Group Psychotherapy as a Neural Exercise: Polyvagal Theory Perspective (HS - FLORES - 058726)
Tracking # 20-881871
Course overview
Polyvagal theory (Porges, 2011, 2009), with its innovative and paradigm-shifting perspectives on the neuro-circuitry and biophysical mechanisms underlying attachment behavior, has been one of the more influential forces behind the significant modifications that have impacted and transformed attachment theory in the last twenty years. Attachment theory core principles, with its focus on child development, strange situations, secure base and attachment styles have been expanded into a more complex and clinically relevant psychotherapy model for adults. This institute will demonstrate how group psychotherapy, conducted and guided by the insights of Polyvagal theory, can help craft an ideal "neural exercise regimen" for promoting the biobehavioral adjustments necessary for the recruitment of well-defined biophysical mechanisms that function as a neural platform essential for the regulation of emotions, improvement of autonomic homeostasis, psychological resilience, physical health, emotional attunement and behavioral flexibility.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Florida Board of Psychology
Limited License Psychologist
Psychologist
Disclosure statements
Financial: Dr. Philip Flores has employment relationships with the Georgia School of Professional Psychology, Georgia State University, and Emory University. He is a clinical supervisor at Odyssey Counseling Program. Dr. Flores receives royalties as a published author. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Philip Flores is a member of the American Psychological Association, the American Group Psychotherapy Association, the Atlanta Group Psychotherapy Society, the Georgia Psychological Association, and the Society of Psychologists in Addictive Behavior.