression, addiction, chronic pain, codependency, or more, this flip chart will allow them to:Apply the principles of polyvagal theory to their own well-beingUnderstand the role of the autonomic nervous system on their thoughts, feelings, and behaviorsEngage in practices that support a healthy vagus nerveUnderstand tricky concepts like neuroception, interoception, vagal tone, and vagal brakesConnect their triggers with the day-to-day vagal states they’re experiencingUse skills to “adjust the volume” on their vagal stateManage anxiety, stress, and emotional arousal, even in the toughest of timesCreate their unique autonomic blueprint to differentiate between ventral, sympathetic, and dorsal statesIntended for in-session use, this flip chart features:A two-sided, 9" by 12" design that stands upright for easy visibility and portability24 exercises, diagrams, and photos on client-facing pages with detailed explanations and supplemental prompts on therapist-facing pagesDry-erase surface client-facing pages for easy markup, customization, and reuseBuy once, use hundreds of times. This clinical tool is a must-have for your practice! Read more