Jan Winhall, MSW

Revolutionizing Trauma & Addiction with the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model™

Set for release on June 15, 2026.

Self-paced

Reframe Trauma & Addiction

Discover a new perspective that views trauma and addiction as adaptive survival responses rather than personal failures. This course offers a powerful, body-based approach to understanding trauma, addiction, and emotional healing. Instead of focusing only on thoughts or behavior, it teaches how the nervous system shapes our experiences and holds the key to lasting change.

  • Seven modules featuring almost 10 hours of content
  • Downloadable support resources
  • Includes a conversation with Dr. Stephen Porges

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Work With The Body to Support Transformation

Learners in this course will receive a deep dive on the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model™, an integrative framework that combines neuroscience, somatic practice, and relational healing.

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Understand the Nervous System

Learn how the autonomic nervous system drives emotional states, behavior, and patterns of connection. You will explore how safety, threat, and regulation are experienced in the body and how they influence daily life.

Felt Sense

Develop skills in somatic awareness and felt sensing. You will learn how to guide attention inward and track physical sensations that reveal what the body needs to heal.

Apply Practical Tools

Use structured frameworks like the Four Circles model to understand triggers, reduce harmful behaviors, and build supportive alternatives. These tools can be applied in both personal and professional settings.

Course Framework

Module 1: The Felt Sense Polyvagal Model Journey - Part One

Module 2: The Felt Sense Polyvagal Model Journey - Part Two

Module 3: Interpersonal Neurobiology

Module 4: Polyvagal Theory and Addiction
*Includes Interview with Dr. Stephen Porges

Module 5: Lewis Learning Model of Addiction

Module 6: The 4 Circles

Module 7: Embodied Assessment and Treatment Tool™ (EATT)

Frequently Asked Questions

What will I learn in this course?

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • Work skillfully with the nervous system as a foundation for healing
  • Reframe trauma and addiction through a compassionate, non-pathologizing lens
  • Apply embodied tools for assessment, treatment, and personal growth
  • Support deeper emotional integration, resilience, and authentic connection

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for therapists, coaches, and helping professionals, as well as individuals interested in personal healing and understanding the nervous system.

Do I need prior experience in somatic work?

No prior experience is required, as the course introduces all concepts and practices in a clear and accessible way.

How is the course delivered?

The course is delivered through pre-recorded video modules, demonstrations, guided practices, and downloadable resources that you can access at your own pace.

Is this course theoretical or practical?

The course blends both theory and practice, with a strong emphasis on real-world application and embodied learning.

How long do I have access to this course?

All of our courses offer 365 days of access from the course's start date.

Does this course offer a certificate?

Yes! You will receive a Certificate of Completion at the conclusion of this course.

Instructor(s)

Jan Winhall

Jan Winhall, M.S.W. F.O.T. is an author, teacher and a seasoned trauma and addiction psychotherapist. She is an adjunct lecturer and practicum supervisor in the Department of Social Work, University of Toronto. Jan is director of Focusing on Borden, a psychotherapy and training center. She has built a community of people who teach and practice Focusing as a way of life. Jan presents internationally on trauma and addiction. Her book, "Treating Addiction with The Felt Sense Polyvagal Model: A Bottom Up Approach" is the result of rethinking the Felt Sense Experience Model that she wrote about in Emerging Practice in Focusing- Oriented Psychotherapy, 2014. Her most recent book is "20 Embodied Practices for Healing Trauma and Addiction Using the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model". Jan is Director of The FSPM Institute where she offers courses, trains therapists and supervises graduate students. She enjoys teaching all over the world. You can reach her at fspminstitute.com.

Pricing options

Learners will have access to the course for 365 days from the date of registration.