Introduction to Interoception and Polyvagal Theory
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
(Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants.)
Intended Audience: School-based therapists, Counseling Enriched Program Therapists, School Psychologists, School Counselors, Occupational Therapists
This is an introduction to interoception, polyvagal theory, and their relation to trauma-informed interventions. Interoception is the process by which the nervous system uses signals from within the body to support maintenance of homeostatic functioning. Polyvagal theory emphasizes the role of the vagus nerve in emotional regulation, social connection, and fear response. These theories will be used in this training to introduce a relatively new sub-study of neuroscience called affective neuroscience. These theories will be used as the basis for highlighting trauma-informed interventions based on internal arousal states.
Participants will:
Increase awareness of up-and-coming fields related to emotional regulation and trauma- informed practices
Increase awareness of the significance of basic biological awareness to access higher-order processing and responses to stress
Obtain resources for additional topical edification
Presenter: Natalie Jocic, M.S., LEP, ABSNP, School Psychologist (in partnership w/ the Diagnostic Center North; held jointly with SE SELPA)
Registration is now closed for this event. If you would still like to register and check availability of space, please contact jrodriguez@sccoe.org. Thank you.