Episode 28 | Polyvagal Theory in Clinical Practice with Gabrielle Juliano-Villani , LCSW

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  In this insightful episode of The Affirming Minds Podcast, host Shaina Siber welcomes Gabrielle Giuliano-Valli, LCSW, for a deep and accessible dive into Polyvagal Theory and its real-world applications for clinicians. Gabrielle breaks down the core principles of the theory, explains how it maps onto trauma-informed care, and shares practical ways to support client regulation and engagement using body-based interventions.

Learn how to decode your clients' physiological responses, co-regulate in the therapy room, and integrate tools that widen the window of tolerance. This episode is perfect for clinicians who want to enhance their clinical toolkit with neuroscience-informed, compassion-forward techniques.