Understanding Polyvagal Theory

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Contents What is Polyvagal Theory? The Polyvagal Theory, developed by Dr Stephen Porges in the early 1990s, offers a comprehensive framework for understanding the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and its role in emotional regulation, social connection, and behavioural responses. The theory has significantly influenced fields like psychology, psychiatry, and neuroscience by shedding light on how […]

The Person-Centred Approach to Counselling

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Contents What is the Person-Centred Approach? The person-centred approach to counselling, developed by the influential psychologist Carl Rogers in the 1940s and 1950s, revolutionised the field of psychotherapy by placing the client at the heart of the therapeutic process. This approach, also known as client-centred or Rogerian therapy, emphasises the importance of the therapeutic relationship […]