Upon Completion, participants will be able to:
Describe a basic understanding of the Polyvagal Theory, including characteristics of each of the 3 primary nervous system states + the 5 “F’s” of stress/trauma response
Identify how eating disorder (ED) behaviors function as misguided attempts for self-regulation, perpetuating nervous system dysregulation and the use of ED behaviors
Utilize 3 practical, somatic interventions in conjunction with "top-down" therapeutic modalities to improve client outcomes