Tuesday, February 24, 2026
1:00 PM ET – 4:15 PM ET
Overview:
Polyvagal Theory offers a powerful framework for understanding how the autonomic nervous system shapes clients’ experiences of safety, connection, and threat. This training introduces clinicians to the foundational principles of Polyvagal Theory, including the three neural circuits of the autonomic nervous system, the role of neuroception, and the importance of co-regulation in therapeutic work.
In this presentation, Courtney Rolfe will help participants learn to apply this framework to clinical practice by translating Polyvagal concepts into client-friendly language, integrating psychoeducational strategies, and utilizing both passive and active interventions to foster safety and therapeutic alliance. Special attention will be given to the unique challenges and opportunities of online therapy, with strategies to cultivate autonomic safety and enhance co-regulation in digital spaces. By the conclusion of the presentation, clinicians will be equipped with practical tools for creating safe, regulated therapeutic environments that support client engagement and healing.
Objectives:
- Describe the foundational principles of Polyvagal Theory and communicate them in client-friendly language for psychoeducation.
- Differentiate the three circuits of the autonomic nervous system and apply them in clinical education and treatment planning.
- Implement strategies to help clients activate the regulating capacities of the autonomic nervous system to establish safety and co-regulation in therapy.
- Apply Polyvagal-informed interventions to enhance therapeutic alliance and client safety in the context of online therapy.
Scope and Limitations Disclosure
This course provides licensed mental health professionals with an overview of Polyvagal Theory and its clinical applications for fostering safety, connection, and regulation in therapy. It emphasizes translating Polyvagal concepts into client-centered language and applying psychoeducational and experiential strategies to enhance co-regulation. While evidence-informed tools and interventions are presented, this training does not provide certification in Polyvagal Theory or substitute for formal training in somatic or physiological therapies. Participants are encouraged to apply the material within their professional scope of practice, ethical standards, and licensure requirements.
Commercial Support Disclosure
Courtney Rolfe, LCPC, is a clinician and educator who integrates trauma-informed, somatic, and attachment-based approaches into her teaching and practice. References to Polyvagal Theory or related materials are provided solely for educational purposes. Participants are not required to purchase any products, books, or services to complete this course. The presenter has no relevant financial relationships to disclose beyond standard speaking compensation.
Course materials are only available to enrolled students.
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Courtney Rolfe, LCPC
Courtney Rolfe, LCPC, is a licensed psychotherapist, speaker, and author passionate about bringing Polyvagal Theory to clinicians and wellness professionals across the globe. A leading expert in the Polyvagal Theory, Courtney’s passion lies in supporting and teaching clinicians, helping individuals and communities heal, and in living the model of navigating the world with a regulated nervous system. Courtney maintains a private practice based in Chicago, Illinois, in addition to being a speaker and trainer. Courtney recently published the book “Polyvagal Prompts”, co-authored with Deb Dana, and published by W. W. Norton Company
National Approvals
eCare BHI, as the accredited and approved sponsor, maintains responsibility for all the programs and must abide by each board’s continuing education guidelines.
Professional Counselors — The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
E Care Behavioral Health Institute has been approved by NBCC as an approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No. 6703. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC are clearly identified. E care Behavioral Health Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Addiction Professionals — NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC)
E Care Behavioral Health Institute is officially on file with NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) as an Approved Education Provider. They are formally known as NAADAC Provider #139138. Please note that E care Behavioral Health Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
Social Workers — Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
E Care Behavioral Health Institute, #1706, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. E Care Behavioral Health Institute maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 06-03-2020 – 06-03-2026.
CE Broker
CE Broker is a continuing education tracking system in which licensees track their compliance and report their completed CE hours credit (CE Broker Tracking #50-33336)
State Approvals
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