Deb Dana offers professional training for practitioners, and more general courses designed to be easily accessible for non-clinicians to learn about navigating their own nervous systems. Please contact us if you would like advice on choosing a course.
Rhythm of Regulation® Courses
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Engaging the Rhythm of Regulation: Polyvagal Theory in Therapy
Based on Deb’s seminal book, Polyvagal Theory in Theory: Engaging the Rhythm of Regulation, this introductory level on-demand book study course includes 20+ hours of Polyvagal training presented by Deb herself. Includes lifetime access to the video content as well as the accompanying readings, handouts and worksheets for you to use on your own and with your clients.
On-demand
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Foundations of Polyvagal Informed Practice Training Series
An unparalleled professional clinical training series led by Deb and her Senior Training Team, offering practitioners a deeply immersive and interactive learning journey to becoming Polyvagal-informed. This hybrid training combines over 40 hours of on-demand learning and live-online sessions.
Live-Online
Registration is open for the following cohorts: January 2025 (AEST Time Zone), February 2025 (EST Time Zone), and March 2025 (GMT Time Zone)
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Learning Labs Series I: Four Specific Polyvagal Deep Dives
An intermediate-level course designed for practitioners who have completed basic Polyvagal training.
The Learning Lab Series I offers practitioners an opportunity to deepen their existing knowledge of Polyvagal-guided therapy in four specific areas: Bringing a Polyvagal Lens to Remote Sessions; Introducing Polyvagal Theory to Clients, Colleagues & the Community; Setting up a Polyvagal-Informed Session; Embodying the Polyvagal Perspective.
On-demand
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Learning Labs Series II: Four Specific Polyvagal Deep Dives
Part II of Deb’s popular Polyvagal Learning Labs Series.
This intermediate-level course provides practitioners an opportunity to develop & broaden their Polyvagal-guided therapy knowledge and skills in four additional areas: From State to Story; Mapping the Regulated System; Flavors of Autonomic Response; Working with Couples.
On-demand
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Deb Dana's Advanced Master Class Retreat Series
These intimate, in-person retreat-style workshops take participants on an immersive and experiential learning journey as they deepen their understanding, application and embodiment of Polyvagal-guided living and clinical work.
Deb's Master Classes are advanced-level training and are intended for those who have completed the Foundations training series or other multi-day foundational training with Deb.
Next Retreat: September 2025
Upcoming Live Events and Training
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Author Talk with Deb Dana "The Nervous System Workbook"
This online talk with Deb is a part of Polyvagal Institute's free community event series, "A New Year’s Journey of Self-Care."
From PVI: “Self-care supports your nervous system by promoting regulation, reducing stress, and fostering a sense of safety and balance in your body and mind. As 2025 begins, let's spend some time together in community, learning and practicing different ways to care for ourselves and our nervous system health.”
February 10, 2025
Live-Online
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3rd Annual A Friday for Therapists
Join Deb and like-minded therapy professionals in person for this day-long introductory-level workshop, Polyvagal Theory in Therapy: Practical Applications, hosted by GR Therapy Group.
February 7, 2025
Grand Rapids, MI
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Deb Dana's Polyvagal Theory in Action: Creating Safety and Connection with Trauma Clients
Join Deb in-person in Pasadena, CA, or online for this live 2-day workshop. Over the course of the workshop, Deb will demonstrate how the autonomic nervous system functions as an internal security system, influencing trauma responses; how to work with the autonomic nervous system to establish safety and more effective trauma treatment; how to identify patterns in your clients' nervous system responses to guide treatment planning and how to tailor techniques to a client's specific state of dysregulation. You will also learn how integrating PVT into your practice enhances traditional therapeutic modalities, plus much more.
February 19 - 20, 2025
Pasadena, CA or Live-Online
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Polyvagal Theory and IFS: An Integrative Journey
Join Deb and Alexia Rothman in the beautiful seaside setting of Ericeira, Portugal, as they come together for the second time to offer a 4-day, fully interactive, experiential workshop examining the integration of Polyvagal Theory and Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy.
March 13 - 16, 2025
Ericeira, Portgual
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Master Class with Deb Dana: Deepening Your Practice
Join Deb in the serene beauty of Sitges, Spain, for this intimate, in-person retreat-style workshop, part of Deb’s Advanced Master Class Series: Deepening Your Practice, hosted by Rhythm of Regulation’s Spanish partner, Instituto Cuatro Ciclos.
Deb’s Master Class retreats are designed for those who have completed the Foundations training series or other multi-day training with Deb. They are the ideal next step to expand your understanding of Polyvagal Theory and its transformative power, while delving deeper into Polyvagal-guided clinical work and living.
March 21 - 23, 2025
Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
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37th Annual Childhood Developmental Trauma and Attachment Conference (ATTACh)
Deb is the Opening Keynote Speaker for the 2025 annual ATTACh conference, presenting Navigating the Quest for Connection: A Polyvagal Guide.
The ATTACh conference is three days (April 3 – 5) of networking, presentations, conversation and discussion about healing childhood trauma and attachment in children of every age.
April 3 - 5, 2025
Nashville, TN
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Advanced Master Class with Deb Dana
Gather together with like-minded peers and colleagues and join Deb in beautiful Tuscany, Italy for this Master Class event, hosted by Rhythm of Regulation’s Italian partner, Teoria Polivagale. Take part in this unique opportunity to dive deeper into the heart of Polyvagal Theory and polyvagal-guided clinical work.
Deb’s Master Classes are an advanced professional training, intended for those who have already completed the Foundations training series or other multi-day foundational training with Deb.
October 31 - November 2, 2025
Tuscany, Italy
Co-Hosted Trainings
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Psychotherapy Networker: Masterclass
Co-Hosted with PESI
Polyvagal Informed Therapy Masterclass
Join Deb in a one-on-one analysis with Networker Continuing Education Director and clinician, Zachary Taylor, as they discuss Deb's unique contribution & how she works moment-by-moment in real time.
See Deb Dana in action with real clients and experience how applying Polyvagal Theory insights can transform your treatment outcomes
On-demand
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Finding Safety in your Nervous System
Co-Hosted with Sounds True
A Non-Clinical Introductory Program for Curious Humans
This online course offers resources to help calm your body & soothe your soul. Here, Deb Dana provides her valuable blueprint for building resilience and finding safety during the many ups and downs of life.
On-demand