A collection of groundbreaking research by a leading figure in neuroscience.
This book compiles, for the first time, Stephen W. Porges’s decades of research. A leading expert in developmental psychophysiology and developmental behavioral neuroscience, Porges is the mind behind the groundbreaking Polyvagal Theory, which has startling implications for the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and autism. Adopted by clinicians around the world, the Polyvagal Theory has provided exciting new insights into the way our autonomic nervous system unconsciously mediates social engagement, trust, and intimacy.
"Psychophysiology"
This is a well constructed scientific presentation, very rigorous, rather for professionals or students (osteopaths, physical therapies, rolfing, caregivers..) but understandable for laypeople that are a bit educated in biology and very curious.
Though repetitive at times, Dr. Porges presents a unique theory behind the potential mechanisms underlying disorders such as autism and borderline personality disorder, and lays a foundation for future research and new therapeutic approaches.