Dr. Stephen Porges
Neuroscientist & Polyvagal Theory Developer
“Assessment helps us understand our nervous system, which is the first step toward feeling safe.”
About
Distinguished neuroscientist who developed the Polyvagal Theory, revolutionizing our understanding of the autonomic nervous system and its role in mental health conditions including ADHD. His work has transformed how we understand nervous system regulation and social engagement.
Dr. Stephen W. Porges is a distinguished neuroscientist and professor emeritus whose groundbreaking Polyvagal Theory has revolutionized our understanding of the autonomic nervous system, trauma, and mental health. His work has profound implications for understanding ADHD, as it explains how the nervous system's state of regulation affects attention, social engagement, and emotional regulation. Dr. Porges' research has opened new pathways for understanding and treating ADHD through nervous system regulation.
Key Achievements
- •Developer of the Polyvagal Theory
- •Author of 'The Polyvagal Theory' and 'The Pocket Guide to the Polyvagal Theory'
- •Professor Emeritus at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- •Influential work on autonomic nervous system and mental health
Notable Work
- ✓Polyvagal Theory
- ✓Research on autonomic nervous system regulation
- ✓Social engagement system and mental health
Publications
- 📚The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-regulation
- 📚The Pocket Guide to the Polyvagal Theory: The Transformative Power of Feeling Safe
- 📚Clinical Applications of the Polyvagal Theory: The Emergence of Polyvagal-Informed Therapies
Education
- 🎓Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Illinois at Chicago
- 🎓Postdoctoral Training in Neuroscience
Affiliations
- 🏛️Professor Emeritus, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 🏛️Distinguished University Scientist, Indiana University
- 🏛️Founder, Polyvagal Institute
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