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The Art and Science of Safety

Stephen Porges, the researcher and neuroscientist who developed The Polyvagal Theory, has carefully outlined the science of safety, arguing that safety is absolutely central to therapeutic growth and social connection. Reviewing PVT's basic principles, we will learn how to apply them in order to build safety in the therapy room.

But what about our own subtle measurements? How do we each recognize the presence or absence of safety in ourselves and in our clients? Using short, experiential exercises we will examine the way we read our clients and assess the level of safety. We will track the creation and arrival of safety in the present moment.

 

Attention Maryland Social Workers: This class    does not    meet  requirements for Maryland Social Work Continuing Education.

Please see:   https://health.maryland.gov/bswe/Pages/LearningActivities.aspx  for more information.

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The Art and Science of Safety

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$59.99 Cost For Member: 49.99 Ricki Bernstein

Stephen Porges, the researcher and neuroscientist who developed The Polyvagal Theory, has carefully outlined the science of safety, arguing that safety is absolutely central to therapeutic growth and social connection. Reviewing PVT's basic principles, we will learn how to apply them in order to build safety in the therapy room.

But what about our own subtle measurements? How do we each recognize the presence or absence of safety in ourselves and in our clients? Using short, experiential exercises we will examine the way we read our clients and assess the level of safety. We will track the creation and arrival of safety in the present moment.

 

Attention Maryland Social Workers: This class    does not    meet  requirements for Maryland Social Work Continuing Education.

Please see:   https://health.maryland.gov/bswe/Pages/LearningActivities.aspx  for more information.

About the Presenter

Ricki Bernstein is a clinical social worker, consultant and trainer who specializes in trauma treatment. Trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, SE, Focusing, AEDP and classical homeopathy, Ricki brings a wide angle lens to her work. Teaching throughout North America and Israel, over the last 7 years she has trained over 1000 psychotherapists in Somatic Intervention. Her latest project is a somatic toolkit to calm and regulate the body-mind called Sense your Self (sense-yourself.com).

This workshop Offers 3 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.

Learning Objectives:

  1. define and describe neuroception.
  2. list the hierarchy of the Polyvagal Theory
  3. name visible signs of danger.

Agenda:

Defining Safety

What is neuroception? What is safety?

How is safety perceived by the brain?     30 min

Examples and case study.                              30 min

Why is safety necessary?

How does the autonomic nervous system protect us? 30 min

What are the subtle ways we assess readiness in ourselves and our clients? Guided discussion.

Experiential exercise                                      30 min

How do we read/sense danger in our clients?

How do we return them to a "safe enough" state?  50 min

Review and summarize.                                  10 min

 

This presentation is open to:
  • Social Workers
  • Professional Counselors
  • Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
  • Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
  • Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
Course Level: intermediate
Level of Clinician: intermediate
  • New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
  • Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
  • Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
  • Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives

Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.

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