Trust IN Your Gut – Clinical Applications of Polyvagal Theory in Therapy and Relapse Prevention - December 5, 2024

A 6-Hour Training with Mike Bricker, MS, CADC-II, NCAC-2, LPC

8:30am-4:00pm

130 Pembroke Road, Suite 150, Concord, NH 03301

Presentation: The Polyvagal Theory of Stephen Porges, PhD has been with us for 25 years, but the practical application to therapy has been slow to develop. Porges’ research eloquently describes the dual role of the vagus nerve in regulation the autonomic nervous system, and how it functions subliminally as part of our “social engagement system.” This workshop will explore how this seminal research can be operationalized to help patients recovering from Substance Use Disorders, PTSD, attachment disorders and emotional dysregulation. This interactive presentation will explore how these autonomic responses can be brought into both cognitive and somatic awareness and turned into powerful tools for recovery and relapse prevention.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Explain the function of the vagus nerve and its role in emotional self-regulation;
2. Describe three characteristics of the process of “neuroception” and how it coordinates with the mirror neuron system in the brain;
3. Explain how polyvagal awareness can help with more effective coping skills for Relapse Prevention and recovery enhancement: and
4. Describe polyvagal theory in their working environment with handouts provided.

6 Contact Hours Available

CRSW Performance Domains: 3-4
LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 13 & 16-18
Certified Prevention Specialist Domains: 6
NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category A) & Psychologist (Category A) 

NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.