A Polyvagal Informed Approach to Therapeutic Work with Children and Young People

A Polyvagal Informed Approach to Therapeutic Work with Children and Young People presents a guide to best supporting children and young people through a polyvagal lens.

Karen O'Neill is an adult psychotherapist, child therapist, parent-infant therapist, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Europe Accredited Practitioner. Based in the UK, she offers psychotherapy to individuals as well as clinical supervision and consultancy work. Her specialist interest is parent-child dyads to strengthen the relationship between them. Tara McDonald is a child therapist, adult psychotherapist, and clinical supervisor based in the UK. She works with individuals through a polyvagal and attachmentfocused lens. Her passion is in supporting parents and carers who might be experiencing difficulties or hurt in their journey as a parent.

Introduction 1. Introducing the Polyvagal Theory 2. Our Six Storytellers 3. Internal Surveillance System 4. Shaping Behaviour and Sense of Safety 5. Emotional Regulator 6. Perceptions of Play and Metaphor 7. Integrating the Polyvagal Theory into Practice 8. Scaffolding Caregivers and Teachers 9. Pandemic Hangover 10. Healing through a Polyvagal Lens