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  • The Polyvagal Theory

  • Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-Regulation
  • Written by: Stephen W. Porges
  • Narrated by: Joe Hempel
  • Length: 14 hrs and 31 mins
  • 3.7 out of 5 stars (9 ratings)

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The Polyvagal Theory

Written by: Stephen W. Porges
Narrated by: Joe Hempel
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Publisher's Summary

A collection of groundbreaking research by a leading figure in neuroscience.

This book compiles, for the first time, Stephen W. Porges's decades of research. A leading expert in developmental psychophysiology and developmental behavioral neuroscience, Porges is the mind behind the groundbreaking Polyvagal Theory, which has startling implications for the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and autism. 

Adopted by clinicians around the world, the Polyvagal Theory has provided exciting new insights into the way our autonomic nervous system unconsciously mediates social engagement, trust, and intimacy.

©2011 Stephen W. Porges (P)2020 Tantor

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Reads like a University Textbook

I did not finish this book. It's entirely written in scientific terms which I could not understand.

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Hard if your not educated in neuroanatomy

I tried my best to understand it. I will go through a reread. But I didn't understand everything, and I do study psychology a bit. This is heavily neuroscience based, heavily.

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Not for the layman

Not for the layman - was a tough slog through because of technical terms - info was fascinating when you could wade through the technical

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