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Stephen W. Porges, Ph.
Known for: The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-Regulation
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The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-Regulation
The Polyvagal Theory presents a groundbreaking understanding of how the autonomic nervous system influences emotional regulation, social behavior, and health. Stephen W. Porges introduces the concept of the 'polyvagal system,' explaining how the vagus nerve mediates physiological states that shape our ability to connect, communicate, and respond to stress. This work has become foundational in psychology, trauma therapy, and neuroscience, offering a new framework for understanding human behavior and emotional resilience.
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The Hierarchical Organization of the Autonomic Nervous System
Traditional physiology divided the autonomic nervous system into two opposing branches: the sympathetic system, responsible for mobilization and energy expenditure, and the parasympathetic system, responsible for conservation and restoration. My research showed that this simplicity concealed a rich ...
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Neuroception: How We Detect Safety and Threat
One of the most revolutionary aspects of the Polyvagal Theory is the concept I call neuroception. Unlike perception, which involves conscious processing, neuroception is the body’s automatic neural evaluation of risk. Without our awareness, our nervous system constantly scans the environment and the...
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About Stephen W. Porges
Stephen W. Porges, Ph.D., is a distinguished neuroscientist and professor known for his research on the autonomic nervous system and its role in social behavior and emotional regulation. He is the originator of the Polyvagal Theory and has contributed extensively to the fields of psychology, psychia...
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Stephen W. Porges, Ph.D., is a distinguished neuroscientist and professor known for his research on the autonomic nervous system and its role in social behavior and emotional regulation. He is the originator of the Polyvagal Theory and has contributed extensively to the fields of psychology, psychia...
Stephen W. Porges, Ph.D., is a distinguished neuroscientist and professor known for his research on the autonomic nervous system and its role in social behavior and emotional regulation. He is the originator of the Polyvagal Theory and has contributed extensively to the fields of psychology, psychiatry, and trauma therapy.
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