Name: The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-regulation (Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology)
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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.

16 reviews for The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-regulation (Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology)

Wig-Carol
Rated 5 out of 5
September 1, 2021
Scientific, very informativ and clearly presented.
Has there been any book till now on this fascinating subject? I guess no; this book is unique and sheds a light on so many disorders and behavioral ad...More
Has there been any book till now on this fascinating subject? I guess no; this book is unique and sheds a light on so many disorders and behavioral adaptations that can't be traditionally healed or rectified. It concerns us all.
"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.
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Martils Customer
Rated 5 out of 5
July 3, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Polyvagal...
Still listening to it but so far, very good..
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Dalia
Rated 5 out of 5
May 7, 2021
Great condition
This book came in great condition and delivered the essential information in a digestible manner, I loved it and found it essential to my learning!
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Lisa Bonnett
Rated 5 out of 5
January 10, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant.
A must read for therapists.
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RB
Rated 5 out of 5
May 12, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Quality
Perfect condition, not a mark on it.
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xiangyi chen
Rated 5 out of 5
December 22, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars The book is very new
The deliver is very fast.
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pridurak
Rated 5 out of 5
December 17, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy. Worth a shot. Flu or otherwise
Great read
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John -.
Rated 5 out of 5
October 10, 2018
Good one,
Just started to read, but, I know already it will be what I expect.
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Avang
Rated 5 out of 5
April 23, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Amazing book, if you do care about autonomic nervous system.
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Asmonsoft Customer
Rated 4 out of 5
February 20, 2018
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book
author is rather wordy rather than succinct - but i guess that goes with this level of discovery
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DMAE
Rated 5 out of 5
September 24, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars Should be required reading for social services students
As a social work student, this resource has been amazing. My main research interests include grief, trauma, and attachment; this book has been a relia...More
As a social work student, this resource has been amazing. My main research interests include grief, trauma, and attachment; this book has been a reliable and impressive reference in which to turn. I have used it for many papers and I have also used examples from it in class discussions. I think it should be required reading for any student hoping to enter the social services field.
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Craig L Critchfield
Rated 4 out of 5
August 25, 2017
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting But What's In It For Me?
As a non-medical professional, the anatomical and neurological terminology slowed my reading rate, but I persisted and found the author's theories to ...More
As a non-medical professional, the anatomical and neurological terminology slowed my reading rate, but I persisted and found the author's theories to be interesting. There is enough repetition of the theory in various contexts to make it clear to even the casual reader. He postulates his well researched and fully annotated ideas but leaves the application of these ideas to the medical and psychiatric professionals. There is little in the way of help for the lay person.
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R H
Rated 5 out of 5
May 23, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars Important but accessible.
Astonishing, if true. I'm not a doctor or biologist, but this work seems well referenced. It could go a long way to explaining important previously no...More
Astonishing, if true. I'm not a doctor or biologist, but this work seems well referenced. It could go a long way to explaining important previously not well under phenomena. While it seems to be directed to doctors, I found it fairly accessible to anyone with an interest in this area.
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Nick M Cummins
Rated 5 out of 5
November 13, 2014
5.0 out of 5 stars Revolutionary - A must-read for anyone interested in neuroscience
Dr. Stephen Porges presents his revolutionary theory on the phylogenetic model of the mammalian nervous system, and the roles of the lower branch of t...More
Dr. Stephen Porges presents his revolutionary theory on the phylogenetic model of the mammalian nervous system, and the roles of the lower branch of the vagus nerve, the sympathetic nervous system, and the neo-mammalian ventral branch of the vagus which facilitates social behavior amongst the phylogenetic groups that have evolved such systems. His theory is intertwined with RSA (respiratory sinus arrhythmia), a biomarker for vagal tone and one's ability to engage in social behaviors and cope with stress.

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.
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eleanav
Rated 5 out of 5
December 9, 2013
5.0 out of 5 stars Biology, emotions and social communication
This book includes information that every psychotherapist, no matter the clinical discipline he/ she is coming from can use and should have, as it exp...More
This book includes information that every psychotherapist, no matter the clinical discipline he/ she is coming from can use and should have, as it explains the biological importance of creating a safe place in therapy in addition to much more.
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K. stephens
Rated 5 out of 5
January 3, 2012
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!!
I recommend this book to anyone who knows a child that suffers from Autism, it will change that child's life for the better and renew their parents ho...More
I recommend this book to anyone who knows a child that suffers from Autism, it will change that child's life for the better and renew their parents hope for the child's future!
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