Deb Dana

Deb Dana, a licensed clinical social worker and expert in complex trauma, shares insights on polyvagal theory and its impact on our nervous systems. She discusses practical tools for regulating stress and highlights the importance of social connections in emotional well-being. Listeners learn how micro moments can transform interactions, the significance of recognizing 'glimmers' of joy, and how understanding our own nervous systems can enhance relationships. Additionally, Deb emphasizes the collaborative nature of personal and collective nervous system health.

Deb Dana, a licensed clinical social worker and author specializing in Polyvagal Theory, teams up with Kaira Jewel Lingo, a Dharma teacher and mindfulness expert. They dive into how to recognize and regulate our own nervous systems while emphasizing the interconnectedness of our emotional states. The conversation explores techniques for fostering safety and connection, alongside insights from Buddhist teachings. They also highlight the transformative effects of kindness and community support in navigating emotional challenges and cultivating resilience.

In this conversation with Deb Dana we speak about the three organizing principles, coregulation and neuroception, flavors of nervous system regulation, working with dorsal, and nervous system regulation. BIO Deb Dana, LCSW, is a clinician, consultant, author and speaker specializing in complex trauma. Her work is focused on using the lens of Polyvagal Theory to understand and resolve the impact of trauma in our lives. She is well known for translating Polyvagal Theory into a language and application that is both understandable and accessible - for clinicians and curious people alike. Deb is a consultant to the Traumatic Stress Research Consortium in the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University and the author of several books, including the upcoming book, “Anchored: How to Befriend Your Nervous System Using Polyvagal Theory”. See our latest training, The Power of Embodied Transformation (registration open until March 2nd): www.coachesrising.com/powerofembodie…ransformation/

Today we bring an "Explorations in Psychotherapy" episode, Lexi Rothman as co-host. We are speaking with Deb Dana, a clinician and consultant who specializes in treating complex traumatic stress.  Deb is a consultant to the Traumatic Stress Research Consortium in the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University.  She lectures internationally on the ways Polyvagal Theory informs clinical interactions with trauma survivors, and she works with organizations wanting to bring a polyvagal-informed approach to working with clients.  Deb is the developer of the Rhythm of Regulation Clinical Training Series.  She is trained in Internal Family Systems and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and has completed the certificate program in Traumatic Stress Studies at the Trauma Center.  Deb is the author of "The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy" and co-editor with Stephen Porges of "Clinical Applications of the Polyvagal Theory".  In this episode, we will be speaking primarily about her book "Polyvagal Exercises for Safety and Connection", and announcing Deb's newest book - "Anchored: How to befriend your nervous system". Hope you enjoy the conversation.

Discussion with Dr. Stephen Porges & Deb Dana on the essence of Polyvagal Theory, human connection, trauma, & self-regulation. Porges explains societal stress impact on bodily cues. Dana helps trauma survivors navigate warning signs for regulation. Importance of creating safe spaces for connection, overcoming trauma, & collective healing in a traumatized world.

Deb Dana, a licensed clinical social worker and expert in complex trauma, shares insights from her book, "Anchored." She delves into polyvagal theory, explaining how our nervous systems shape our emotional states. Listeners learn practical tools to regulate their nervous systems and the importance of co-regulation for healthier relationships. Dana emphasizes that our nervous systems are not isolated; they are tied to social interactions, urging self-awareness and community connection as ways to foster emotional well-being.

Deb Dana, an expert in Polyvagal Theory, discusses the importance of the vagus nerve for stress modulation and understanding the body's nervous system responses. She explains the polyvagal theory, including the ventral vagal complex for connection and the dorsal vagal complex for collapse. Deb emphasizes triggers, glimmers, and moving into states of protection and connection.

Deb Dana, a trauma clinician, delves into Polyvagal Theory, explaining how the mind narrates what the nervous system knows. She explores the nervous system's impact on attachment, highlighting the sympathetic and dorsal survival states. By understanding our states and rewriting stories, we can shift towards security and connection in therapy.

Deb Dana, clinician and author, discusses Polyvagal Theory for navigating the nervous system. Topics include understanding biological states, co-regulation in relationships, repairing ruptures, and strategies for self-regulation through conscious decision-making.

Deb Dana and Courtney Rolfe discuss practical uses of Polyvagal Theory, emphasizing finding 'glimmers' for regulation. They explore the autonomic nervous system intricacies, recognize moments of ventral regulation, and embrace connections and joy in daily life.