(HS Flynn 058932 2022) Applying Polyvagal Theory to Your Play Therapy Practice for Safety, Connection & Healing

Course overview

The brain-body connection inherent in trauma is often challenging for us as adults... and applying this knowledge can be overwhelming, especially in a child-friendly way! How can we as therapists more effectively help children and families find their way back to safety, connection, and healing... decreasing acting-out behaviors and withdrawal, while increasing social engagement? In this session, Jackie Flynn, expert in child and family trauma, will dive into the creative integration and application of Play Therapy and the Polyvagal Theory. You'll learn practical, robust, evidence-based play therapy interventions while exploring the neuroscience of communication, emotional wellness, and social relationships. Through an integrative framework, this recording will show you: Foundational concepts of Polyvagal theory and best practices when integrating the neuroscience of Play Therapy Trauma's role in the etiology of childhood dysregulation... and the importance of neurobiology in creating a felt sense of safety The unique ways the autonomic nervous system impacts children's capacity to manage stress, express themselves, regulate emotional states, and navigate relationships How the Therapeutic Powers of Play create a deeper knowledge of the brain-body connection You'll gain ready-to-use Play Therapy techniques and explore the power of practical and playful applications of the Polyvagal Theory!