Regulation Matters: Polyvagal Theory, Interoception and Emotional Integration

Regulation has become a powerful buzzword, guiding behavioural goals and interventions established by clinicians and educators across the world. But what does “regulation” truly mean? This in-person two-day workshop weaves together concepts from Polyvagal Theory, interoceptive processing and emotional integration. Combining theory with practical video demos, labs and problem-solving conversations, the workshop will support the carry-over from theory into day-to-day application of strategies towards well-being and function. This workshop is relevant to all professionals supporting human beings (especially individuals living with neurodiversity and trauma) who are keen to understand their own regulation and co-regulation literally from the inside-out.

Learning Objectives

1.The learner will be able to describe the neurobiology of regulation and the importance of a continuum of regulation within functional contexts

2.The learner will be able to define polyvagal theory within therapeutic (OT, PT, SLP, SW and Counselling) and educational settings

3.The learner will observe polyvagal-informed interventions within a treatment demonstration

4.The learner will experience polyvagal-informed interventions within practicum lab experiences

5.The learner will be able to define the concept of interoception and its foundation rooted in neurobiology

6.The learner will be able to recount the typical development of interoception and how this applies to therapeutic intervention

7.The learner will be able to describe the integration of interoception with language and the perception of feelings

8.The learner will begin to be able to appreciate the integration of polyvagal-informed and interoceptive processing within their current practices and contexts

PLEASE NOTE: If you would like to pay for this event via direct deposit (no booking fee), please email: mindtomindcourses@gmail.com

This event is capped at a maximum of 80 participants due to the venue size. Book early to ensure you do not miss out

About Kim Barthel

Kim is a world-renowned speaker, teacher, occupational therapist and author. Kim actively studies and teaches the areas of complex behaviour, neurobiology, sensory-processing, movement, trauma informed practice, attachment theory and  mental health.

As a clinician with a private practice since 1989, Kim is a registered Occupational Therapist in British Columbia, Ontario and the United States. While she is predominantly a speaker and teacher, she also assesses and supports a wide range of clients, often when there is complexity involved. She is an Advanced Neuro-Developmental Treatment Instructor as well as a Sensory Integration Instructor.

Utilising her extensive technical skills and expertise developed since the 80’s, Kim is a natural at inspiring and connecting hundreds of diverse audience members. Her unique blend of skills in utilizing storytelling, humility, science, and her comfort in many different cultures effectively holds the attention of every group of participants she is with.