NICABM – Rethinking Trauma 2014 Part 1

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NICABM – Rethinking Trauma 2014 Part 1

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Following trauma, the body’s warning system often gets stuck on high alert . . .

. . . but in Wednesday’s webinar with Stephen Porges, PhD, we got into some effective ways for “speaking” directly to a trauma survivor’s nervous system.

Stephen explained how certain gestures and tones, as well as music, can help people regain a sense of safety following a trauma experience.

We also spent much time discussing with Stephen his revolutionary Polyvagal Theory and how it can be applied to trauma patients.

According to Google analytics, Stephen and I were joined by 6,490 people from 57 countries for Wednesday’s broadcast. The webinar was attended by people from Ukraine, Pakistan, Malaysia and Morocco (just to give an idea of some of these countries).

I was gratified to read people’s takeaways from this first session – here are just a few of them that I found inspiring (and I hope that you might, too):

I love Stephen’s work and have been following it for years. I feel that I already have my money’s worth just from this one seminar so thank you very much Ruth for providing this excellent service. From the seminar, I’ve had clients weep with joy. “aha” The support that they have received after I used Polyvagal Theory for explaining why their child or grandchild behaved in a certain manner over the years has been amazing. My practice is now focused on helping clients feel safe. I look forward to the next part of this series. All the best!
Paul North, Canberra Australia Psychologist

Porges sang to the choir as a music therapist! It was fascinating to see how he incorporates singing into his treatment of social anxiety. This is something patients can do. I am currently working with a patient who suffers from social anxiety and is resistant mindfulness meditation and deep breathing. This is what he could do. I’m taking it into our session next week. I appreciate your help in expanding my toolbox.
Louise Dimiceli-Mitran, Counselor & Music Therapist

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Porges’ perspective and message couldn’t have been more human, relational, or lovelier. “Creating safety is the work” Although not the only aspect of the work, it is an essential and often overlooked yet ongoing part of the process. A calm voice, voice modulation, speaking as though you are speaking to a pet or loved one, breathing, and even breathing as an aspect, all of these things can be a huge reinforcement. Many thanks. Thank you.
Chuck Moshontz, LMFT, Portland, OR

I am currently a MSW student and have taken trauma classes. It is fascinating to see how trauma affects brain and body. Our company helps foster children and teens who have suffered complex trauma. The webinar was a great way to expand my knowledge and learn more about Polyvagal Theory. The modulation of the voice, the contrast between low-frequency sounds and light music, as well the therapeutic setting (clinical room), spoke volumes. We are grateful for opening this to the public.
Valerie Baker, BSW, Jackson, TN

It’s so exciting to see the response this webinar got . . . and we’re just gathering steam.

So if you haven’t had a chance to take a look at the new series on Rethinking Trauma, here’s the link where you can check it out.

It’s free to watch each webinar at the time of broadcast, you just have to sign up.

If you missed the webinar with Stephen Porges PhD, you can become a Gold member to download the audio- and video recordings as well the transcript and supplementary learning tools.

With a Gold Membership, you can watch all of the webinars in the series whenever, and wherever, you’d like.

What was the biggest takeaway from the webinar hosted by Stephen Porges, PhD Let us know what you thought in the comments section.