Polyvagal Theory

Polyvagal Theory in Psychotherapy: Practical Applications for PTSD Treatment| Dr. Arielle Schwartz

Help During a Crisis:

When we feel overwhelmed or anxious, the front part of our brain can ‘go offline’.There’s three parts of our front brain: 1.) The Dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (front left).Used for timekeeping; problem solving; planning; memory; impulse control and reality testing. 2.) The Medial prefrontal cortex (front middle).Used for keeping us grounded; sensing the body; reflective functioning … Read more

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