The Polyvagal Solution - by Rebecca Kase (Paperback)

About the Book

In an increasingly uncertain world, it can feel like we're in a constant state of high alert--fighting, fleeing, or flailing our way through daily life as best as we can. Stress and emotional overwhelm are at the root of many common forms of suffering--often wreaking havoc on our bodies and minds. Drawing on the power of polyvagal theory and body-based techniques, this groundbreaking book reveals the secrets to conquering stress, finding emotional balance, building resilience, and discovering true inner peace.

Book Synopsis

"This accessible guide empowers individuals to harness the vagus nerve's power for a more connected, balanced, and fulfilling life."
--Stephen W. Porges, PhD, creator of polyvagal theory

Cutting-edge strategies for interrupting your body's stress response, becoming stress-resilient, and achieving lasting calm in the face of chaos.

Does it feel like you're always on high alert--fighting, fleeing, or flailing your way through daily life? You're far from alone. Stress has reached epidemic levels in our society, and can wreak havoc on both our physical and mental health--leading to anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and substance abuse. Your body was designed to cope with stress, but too much for too long overrides your built-in capacity to recover and restore. So, how can you transform the way you respond to and manage stress?

The Polyvagal Solution provides a clear path to becoming stress-resilient in the face of daily chaos. Based in the neuroscience of polyvagal theory, this breakthrough guide will introduce you to your vagus nerve--the conductor of your emotions that's running the show when everything just feels like too much. By stimulating the vagus nerve, you can interrupt your body's stress response and achieve lasting calm. In addition to exercising your nervous system, you'll find go-to skills to reduce overwhelm and feel better in the moment, and even develop your own stress management tool kit. You'll also discover techniques to regulate, soothe, and quiet your embattled nerves, so you can recharge and start living a more fulfilling life.

If you've had enough of being hijacked by stress, and your health and happiness being held hostage by fear and anxiety, it might be time to rewire your nervous system to find balance, build resilience, and discover true inner peace. This book can help you get started right now.

Review Quotes

"The Polyvagal Solution guides readers in reclaiming their biological heritage as a coregulated, connected species. Through the lens of polyvagal theory, this practical book reveals how the vagus nerve influences stress and serenity. With profound insights and exercises, readers will learn to neutralize stress responses, fostering balance and resilience. This accessible guide empowers individuals to harness the vagus nerve's power for a more connected, balanced, and fulfilling life."
--Stephen W. Porges, PhD, distinguished university scientist at Indiana University, and creator of polyvagal theory--Stephen W. Porges, PhD

"Making knowledge from the psychological professions more available and accessible to ordinary folks is an imperative in modern times. Rebecca Kase rises to this challenge beautifully in The Polyvagal Solution. Even those of us who find neuroscience difficult to comprehend can get something out of this book and be more empowered in our healing as a result. Practical, clinically sound, and useful, The Polyvagal Solution is an excellent resource for the general public and clinical professions alike, and I will look forward to recommending it."
--Jamie Marich, PhD, LPCC-S, REAT, RYT-500, founder of The Institute for Creative Mindfulness, and author of Dissociation Made Simple, Trauma and the 12 Steps, and many other books in the field of trauma recovery--Jamie Marich, PhD, LPCC-S, REAT, RYT-500

"Rebecca Kase masterfully bridges the science of stress and the art of self-discovery in this must-read. With clear explanations and transformative exercises, she empowers readers to understand their unique nervous systems and create a personalized path to resilience. This book is an essential guide for stress relief and burnout prevention--practical, insightful, and ready to use from page one."
--Cait Donovan, keynote speaker; burnout expert; host of FRIED. The Burnout Podcast; and author of The Bouncebackability Factor--Cait Donovan

About the Author

Rebecca Kase, LCSW, is a licensed psychotherapist and trauma expert. She is an eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) consultant and trainer; and owns the Trauma Therapist Institute, a professional trauma training and consulting company. She is a polyvagal theory expert, published author, trained yoga instructor, and transformation coach. She lives outside of Tacoma, WA.

Foreword writer Arielle Schwartz, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist, certified complex trauma professional, EMDR consultant, and Kripalu yoga teacher. She is a faculty member at the Polyvagal Institute, and author of several books, including The Complex PTSD Workbook and EMDR Therapy and Somatic Psychology.