Trauma Treatment Course
Applied Polyvagal Therapy: Tools for Trauma-Informed HealingÂ
Trainer:Â Rebecca Kase
Live: February 7th, 2025 from 9am-4:30pm MTN | On-demand after
Discover how to apply Polyvagal Theory through actionable, evidence-based interventions that enhance therapeutic outcomes in our Applied Polyvagal Therapy course. This course is specifically designed to equip therapists with practical tools to help clients achieve greater nervous system regulation, heal from trauma, and overcome anxiety, depression, and other challenges.
Led by Polyvagal Theory expert Rebecca Kase, this training goes beyond theory, focusing on interventions you can integrate immediately into your practice—whether you’re an EMDR therapist or use other modalities.
This course will be recorded on February 7th, 2025.
Available for synchronous-online or asynchronous-on demand learning.
Free resource from our team!
Discover simple exercises to activate the vagal brake and promote relaxation, resilience, and emotional regulation.
COURSE DETAILS
In this course, we’ll explore practical interventions for both EMDR and non-EMDR therapists to support their clients in trauma healing. Taught by Polyvagal Theory expert Rebecca Kase, this training will equip you with a comprehensive toolkit of techniques for addressing trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions, chronic pain, and more.
We’ll start with a high-level overview of Polyvagal Theory and the autonomic nervous system, focusing on how these concepts apply to clinical practice. You’ll learn how to create an autonomic blueprint with clients and integrate this understanding throughout treatment. We’ll also delve into the idea of vagal tone and explore practices that stimulate the vagus nerve, enhancing parasympathetic functioning.
The course will cover the concept of neuroception, its role in trauma triggers and symptoms, and how it impacts the counseling relationship. We’ll discuss how therapeutic presence can model a supportive, healing relationship that fosters positive clinical outcomes.
Finally, we’ll dive into specific, actionable techniques that boost vagal tone and build resilience. From breathwork and metta meditation to Rebecca Kase’s signature BASC technique, you’ll leave with a wealth of practical tools you can start using immediately.
SCHEDULE
- 9:00 – 10:00: Overview of Polyvagal Theory and the Autonomic Nervous System
- 10:00 – 10:30: An introduction to the Preparation Hierarchy and its use in trauma healing
- 10:30 – 10:45: Break
- 10:45 – 11:30: Creating an autonomic blueprint and application in clinical practice
- 11:30 – 12:00: Neuroception: how it influences symptoms and the therapeutic relationship
- 12:00 – 1:00 – Lunch
- 1:00 – 2:00 – Vagal stimulation
- Research
- Devices
- At home practices
- 2:00 – 2:30: Breathwork as a pathway for vagal stimulation
- 2:30 – 2:45: Break
- 2:45 – 3:30: The autonomic narrative and aligned interventions
- 3:30 – 3:45: The BASC exercise
- 3:45 – 4:30: Wrap up and Q&A
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Analyze the relationship between physiological state and psychological symptoms.
- Assess the concept of vagal tone and correlated health practices and outcomes.
- Review at least two techniques for promoting vagal activity.
- Apply interventions which target autonomic functioning in trauma therapy sessions.
- Analyze the role of neuroception as it relates to the therapeutic relationship.
- Describe the role of vagal stimulation techniques in promoting parasympathetic functioning.
ABOUT YOUR TRAINER, REBECCA KASE
Trauma Therapist Institute Founder Rebecca Kase is recognized as one of the foremost EMDR trainers and trauma experts in the U.S. She is an LCSW, professional EMDR consultant and trainer, registered yoga teacher, and author of Polyvagal Informed EMDR: A Neuro-Informed Approach to Healing (2023). Rebecca has been practicing in the field of trauma counseling since 2006. She’s an expert in working with complex trauma and dissociation and has practiced in both nonprofit and private practice settings. In her own therapy practice, Rebecca incorporates yoga therapy, ego states, somatic approaches, Polyvagal Theory and EMDR into her work with clients, which includes veterans and adults with Complex PTSD. Rebecca is known as a skillful, clear and enthusiastic teacher. She’ll keep you engaged and make you giggle, even in an online trauma training course!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
