Stephen Porges (2013)

Published in 2011, The Polyvagal Theory introduced Stephen Porges’s groundbreaking insights on the autonomic nervous system to clinicians, offering a new framework for understanding trauma, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. While the book was widely praised for linking psychological experiences with physical responses, some found its content challenging to read.

Disclaimer: the theory has a neuronormative lens, so we recommend reading it in conjunction with the blog linked below 'A Neurodiversity Paradigm Lens on Polyvagal Theory'.

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