Overview and Requirements

This presentation is approved for 2 Continuing Education (CE) hours and is co-sponsored by R. Cassidy Seminars. 

  

To obtain the CE hours and certificate, participants must:

• Register for the presentation

• Attend the entirety of the Live Zoom meeting

Note: Unfortunately, watching the recording is NOT approved for the CE attendance requirement. Partial credit is also not available. No exceptions will be made.

• Once you have attended the meeting, complete the evaluation sent by R. Cassidy Seminars

 

How to Purchase CE Credits

1. You must first register for the presentation. The registration deadline is October 12, 2023. Click here to register. 

2. The 2 CE credits are offered through R. Cassidy Seminars for a $10 fee. You may purchase them at any time. Certificate will be available after meeting the above requirements.

 

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Course Description

The Felt Sense Polyvagal Model™ (FSPM) shifts the current pathologizing paradigm of trauma and addiction to a strengths-based approach– providing a foundational framework that offers a clear and powerful way to integrate embodiment into practice. This model integrates Eugene Gendlin’s Felt Sense with Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory, offering an appreciation of trauma and addictive behaviors as adaptive responses to maladaptive environments. 

 

This workshop provides an overview of Jan’s book, Treating Trauma and Addiction with the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model (Routledge, 2021).  Jan will discuss the creation of the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model™ (FSPM), developed from over 40 years of clinical practice.  The presentation includes: a description of the FSPM theoretical framework, an introduction to The Embodied Assessment and Treatment Tool™, and Carnes Three Circle Harm Reduction Practice.  Participants will also learn about Gendlin’s Focusing/Felt Sense somatic practice.

 

Didactic information, experiential exercises, and case examples are included. This workshop will be informative for those new to the field of trauma/addiction as well as seasoned practitioners.

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Presenter (Bio)

Jan Winhall, MSW, RSW, FOT, is an author, teacher, and seasoned trauma and addiction psychotherapist. She is an Educational Partner and Course Developer with the Polyvagal Institute where she teaches a certification course based on her book Treating Trauma and Addiction with the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model (Routledge, 2021). She is an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Toronto and a Certifying Coordinator with The International Focusing Institute. Jan is Co-Director of the Borden Street Clinic where she supervises graduate students. She enjoys teaching all over the world. You can reach her at janwinhall.com.

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Target Audience: Psychologists, Psychoanalysts, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, MFTs, Counselors, Substance Abuse Counselors, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Creative Arts Therapists, Educators. See full list of professions below.

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The course content level: Beginner

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Agenda

All times are given in Pacific Time (PT), from 12:00PM to 2:00PM:

• 12:00 - 12:15:  Welcome and Introduction

• 12:15 - 12:30:  Introduction to the three versions of Felt Sense Polyvagal Model, and felt sense

• 12:30 - 12:45:  Five concepts in polyvagal theory - Trauma and Addiction through a polyvagal lens

• 12:45 -  1:00:  Experiential Felt Sense Polyvagal Grounding Practice- Body Cards

• 1:00 to 1:15:  Share in large group

• 1:15 - 1:45:  Four circle Harm Reduction Practice, Embodied Assessment and Treatment Tool

• 1:45 - 2:00:  Q & A, Closing

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Course Objectives

1. Describe Eugene Gendlin’s Focusing/Felt Sense.

2. Explain the Three Circle Tool and how to apply it with clients with addiction.

3. Describe the Embodied Assessment and Treatment Tool™ and how it differs from the traditional pathologizing model.

4. Summarize the development of the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model.

5. Describe five concepts in polyvagal theory.

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Satisfactory Completion for CEs: This offering is pending approval for 2 CE hours. Participants must have paid tuition fee, logged in and out each day, attended the entire webinar, and completed an evaluation to receive a certificate. Failure to log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Evaluations and Certificates are available by email and online following course completion at www.ceuregistration.com.

Cosponsored by R. Cassidy Seminars, P.O. Box 14473, Santa Rosa, CA 95405 

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Location: This live interactive webinar will be held via Zoom.

 

Date and Time:

Thursday, October 19, 2023   (Asia: Friday, October 20, 2023)

12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT  /  3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT  /  Click here for your timezone

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Presentation Cost: $25.  Special Discount: Bundle this with John Fox's presentation to save 10%!

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Registration Information: Deadline to register for this offering is October 12th, 2023. Click here to see full registration page.

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Cancellation Policy: A full refund minus a $15 administrative fee will be given to participants who cancel 5 days before the event date. Cancellations 4 days or less before the class start date are non-refundable. You have the option to apply the tuition fee toward another current or future course (Note: You can only take a course that you meet the prerequisite requirements for or have the instructor's express permission). Dates and fees subject to change.

The Focusing and Expressive Arts (FOAT) Institute and FOAT Online School reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule a course for insufficient enrollment (to be determined by or upon the close of registration) or for other unanticipated reasons. In such cases, you will be given the choice of applying your tuition toward another current or future course, or receiving a reimbursement of the full enrollment fee.

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Grievance Policy: For questions or concerns, please contact us at office@focusingarts.com.

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Disclosure Statement: There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.