Deb Dana offers professional training for practitioners, and more general courses designed to be easily accessible for non-clinicians to learn about navigating their own nervous systems. Please contact us if you would like advice on choosing a course.
Rhythm of Regulation® Courses & Training for Professionals
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Engaging the Rhythm of Regulation: Polyvagal Theory in Therapy
An introductory-level course based on Deb’s seminal book, Polyvagal Theory in Theory: Engaging the Rhythm of Regulation.
This on-demand book study course includes 20+ hours of Polyvagal-guided training presented by Deb herself. The program includes lifetime access to the video content as well as the accompanying readings, handouts and worksheets for you to use on your own and with your clients.
On-Demand
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Foundations of Polyvagal Informed Practice Training Series
An unparalleled professional clinical training series led by Deb and her Senior Training Team.
With over 40 hours of learning material via live training sessions, Q&As, recorded webinars, demonstrations, readings, handouts, and official exercises and worksheets created by Deb, this comprehensive hybrid training offers practitioners a deeply immersive and interactive learning journey to becoming Polyvagal-informed.
On-Demand and Live-Online
Next Cohort Begins: April 2026
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Learning Labs Series I: Four Specific Polyvagal Deep Dives
An intermediate-level course designed for practitioners who have completed basic Polyvagal training.
The Learning Lab Series I offers practitioners an opportunity to deepen their existing knowledge of Polyvagal-guided therapy in four specific areas: Bringing a Polyvagal Lens to Remote Sessions; Introducing Polyvagal Theory to Clients, Colleagues & the Community; Setting up a Polyvagal-Informed Session; Embodying the Polyvagal Perspective.
On-Demand
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Learning Labs Series II: Four Specific Polyvagal Deep Dives
Part Two of Deb’s popular intermediate-level Polyvagal Learning Labs Series.
The Learning Labs Series II provides practitioners a continued opportunity to develop and broaden their knowledge and skillset in Polyvagal-guided therapy using Deb’s renowned framework in four additional areas: From State to Story; Mapping the Regulated System; Flavors of Autonomic Response; Working with Couples.
On-Demand
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Deb Dana's Advanced Master Class Retreat Series
These intimate, in-person retreat-style workshops take participants on an immersive and experiential learning journey as they deepen their understanding, application and embodiment of Polyvagal-guided living and clinical work.
Deb's Master Classes are advanced-level training and are intended for those who have completed the Foundations training series or other multi-day foundational training with Deb and are actively using PVT in their work with clients.
Washington, Maine
Next Retreat: September 2026
Upcoming Live Events and Training
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Polyvagal Theory and IFS: an Integrative Journey - 3rd Ed
Experience Deb Dana and Alexia Rothman in an integrative exploration of Polyvagal Theory and Internal Family Systems. This immersive 4-day workshop invites clinicians and healing professionals into a journey of nervous system regulation and parts work, set against the serene backdrop of Ericeira, Portugal.
From Thursday, April 16 to Sunday, April 19, 2026, participants will explore how Polyvagal concepts and IFS practices can be woven together to deepen therapeutic presence and client connection.
Day 1 (April 16): A full Polyvagal Theory immersion led by Deb Dana, focusing on clinical applications and experiential exercises.
Days 2–4 (April 17–19): Integration sessions co-led by Deb Dana and Alexia Rothman, combining didactic presentations, meditations, live demonstrations, and experiential practices to illuminate the synergy between PVT and IFS.
Together, these sessions provide practical tools, compassionate frameworks, and embodied experiences to support clients in moving from dysregulation toward internal harmony and connection.
Hosted by IFS Portugal
April 16–19, 2026
Ericeira, Portugal
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Polyvagal Theory in Practice: A 2.5-Day Experiential Training with Deb Dana
Join Deb for the unique opportunity to explore the clinical application of Polyvagal Theory through immersive, hands-on learning. In this live training, offered in-person in Savannah, GA or virtually, you’ll:
Practice autonomic mapping with Deb’s live guidance
Experience the Safety/Danger Equation and resource protective patterns
Learn how to strengthen the Social Engagement System
Explore blended states of play and stillness in therapy
Integrate Polyvagal-guided practices into every stage of trauma treatment
Hosted by PESI
April 27 - 29, 2026
Savannah, GA + Live-Online | CE credits available
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Nourished by Nature: Frequencies, Resonance & Your Nervous System
Spend five restorative days exploring the relationship between the nervous system, resonance, and the healing presence of the natural world. Set within the historic grounds of The Falcon at Castle Ashby in the UK, this residential retreat offers a rare opportunity to slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect with the rhythms that support regulation and renewal.
