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Vagus nerve

Harnessing the Power of the Vagus Nerve: A Therapeutic Approach

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Course Details

Instructor
Ricki Dembitzer,  MS, OTR/L

Date
Thursday, March 11, 2021
9:30AM-12:00PM EST

Format

  • Live webinar

2.5 contact hours
0.25 AOTA CEUs, 3 NBCOT PDUs, 3.0 NY PT CEUs, 2.5 CTLE credit hours, 2.5 CEUs for SLPs in NY,    2.5 CEUs for NY social workers

Cost
$69
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Target Audience
OT, OTA, PT, PTA, speech therapists, special education teachers, social workers

This course will provide an overview of the autonomic nervous system and its two branches the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and their corresponding roles. The Vagus nerve and its role in regulating our nervous systems will be discussed. The polyvagal theory will be described as well as the therapeutic interventions that help improve vagal tone. Additionally, other treatment ideas to help improve self-regulation using the power of the Vagus nerve will be emphasized. Several primitive reflexes related to the Vagus response will also be discussed. The course is geared towards therapists working with children, teens and adults looking for another way to improve their client’s reactions to stress as well as the underlying nervous system reactions involved. It is geared towards the neurotypical client as well as those with any history of trauma or underlying condition or diagnosis.

 

Downloads

Brochure-polyvagal-course-March-2021

About the Instructor

Ricki DembitzerRicki Dembitzer has been an Occupational Therapist for over 20 years specializing in pediatrics. She graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in psychology from Wayne State University in Michigan and received an additional Bachelor’s of Science degree in Health Sciences as well as a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Touro College in New York City. Read More

What Our Course Participants Say

Ricki was extremely clear. Very organized presentation, packed with information, amazing use of videos. Very practical with just the right amount of why. – Shira

The instructor is very knowledgeable. – Marguerita

Loaded with info and practical application – Golda

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this seminar the participant will be able to:

  1. Define the two branches of the autonomic nervous system and list at least 2 of their roles
  2. Identify 3 functions of the Vagus nerve and how it affects us
  3. Name 3 states of the Autonomic nervous system according to the polyvagal theory
  4. Name two ways to measure Vagal tone
  5. List 2 reflexes related to the Vagus nerve and its ANS affect.
  6. List at least 5 ways to self-regulate using the Vagus nerve techniques taught

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