Polyvagal Exercises for Safety and Connection
50 Client-Centered Practices

2.5 stars. I really like the polyvagal theory, but this book was a little disappointing. I was expecting somatic-based therapeutic interventions, but, instead, this book was full of mainly cognitive behavioral (CBT) exercises. CBT is fine, but research is continuing to show that CBT is a top-down ap......more

If you've read The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy and wanted some hands-on exercises to do with clients, this is the book for you. I started using Deb Dana's first book IMMEDIATELY in sessions and groups, before I was even finished reading it, because it was such useful information. This book is no dif......more

Of valuable service to any person pursuing a career where human connection is at the heart of the profession. Or to anyone on a healing journey. While I read “Polyvagal Exercises for Safety and Connection” to its conclusion, it is not the end of Deb Dana’s text. It is my belief that this was intentio......more

I think this is a great book comparatively speaking but the exercises seem like obvious CBT exercises that one could think of on their own. I wish physical things like chanting and breathing techniques we're given more attention......more

Opleiding Polyvagaaltheorie Theorie in Praktijk bij Deb Dana gevolgd. Fundament en deel onderbouwing van haptonomische begeleiding en interventies en dus goede gedegen therapeutische aanvulling voor met name de begeleiding van mensen met trauma. Oefeningen helpen cliënten op een eenvoudige wijze inz......more