The Science of Psychotherapy Jan Winhall and the Polyvagal Paradigm for Addiction
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Sep 18, 2023 Jan Winhall, a psychotherapist and author from Toronto, discusses her expertise in trauma and addiction through the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model. She emphasizes the connection between bodily awareness and emotional healing, highlighting the roles of interoception and neuroception. Winhall advocates for integrating practical experiences in therapy to enhance understanding and recovery. She also reflects on the body's inherent wisdom in healing trauma and shares insights about her upcoming presentation at the Holistic Recovery Summit.
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Origins of the Model
- Jan Winhall's work began with incest survivors whose experiences didn't fit the traditional psychiatric model.
- Listening without judgment led to the development of her model centered on embodiment.
Embodiment and Trauma
- Understanding how bodies hold experiences, especially trauma, is crucial.
- This understanding led Winhall to Eugene Gendlin's 'felt sense' work and its focus on introception.
The Autonomic Nervous System and Trauma
- The autonomic nervous system plays a key role in trauma responses like numbing and flooding.
- Winhall connected these responses to the nervous system after hearing Stephen Porges speak.