Polyvagal Theory in Group Practice: Wired to Connect
About this ebook
It begins with an introduction to the theory and functioning of the autonomic nervous system, whose biological response to threats – real or perceived – can determine whether a person lives in a state of open connectedness or mobilized/immobilized protectiveness. It continues by reviewing the knowledge and skills required to lead the program, along with an overview of its structure and the various teaching modules that, like building blocks, form each class.
The second part of the book serves as a manual for leading the course. Going session by session, activity by activity, it offers specific, hands-on scripts to help convey the theory to course participants in a simple and engaging way, along with experiential exercises on breath, movement, and sounds, as well as homework assignments and guided immersions into mindfulness. Valuable teaching aids – such as color plates, audio tracks, and slides – are available for download to assist the instructor in guiding their students through the Wired to Connect journey.
Not only can psychologists and psychotherapists lead the program, but also other compassionate professionals, such as teachers, doctors, nurses, and community workers. Polyvagal Theory in Group Practice is a clear, concise, and comprehensive handbook for anyone interested in learning how to benefit from a polyvagal lifestyle and to share this knowledge with others.
About the author
Antonella Montano is a CBT psychotherapist and Founder and Director of the A.T. Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Rome and Caserta. She is a Certified Trainer/Consultant/Supervisor of A-CBT (Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies) and Member of the Beck Institute International Advisory Committee. She teaches CBT and mindfulness-based protocols, and she is a public speaker and author of numerous publications, including more than 20 books, book chapters, and scientific articles.
Valentina Iadeluca is a psychologist, somatic psychotherapist, and certified Hakomi teacher, with advanced training in mindfulness-based therapeutic modalities and CBT. She is the author of several psychology books and Executive Co-Director of the Hakomi Institute of Mallorca, the English-language European headquarters of Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy. She is engaged at the forefront of teaching Hakomi throughout Europe. She complements her formal education with nearly 20 years of continuous personal growth through meditation and yoga practices. In her previous career, Valentina was a professional singer and music educator.
