How does polyvagal theory differ from mindfulness?
Answer
PVT and mindfulness are somewhat connected, but with polyvagal theory, there is a heavy focus on the science related to the body’s nervous system.
Mindfulness is different because mindfulness is just being aware of our surroundings without judgment. So we are integrating that into polyvagal to help keep us centered and connected when we are in our ventral vagal, and that helps us understand and be safe there. But also that gives us more tools to use when we are in freeze or when we are in fight or flight.
Mindfulness is a part of polyvagal theory, but they are two separate things that just work really well together.
Gabrielle Juliano-Villani is a licensed clinical social worker living in Sarasota, FL. She is the founder of GJV Consulting and Training, where she provides consulting on clinical issues and how to grow beyond the 1:1 model. She is the Clinical Director of Colorado In-Home Counseling, a group practice based in Colorado that provides telehealth and in-home sessions to adults, older adults, and those with disabilities; with a focus on grief/loss, chronic health issues, trauma, anxiety/depression, and caregiver issues. Gabrielle has been in private practice since 2017 and before being in private practice she worked in child protective services as a victim’s advocate, residential treatment, and an in-home care manager with an insurance company. When Gabrielle is not working, she is at the beach reading a psychological thriller or teaching Zumba.
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