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Section 1: Neuro-physiology: Internal Family Systems & Polyvagal Theory
Handouts:
Ladder of Polyvagal Neuro-physiological Statesff
Polyvagal Theory for Understanding Ourselves
Polyvagal Theory Safety Plan
Video: RSA ANIMATE: The Divided Brain
In this RSA Animate, renowned psychiatrist and writer Iain McGilchrist explains how our 'divided brain' has profoundly altered human behaviour, culture and society. Taken from a lecture given by Iain McGilchrist as part of the RSA's free public events programme.
View the full lecture The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World
Produced and edited by Abi Stephenson, RSA. Animation by Cognitive Media. October 21, 2011
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Section 2: Food for Acute Emotional Reactions
Handouts:
Referenced article:
S. Danziger, J. Levav, & L. Avnaim-Pesso, Extraneous factors in judicial decisions, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 108 (17) 6889-6892, https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1018033108 (2011).
Video: The Physiology of Anxiety
Section 3: Other tools for Acute Emotional Reactions
Handouts & Videos:
Excerpted video from Tim Ferriss’ interview with Dr. Andrew Huberman
Dr. Allott demonstrates the Basic Exercise for the Vagas Nerve by Stanley Rosenberg.
Referenced book:
Rosenberg, S. (2017). Accessing the healing power of the vagus nerve: Self-help exercises for anxiety, depression, trauma, and autism. North Atlantic Books.