The Vagus, vague no longer:
The work of Stephen Porges and the Polyvagal theories of emotion
This program was presented on March 14, 2008
Presenter: Marilyn A. Austin, Ph.D.
March 14, 2008 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Did you ever wonder where - or how - it all began? Or even, how two siblings in the same family could be so different? What is the physiological underpinning which seems to be a major influence on reactivity, on sociability, on confidence or timidity? Find out when Marilyn Austin, Ph.D. presents on "The vagus, vague no longer: The work of Stephen Porges and the Polyvagal theory of emotion." This theory is revolutionizing the ways we think about anxiety, emotion, and self-regulation in the traumatized patient. Jon Frederickson, MSW will be her discussant. This will be a rare opportunity to learn about this cutting edge theory.
OBJECTIVES
- Participants will recognize the physiological underpinnings that influence sociability, confidence and timidity.
- Participants will be able to discuss Stephen Porges' Polyvagal theory of emotion.
- Participants will gain knowledge related to the ways that they think about self-regulation in the traumatized patient.
PRESENTER
Marilyn Austin, Ph.D. has a doctorate from the University of Maryland in Human Development. She has taught on human development throughout the lifetime and has recently published a paper on "Borderline personality disorder and emotion regulation: Insights from the Polyvagal Theory."
DISCUSSANT
Jon Frederickson, MSW, is co-chair of the Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy Training Program at the Washington School of Psychiatry in Washington, D.C. He has presented in Italy, Holland, England, Norway, and Denmark as well as throughout the United States. In the coming year he will present at St. John's College, Oxford University in England, in Warsaw to the Polish Psychological Association, and the University of Stavanger in Norway. He is the author of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: Learning to Listen from Multiple Perspectives, numerous articles on psychoanalytic psychotherapy, and several articles on intensive short term dynamic psychotherapy.
Location
The Washington School of Psychiatry
5028 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., Suite 400
Washington, DC, 20016
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CE/CME Award - 1.5
The Washington School of Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to provide continuing education for psychologists. The Washington School maintains responsibility for the program. The School is approved by the Social Work Board of the State of Maryland as a provider of continuing education for social workers. The School is approved by the Medical Society of Maryland (MEDCHI) for continuing education for psychiatrists.
FEE - $45
Registration
Please call the School at 202-237-2700 to register. You can also use the conference registration form to register for this seminar by faxing it to WSP at 202-237-2730, or mail the form to: Washington School of Psychiatry, 5028 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Ste. 400, Washington, DC 20016.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
Refunds will be made for cancellations received at the School office in writing prior to March 7, 2008 and are subject to a non-refundable administrative fee of $25.