Introduction
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Part 1: Understanding Polyvagal Theory
Chapter 1 - What is Polyvagal Theory?
Background
The Central Nervous System
The Autonomic Nervous System
The Evolution of the Brain
The Sympathetic Nervous System
The Parasympathetic Nervous System
The Vagus Nerve
Ventral Vagal Nerve
Dorsal Vagal Nerve
The Three Autonomic States
Blended States (Dual Activation)
Signs of Threat and Signs of Safety
Emotional Regulation
Summary
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Chapter 2 Polyvagal Theory and Child Development
Piaget Cognitive Development Theory
Erikson Psychosocial Development Theory
Vygotsky Sociocultural Theory
Bowlby Attachment Theory
Other Ideas about Child Development Klein and Winnicott
Pulling The Ideas Together
Summary
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Chapter 3 Polyvagal Theory and Childhood Trauma
Defining Trauma
Early Trauma and Brain Development
The Biased ANS
Hormones
Connection Protection
Summary
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Chapter 4 Seeing your pupils through the Lens of Polyvagal Theory
The Meaning of Behaviour
Self-Regulation, Co-regulation and Dysregulation
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