Polyvagal Theory and Application to Clinical Practice
(Live Webinar)

When: August 13, 2021, 10-1:15 pm, EST

Presenter : Julia Knach, LCPC, LCADC, RPT-S

FREE: NO COST, REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Description:
The Polyvagal Theory originally introduced by Stephen Porges, MD, has revolutionized the field of psychotherapy, particularly working with clients who have experienced trauma. The Polyvagal Theory has also changed how we assess and create treatment plans. Additionally, it has also changed how we understand the importance of the therapist’s way of being in the therapy space, and not just what we are doing in the space. This training will explain the different systems within the theory and how individuals switch through them, and how this helps guide therapists in their responses and interactions with clients. Participants will be introduced to the Polyvagal Theory, and how to integrate this knowledge into clinical practice.

Objectives:
  • Describe neurosception, exploration and safety
  • Identify various ways in which safety shows up in the therapy room
  • Demonstrate how to use the Polyvagal Theory with various clients

Presenter:
Sonia Hinds is the founder and Executive Director of Barstow Acres Children’s Center, a 501c3 non-profit private practice in Calvert County, providing mental health services to children and families since 2003.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Continuing Education Approval for Licensed Mental Health Counselors/Social Workers/ School Psychologists/MFCCs/Art Therapists

SOCIAL WORKERS
Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars (CBPS) is approved by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners to sponsor Category I continuing education programs. Social Work Boards in most states accept this approval status.

LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS
Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars (CBPS) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5763. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CBPS is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS 
Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars (CBPS) is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer professional development for school Psychologists, provider #1067. CBPS maintains responsibility for the program.

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS  
The Maryland and Washington, DC Boards of Psychology Examiners Recognizes national Association of School Psychologist approval status with CBPS and grants CE hours to clinical psychologists in Maryland and Washington, DC.

NEW YORK SOCIAL WORKERS, LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICIONERS, AND LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS

CBPS is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s Board of Social Work, Provider #0122; and the Board of Mental Health Practitioners, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Provider #MHC-0009 and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists, provider #MFT-0008.

ART THERAPISTS
Art Therapists (LCAT, ATR-BC) may obtain CE Hours based on our NBCC approval status.

3 - CE hours provided for all disciplines
No APT (play therapy) CE hours provided