Polyvagal Theory in Therapy: Self-Paced Training

A Guide to Using Somatic Approaches for Therapy Through a Polyvagal Lens to Prevent Burnout and Support Trauma Recovery. 
​Where: Asynchronous self-paced virtual training 
Investment: $149​
What You'll ​Receive:
4 CE Hours
Certificate of Completion
Training Manual
Therapists interact with survivors of trauma every day and the effects of secondary trauma can have long lasting impacts.

This Polyvagal Theory in Therapy training will support therapists in applying a trauma-informed, polyvagal approach to navigate both personal and professional life challenges to effectively manage burnout. 

Participants will leave with simple effective tools to help clients and themselves build resilience and emotional regulation skills. 

The presenter will utilize lecture and experiential exercises to create an engaging and dynamic learning experience for participants. 

If you need special accommodations or have questions, please contact us by clicking here or calling 
828-414-8143.

Investment: $149
What You'll ​Receive: 4 CE Credits, Certificate of Completion and Training Manual
CE Credits: 4 CEs
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Becca Odom Wellness, Provider #1955, 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: 4/16/2024-4/16/2025. Social workers completing this course receive 4 continuing education credits.

Equity seats and scholarships available upon request.

​Course Facilitator:  Becca Odom LCSW, E-RYT 200
Becca Odom is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Yoga Teacher with over a decade of experience in the mental health and wellness field. Becca specializes in combining Somatic Approaches with EMDR for trauma recovery.

​She primarily works with women who have experienced trauma, chronic stress and anxiety. Her passion is to empower others to heal themselves and she specializes in anxiety, trauma recovery and stress management. 

She is trained in EMDR, Community Resiliency Model (CRM), Mindful Schools, Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and has her 200-hour yoga teacher training certification. ​

Registration is now OPEN!

Training Objectives - Participants will learn how to: 

  • Gain a familiarity with the principles of polyvagal theory as it applies in a clinical therapeutic setting.
     
  • Strengthen knowledge of trauma and its impact on the brain, systems in the body and the vagus nerve.

  • Describe how trauma-informed somatic approaches can help build resilience and prevent burnout when used in both personal and professional settings.
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  • Define trauma and understand its impact on the brain and systems in the body ​​

Join this course and you will receive...

Course Outline: 

  • Introduction to the training, somatic practice and training objectives (7 min)
  • Core values, personal and professional burnout. (5 min)​
  • Why somatic approaches for trauma (5 min)
  • Defining trauma and sources of trauma (10 min)
  • Completing the stress cycle (5 min)
  • Understanding trauma’s impact on the brain, levels of the brain and systems in the body (15 min)
  • Somatic practice:  Brain Game (7 min)
  • Effects of trauma, the nervous system and polyvagal theory (18 min)
  • Autonomic nervous system ladder (15 min)
  • Somatic approaches for trauma and resilience (8 min)
  • Stimulating the vagus nerve (7 min)
  • Organizing principles and practices of Polyvagal Theory (15)
  • Neuroception and the vagus nerve (5 min)
  • ANS states within a clinical session (8 min)
  • Bringing ventral vagal energy into the session (5 min)
  • ANS Personal Ladder Inventory Exercise (15 min)
  • Trauma-informed languaging and implementation of practices for self and clients (5 min).
  • Creating a trauma-informed space for clients (10 min).
  • How to introduce and integrate trauma-informed somatic practices in a clinical setting (10).
  • Tools to increase self-awareness and develop an awareness of parallel processing with clients (10 min).
  • Somatic practice: Vagus twist, belly breathing and brief body scan practice (7 min)
  • Foundation of breath work practice: 3 part breathing and counting breath with tapping (5 min)
  • Opening and closing a practice (4 min)
  • Somatic Practice: Vagus nerve ear massages: general and hollows (6 min)
  • Modified square breathing practice (5 min)
  • Somatic practice: Bounce, shake and sigh (5 min)
  • Guided meditation practices: body scan, NSDR, yoga nidra (10 min)
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Frequently Asked Questions: 

What does the course cost & what's included? 
Investment: 
  • $149 ​
    • ​Equity seats and scholarships available upon request.

What's included: 
  • 4 hours of polyvagal and trauma-informed tips and resources
  • A completely self-paced course with videos and audio recordings of somatic practices to support implementation of tools.
  • 4 Continuing Education (CE) Credit Hours
    • ​Becca Odom Wellness, Provider #1955, 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: 4/16/2024-4/16/2025. Social workers completing this course receive 2 Continuing Education credits.
  • Certificate of Completion
When does the course begin?
This asynchronous self-paced course is now available! Participants will have 1 year to complete the course after purchasing.
Who is the course for?
This course is made for social workers, counselors and any other mental health professionals who are wanting to bring more polyvagal and trauma-informed practices into their professional and personal life to prevent burnout and enhance trauma recovery.
How long do I have access to the course?
You have access to the recordings for 1 year across any and all of your devices for supported integration. You must complete the entire training to receive CEs and a Certificate within that year. 
WHAT ARE THE COURSE COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
To earn CE credits, participants must complete the entire self-paced course, complete the quiz, the course evaluation.

Certificates are automatically available for download immediately on the training platform once the above requirements are met. ​
WHAT ARE THE COURSE INTERACTION AND SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: ​
This online course is self-paced/non-interactive.
Course questions can be directed to the author by email: [email protected]

System requirements are:
• Operating Systems: Windows XP or higher, MacOS 9 or higher, Android 4.0 or higher
• Internet browser: Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Google Chrome, Firefox 10.0 or higher
• Broadband Internet connection: Cable, High-speed DSL & any other medium that is internet accessible.
​• Media viewing requirements: Adobe Reader, Flash Player, & HTML5
WHAT IS THE CANCELATION AND REFUND POLICY? ​
We have a 14 day money back guarantee for this course so if you are not happy with it, please contact us and we will give you a full refund as long as you have not finished the course yet and received your certificate of completion. If you have already completed the entire course and received your certificate, we will not be able to refund you for the course. ​
WHAT IS THE INSTRUCTION LEVEL FOR THIS COURSE? ​
The instruction level for this course is a beginner level to introduce the concepts of using Polyvagal Theory in Therapy with clients and for managing burnout. 
WHEN WAS THE COURSE CREATED?
This course was originally created in February 2024, and will be reviewed and revised as needed every 6 months. 
Who is the target audience for this course?
This course is for social workers, counselors, and other mental health professionals. 
Do you offer scholarships?
Yes! If you are queer, black, or a person of color, are interested in purchasing this course, and/or have financial hardship, please contact me so we can discuss options together. ​
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