Across four nights and five days, Deb, together with Lady Tracy Northampton and Lord Spencer Northampton, will guide participants through an experiential exploration of frequency, resonance, and the ways nature can support a regulated and responsive nervous system. Through guided practices, reflective time on the land, and spacious learning sessions, you’ll deepen your understanding of how the environment shapes autonomic states and how to cultivate conditions of safety and connection within yourself.
Hosted by The Falcon at Castle Ashby
May 26–30, 2026
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Polyvagal Theory in Therapy: Practical Applications for Treating Trauma
Explore the clinical power of Polyvagal Theory with Deb Dana in this immersive weeklong training at the Cape Cod Institute. Designed for therapists, educators, and healing professionals, this course offers a deep dive into the autonomic nervous system and its essential role in shaping experiences of safety, connection, and regulation.
Across five half‑day sessions from August 10–14, 2026, Deb will guide participants through the organizing principles of Polyvagal Theory and its practical application in therapy. Through clear teaching, experiential exercises, and guided reflection, you’ll learn how autonomic states influence behavior, how to track patterns of protection and connection, and how to support clients in moving toward greater regulation and resilience.
This training provides 15 hours of learning and is available both in‑person and live‑online, offering flexibility for clinicians around the world.
Hosted by the Cape Cod Institute
August 10–14, 2026
In‑Person + Live‑Online | CEs available
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The Science of Safety: A Multi-Day Polyvagal Skills Workshop for Clinicians
Join Deb Dana in Copenhagen for a three‑day clinical workshop exploring the science of safety and the practical application of Polyvagal Theory in therapeutic work. Designed for mental health professionals, this training offers a grounded, experiential approach to understanding the autonomic nervous system and integrating polyvagal‑informed skills into clinical practice.
The workshop begins with an evening introduction and continues with three full days of learning, practice, and reflection. Participants will explore how autonomic states shape clients’ stories and behaviors, how to recognize patterns of protection and connection, and how to support pathways toward regulation and resilience. Through teaching, guided exercises, and applied skills work, clinicians will deepen their capacity to bring a regulated, attuned presence into the therapeutic relationship.
Held at Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke’s Community Hall in central Copenhagen, this training provides a supportive environment for clinicians to learn, practice, and connect with colleagues.
Hosted by Dansk Psykolog Forening
November 18–21, 2026
Copenhagen, Denmark
Intro Session: Wednesday, 5:00–8:00 p.m.
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Deb Dana's Annual Master Class Retreat
Deb’s annual Master Class Retreat offers an intimate, retreat‑style learning experience for advanced practitioners looking to deepen their Polyvagal‑informed practice.
Designed for professionals who have completed Deb’s Foundations training series or other multi-day training and are actively integrating Polyvagal Theory into their clinical work, this gathering provides a unique opportunity to learn with Deb in a setting that supports reflection, embodiment, and meaningful professional growth with like-minded colleagues.
Across several days of immersive learning, participants explore the nuances of Polyvagal‑guided clinical work through teaching, demonstrations, experiential practices, and collaborative inquiry.
With a focus on application, integration, and the lived experience of Polyvagal principles, the Master Class invites clinicians to refine their skills and deepen their understanding of the nervous system as a guide in therapy and trauma treatment.
Held in a serene, natural setting, the retreat also offers time for rest, connection, and community with colleagues who share a commitment to Polyvagal‑informed living and practice.
Hosted by Deb Dana’s Rhythm of Regulation
September 14 - 18, 2026
Washington, ME
Co-Hosted Trainings
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Psychotherapy Networker: Masterclass
Co-Hosted with PESI
Polyvagal Informed Therapy Masterclass
Join Deb in a one-on-one analysis with Networker Continuing Education Director and clinician, Zachary Taylor, as they discuss Deb's unique contribution & how she works moment-by-moment in real time.
See Deb Dana in action with real clients and experience how applying Polyvagal Theory insights can transform your treatment outcomes
On-demand
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Finding Safety in your Nervous System
Co-Hosted with Sounds True
A Non-Clinical Introductory Program for Curious Humans
This online course offers resources to help calm your body & soothe your soul. Here, Deb Dana provides her valuable blueprint for building resilience and finding safety during the many ups and downs of life.
On-demand