Polyvagal Institute is the official organization for polyvagal theory founded by Dr. Stephen Porges. Offers courses, certifications, and clinical resources for trauma-informed therapists. Educational rather than a software tool.
Trauma-Informed ToolsVerified June 2026
Polyvagal Institute Resources
Training, courses, and resources on polyvagal theory.
About Polyvagal Institute Resources
What Polyvagal Institute Resources does
The features that actually matter for therapy practice.
Polyvagal theory courses
Clinical resources
Certification pathways
Practitioner directory
Honest assessment
What works and what does not, based on hands-on testing.
What works well
- Authoritative source
- Strong clinical content
Where it falls short
- Educational, not a clinical tool
- Per-course pricing adds up
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