Bøker av Deb Dana

The polyvagal theory presented in client-friendly language.

A practical guide to working with the principles of polyvagal theory beyond the therapy session.

Offers therapists a low tech-high impact, interactive way to explain polyvagal theory to clients.

Collections of new developments bringing the Polyvagal Theory into practice.

'Deb Dana guides us to understand and befriend our autonomic nervous system, engaging its healing capacities to connect with ourselves and with our social world.' - Gabor Maté'Once we know how our nervous system works, we can work with it,' teaches Deb Dana. 'We can learn to access an embodied, biological resource that is always present, available, and there to guide us toward well-being.'An aggressive email from your boss, or a fight with your partner - these situations aren't life-or-death, yet our bodies may react as if they are. But we can train our nervous system to stop overreacting, and start responding to the world with greater safety and ease, if we know how. In Anchored, expert teacher Deb Dana shares a down-to-earth presentation of Polyvagal Theory, then brings the science to life with practical, everyday tools. Using field-tested techniques, Dana helps you master the skills to become more aware of your nervous system moment to moment, and change the way you respond to the great and small challenges of life. Here, you'll explore:Polyvagal Theory - get to know the biology and function of your vagus nerve, the highway of the nervous system. Befriending Your Nervous System - attune to what's going on in your body by developing your 'neuroception'Using Your Vagal Brake - discover key techniques to consciously regulate the intensity of your emotions. Connection and Protection - learn to recognize and influence your internal cues for safety and danger. Your Social Engagement System - find ways to create nourishing relationships with others and the world around you. Through guided imagery, meditation, self-inquiry, and more, Anchored offers a practical user's manual for moving from a place of fear and panic into a grounded space of balance and confidence.

Polyvagal Theory, developed by researcher and scientist Dr. Stephen Porges and popularised by therapist Deb Dana, has impacted countless lives. It has changed the way therapists work with their clients and provided a pathway towards healing for those who have experienced hardship or trauma. In Polyvagal Prompts, Deb Dana and Courtney Rolfe invite readers to explore their nervous systems through Polyvagal Theory with engaging questions and exercises which readers can respond to directly in the pages of the book. Readers are guided in noticing their systems, listening with curiosity and reflecting on what they learn. The prompts can be used as a daily practice or to explore specific topics at the reader's own pace, and are also ideal for helping clients track and reflect upon their polyvagal-informed therapies. No matter how readers decide to explore, Polyvagal Prompts offers an invaluable opportunity to begin the life-changing journey of befriending one's nervous system.

First coined in Deb Dana's book Polyvagal Theory in Therapy, "glimmers" are the micromoments in your day that spark a sense of joy. They can be anything from catching a view of the skyline to cuddling with your pet. Glimmers tell your nervous system that you are safe and okay in the world, thus shifting your system's response from defense to calm. When we notice and name glimmers, we train our nervous system to be open to more of these moments-expanding our overall sense of well-being.This beautiful journal provides a framework for readers to name and savor their glimmers. Expertly crafted prompts encourage readers to notice various types of glimmers that they might otherwise be unaware of-such as glimmers in nature or in the arts, "every day" glimmers, social glimmers, and even the range of glimmer "flavors." Glimmers Journal is for anyone looking to build a foundation of wellness and regulation.