NON EMDR TRAINING
Applied Polyvagal Therapy: Tools for Trauma-Informed Healing
Live: February 7th, 2025 from 9am-4:30pm MTN | On-demand after
Discover how to apply Polyvagal Theory through actionable, evidence-based interventions that enhance therapeutic outcomes in our Applied Polyvagal Therapy course. This course is specifically designed to equip therapists with practical tools to help clients achieve greater nervous system regulation, heal from trauma, and overcome anxiety, depression, and other challenges.
Led by Polyvagal Theory expert Rebecca Kase, this training goes beyond theory, focusing on interventions you can integrate immediately into your practice—whether you’re an EMDR therapist or use other modalities.
This course will be recorded on February 7th, 2025.
Available for synchronous-online or asynchronous-on demand learning.
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Course Details
In this course, we’ll explore practical interventions for both EMDR and non-EMDR therapists to support their clients in trauma healing. Taught by Polyvagal Theory expert Rebecca Kase, this training will equip you with a comprehensive toolkit of techniques for addressing trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions, chronic pain, and more.
We’ll start with a high-level overview of Polyvagal Theory and the autonomic nervous system, focusing on how these concepts apply to clinical practice. You’ll learn how to create an autonomic blueprint with clients and integrate this understanding throughout treatment. We’ll also delve into the idea of vagal tone and explore practices that stimulate the vagus nerve, enhancing parasympathetic functioning.
The course will cover the concept of neuroception, its role in trauma triggers and symptoms, and how it impacts the counseling relationship. We’ll discuss how therapeutic presence can model a supportive, healing relationship that fosters positive clinical outcomes.
Finally, we’ll dive into specific, actionable techniques that boost vagal tone and build resilience. From breathwork and metta meditation to Rebecca Kase’s signature BASC technique, you’ll leave with a wealth of practical tools you can start using immediately.
SCHEDULE
- 9:00 – 10:00: Overview of Polyvagal Theory and the Autonomic Nervous System
- 10:00 – 10:30: An introduction to the Preparation Hierarchy and its use in trauma healing
- 10:30 – 10:45: Break
- 10:45 – 11:30: Creating an autonomic blueprint and application in clinical practice
- 11:30 – 12:00: Neuroception: how it influences symptoms and the therapeutic relationship
- 12:00 – 1:00 – Lunch
- 1:00 – 2:00 – Vagal stimulation
- Research
- Devices
- At home practices
- 2:00 – 2:30: Breathwork as a pathway for vagal stimulation
- 2:30 – 2:45: Break
- 2:45 – 3:30: The autonomic narrative and aligned interventions
- 3:30 – 3:45: The BASC exercise
- 3:45 – 4:30: Wrap up and Q&A
Format
This course is available for viewing through the Kase & CO learning platform.
If you register before the live recording date, you may attend the live, interactive webinar. Instructions for attending the live, interactive webinar are found in your learner account. You will have access to the on-demand, asynchronous course for 1 year from the live date.
Registrations after the live date, may view this course on-demand, asynchronously for 1 year from your registration date.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the relationship between physiological state and psychological symptoms.
- Assess the concept of vagal tone and correlated health practices and outcomes.
- Review at least two techniques for promoting vagal activity.
- Apply interventions which target autonomic functioning in trauma therapy sessions.
- Analyze the role of neuroception as it relates to the therapeutic relationship.
- Describe the role of vagal stimulation techniques in promoting parasympathetic functioning.
About Your Trainer, Crystal Hines
Kase & CO founder Rebecca Kase is recognized as one of the foremost EMDR trainers in the U.S. An LCSW, professional EMDR consultant and trainer, and a registered yoga teacher, Rebecca has been practicing in the field of trauma counseling since 2006. She is the author of Polyvagal Informed EMDR: A Neuro-Informed Approach to Healing, and the Applied Polyvagal Theory Flipchart. She’s an expert in working with complex trauma and dissociation and has practiced in both nonprofit and private settings. In her therapy practice, Rebecca incorporates yoga therapy, ego states, somatic approaches, Polyvagal Theory, and EMDR into her work with clients, which includes veterans and adults with Complex PTSD. Rebecca is known as a skillful, clear, and enthusiastic teacher. She’ll keep you engaged and make you giggle, even in an online trauma training course!
Additional Information
Prerequisites
This course is available for mental health professionals credentialed to practice psychotherapy.
This is not an EMDR training.
No specific prerequisites are required for this course.
Continuing Education
6 CEs are available upon completion of all course material.
Kase & CO is an approved continuing education provider. ACE and NBCC CEs are available for this course. This course is not approved for APA or EMDRIA CEs.
Participants must complete the full training to receive credit.
Course Completion
To receive a CE certificate, participants must complete the entire course, complete the post-test with a score of 80% or above, and complete the course evaluation. You may retake the post-test as needed. Once completed, a CE certificate will auto-populate to your online account.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations requested more than 48 hours prior to the live training are eligible for a refund, minus a $20 administrative fee. Cancellation requests can be submitted via email to admin@kaseandco.com. Refunds are not available for cancellations requested after the recorded video is available on-demand.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
ACE Approved Provider
Kase & CO, #1869, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 1/16/2024 – 1/16/2025. Social workers completing this course receive 8 total credits clinical continuing education credits.
NBCC Approved Provider
Kase & CO has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7033. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Kase & CO is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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