Explore the essence of neuroception, interoception and the role of senses in this three-day workshop with Tracy Stackhouse. You will learn first-hand what neuroception with sensory integration means for yourself and in relationships or profession. You will learn to use neuroception as a tool. Using the principles of Polyvagal theory and Sensory Integration, participants will learn and experience how safety is the basis for resilience, mental health and social connectedness. (For extended day program see below).
Tracy Stackhouse, MSc, combines theoretical scientific knowledge with her varied experience as a pediatric-ergotherapist, psychologist and neuroscientist.
- Day 1: Neuroception, core concepts of PVT and other scientific inputs such as SI, meaning of “felt sense of safety,” the cooperation between neuroception and senses
- Day 2: Neuroception, interoception and compassion, how do they influence each other and (mixed) autonomic states
- Day 3: Co-regulation and attunement as autonomic inputs, possibilities of co-regulation as a regulator in resilience, social engagement and mental health.
8, 9 and 10 februari 2025
Maximum number of 40 participants.
Language of instruction is English.
Cost: €750
Location: De Poort, in Groesbeek
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More info? Please email to trainingen@polyvagaalinstituut.nl
MSc Tracy Stackhouse is a leading American child therapist, developmental psychologist and neuroscientist. She has helped many children, parents and professionals, worked as a healthcare director, writes chapters in books and conducts research.
From her non-profit organization (Developmental FX), she shares worldwide her extensive experience in Sensory Integration Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, neuroception and co-regulation. She received her master’s degree in developmental psychology and neuroscience from the University of Denver
Detailed programme workshop Tracy Stackhouse
Day 1: Neuroception
9-9:30 Welcome and Introductions; Why PVT?
9:30-10:30 Key Concepts of PVT
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45–11:15 Key Concepts of SI Theory
11:15-12:15 Convergence of Theories: Sensation and Neuroception
12:15-1:00 Lunch Break
1:00-1:50 Neuroception – what is felt safety? How do our senses, both sensory modulation and sensory discrimination work in relation to neuroception?
1:50-2:00 Break
2:00-3:30 PVT and SI Informed Intervention – Building capacity around the foundation of safety from our intero and exteroceptors
3:30-4:00 Discussion
Day 2 Neuroception, Interoception, and PV States
9-9:30 Welcome
9:30-10:30 How Neuroception and interoception interact
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45–11:15 – Autonomic States
11:15-12:15 – tuning into our states
12:15-1:00 Lunch Break
1:00-1:50 Blended States
1:50-2:00 Break
2:00-3:30 Self-Compassion and states
3:30-4:00 Discussion
Day 3 Co-Regulation and Interactional Styles
9-9:30 Welcome
9:30-10:30 Co-Regulation – aspects of attunement as autonomic cues
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45–11:15 – Touch other sensory-based supports as facilitators or co-regulation
11:15-12:15
12:15-1:00 Lunch Break
1:00-1:50 – attitudes of co-regulation
1:50-2:00 Break
2:00-3:30 – the power of being understood
3:30-4:00 Discussion