Introduction
- Why brain-body approaches matter for trauma recovery
- Quick overview of Polyvagal Theory, EMDR, and somatic modalities
- Scope of practice, risks and limitations
Polyvagal-Informed Tools
- Using cues of safety and co-regulation
- Top interventions to shift autonomic states
EMDR-Based Strategies
- Bilateral stimulation and adaptive information processing
- Practical “in-session hacks” for trauma looping
Somatic Interventions
- Body awareness, movement, and grounding techniques
- Practical ways to release stored trauma physiology
Integration and Clinical Application
- Case vignette
- Choosing the right tool for the right client at the right moment


