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This first-of-its-kind course gives you the fundamentals of understanding Polyvagal Theory through an equine-facilitated lens. Through five hours of content, this course is intended to support all Polyvagal-informed practitioners in their personal and professional development. These sessions are not just for horse professionals or those with horses. The Polyvagal Equine Institute is dedicated to supporting and furthering Polyvagal principles of safety and connection through interacting and learning from horse/human nervous systems. Horse-human interactions provide a unique opportunity for cross-species connection.
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This self-paced course is enhanced by occasional optional live discussions with the instructors.

  • Over the five hours of course content, you will see through fun and interactive videos how horses rely on their nervous systems to make sense of the world around them.

  • Participants will learn about their own nervous systems and see the impact of two nervous systems connecting.

  • By the end of this course, you will take away a new understanding of your own autonomic nervous system and will be able to see the subtle and not-so-subtle impact of one nervous system on another.

  • This course is for therapists, life coaches, horse professionals, and those curious about applying Polyvagal Theory to other mammals.

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Your access will last for 365 days from the date of registration.

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome to Introduction to Equine Assisted Therapy using Polyvagal Principles

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. PVEI Course Outline (PDF)

    1. Diagram: Autonomic Nervous System States

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. 9 min intro video: Trauma and the nervous system: a polyvagal perspective

      FREE PREVIEW

    3. Emotional support & other support resources

      FREE PREVIEW

    1. Module 1 Overview

    2. Module 1 - Introduction to Equine-Assisted Interventions Using Polyvagal Principles

    1. Module 2 Overview

    2. Module 2 - Introduction to Applications of Equine Polyvagal Principles to Various Populations

    1. Module 3 Overview

    2. Module 3 - Introduction to Horse Behaviors and Their Meanings

    1. Module 4 Overview

    2. Module 4 - Beyond the Couch: How Horses Help Humans Through Trauma and Treatment

About this course

  • $199.00
  • 17 lessons

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