Polyvagal Theory Chart: Nervous System Regulation

Regulate & Reconnect with the Polyvagal Theory Cheat Sheet & Somatic Tools 🧠🌿

Deepen your understanding of the nervous system and support your healing journey with TherapyWithCT’s Polyvagal Theory Cheat Sheet & Somatic Awareness Bundle.

This 20-page digital guide simplifies the core principles of Polyvagal Theory, offering a practical and compassionate approach to nervous system regulation and trauma recovery.

Why This Bundle Matters

• Promote Nervous System Regulation – Learn to recognize when you’re in fight, flight, or freeze, and gently guide yourself back toward calm.

• Increase Self-Awareness – Spot the cues that signal stress or safety so you can respond with intention rather than react automatically.

• Support Trauma Recovery – Build a stronger sense of safety in your body with tools that are trauma-informed and rooted in the work of Dr. Stephen Porges.

• Enhance Connection – Discover how co-regulation and glimmers (moments of micro-safety) help you reconnect with others and yourself.

What is in this Bundle

📘 Foundational Nervous System Education

• Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System

• The Polyvagal Ladder & Curve explained with visuals

• The Vagus Nerve and its role in healing and safety

• Window of Tolerance & Co-Regulation simplified

🎯 Somatic Awareness Flashcards (44 total)

• Quick grounding techniques to calm stress in the moment

• Glimmer activities to activate rest & digest

• Somatic tools to reconnect with the present and soothe overwhelm

📝 Bonus Worksheets Include

• Mapping Your Nervous System

• Identifying Trauma Triggers & Cues

• Exploring Glimmers for Self-Regulation

• Somatic Reflection Prompts

Rooted in the work of Dr. Stephen Porges, this booklet is designed to help you tune into your body, understand your trauma responses, and build a sense of internal safety. Ideal for personal exploration or trauma-informed therapy settings.

Who Is This Bundle For?

• Individuals managing anxiety, trauma, or stress who want daily regulation tools.

• Therapy clients looking for clear, take-home resources to reinforce progress between sessions.

• Therapists, coaches, and trauma-informed practitioners who want accessible handouts (see commercial license option below).

• Anyone interested in building body-based awareness and self-compassion through somatic practices.

Key Features

• ✅ 20-page digital guide that makes Polyvagal Theory easy to understand.

• ✅ 44 printable flashcards with grounding and regulation practices you can use daily.

• ✅ Trauma-informed tools designed for both personal exploration and professional contexts.

• ✅ Practical applications – not just theory, but ready-to-use strategies you can rely on.

🌟 PERSONAL USE ONLY

🌟 FOR THERAPY PRACTICES PLEASE PURCHASE THE COMMERCIAL LICENSE

Commercial use is not allowed and is not for resale. If you’d like to use this resource in your professional practice, kindly purchase the appropriate license.

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