Description:
OPD Points: 5
Polyvagal Theory has emerged as crucial for grasping the neurophysiological underpinnings of psychology and behaviour. Its core concepts of Neuroception; Neurobiology of Safety; Autonomic Nervous System Hierarchy, and Social Engagement have been embraced by leading thinkers in the mental health and trauma fields, such as Peter Levine, Pat Ogden, Bessel Van Der Kolk, and Richard Schwartz.
The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) acoustic vagal nerve stimulation therapy, developed by Dr Porges is an extension of his work formulating the Polyvagal Theory. Vagal nerve stimulation is increasingly shown to improve neural regulation across diverse mental health diagnoses.
The Safe and Sound Protocol is a practical application of Polyvagal Theory and is evidence-based to improve resilience, decrease auditory sensitivity and improve social engagement. The SSP is being implemented across mental health, neurodevelopmental, neurological, and mental or physical trauma.
This SSP Certification Training will provide the foundations for clinical implementation of the SSP for both children and adults.
Key Learning Objectives:
Understand Clinical Application of Polyvagal Theory.
Understand the science and research for the Safe and Sound Protocol.
Understand the neurobiology of “Safety.”
Understand the “Safe before the Sound.”
Understand the integrated Social Engagement system and the vagus nerve.
Understand the autonomic nervous system and the Defence Cascade (fight, flight and freeze)
Understand SSP Guiding Principles
Understand assessment for SSP implementation and measuring outcomes
Understand SSP Pathways and clinical reasoning for implementation
Understand clinical reasoning for SSP implementation for children to adults and program modifications based on diagnosis.
Key Learning Objectives / Outcomes:
Safe and Sound Protocol Certification Outline
SSP is a Therapy – not a tool.
Overview of Polyvagal Theory: Application to Mental Health.
Stress and trauma: A Polyvagal Lens
Exploring the “Safe before the Sound”
The Science of “Safety”
Neuroception- Our Hidden Sense
Ear-to-Brain Connection in Mental Health
Autonomic Nervous System in defence/safety
SSP – Evidence
SSP Implementation
SSP Guiding Principles and Implementation
Assessment-Polyvagal Informed
SSP Pathways
SSP Planning Forward
Case Presentations
Presenter / Provider:
Joanne McIntyre
Presenter Qualifications:
Joanne McIntyre, Clinical Director @ Integrated Listening Australia and Director Polyvagal Australia and New Zealand.
Joanne McIntyre is the Clinical Director at Integrated Listening Australia and Executive Director at Polyvagal Australia and New Zealand. She is an Occupational Therapist with over 30 years of clinical experience. She completed a Master of Science majoring in Psychology (University of Southern California) while residing in the USA for 23 years and was accepted at LaTrobe University School of Psychology for PhD studies.
Joanne presented the Power of Neuroplasticity workshop on 7 occasions for OTA in 2018/19. Presented The Neurobiology of Safety in Autism for OTA. Presented a series of webinars for APS about Clinical Applications of Polyvagal Theory in 2021 and was asked to present further about Polyvagal Theory in 2022. Presented 2 webinars; The Defense Cascaid and Polyvagal Theory in Stress/Trauma and Understanding Cardiovagal Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback in Mental Health within a Polyvagal Framework.
In 2018, presented in collaboration with the Australian Childhood Foundation workshops about Polyvagal Theory and research about the Safe and Sound Protocol applied to working with traumatized children
Joanne provides education in Polyvagal Theory and is the Endorsed Trainer/Support for Australia & New Zealand for Porges’ evidence-based acoustic vagal nerve stimulation therapy; The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP).
Joanne completed Board Certification in Neurofeedback; HRV Biofeedback; SIPT cert; iLs and SSP trainer, EMDR trained, and host of the Safe and Sound Protocol Podcast: A Polyvagal Informed Therapy
Car Parking:
Meals Included:
Yes
Start / End Date
Course Duration:
Course Hours:
6 hours
Registration Instructions:
Please indicate your preferred location during registration. This live certification is being offered:
1. August, 16th in Buderim, Sunshine Coast and
2. Sydney on November 9th in Bangor, Sydney
