The Polyvagal Theory – Part II:
Clinical implications into the role neural regulation of the heart plays in mediating vulnerability, resilience, and recovery
The Polyvagal Theory is a study of the evolution of the human nervous system and the origins of brain structures, and it assumes that more of our social behavious and emotional disorders and biological – that is, they are ‘hard wired’ into us – than we usually think. Based on this theory, Dr. Porges and his colleagues have developed treatment techniques that can help people communicate better and relate beter to others.