Polyvagal Theory
This is the second part of a eight-part workshop series.
- The Polyvagal Theory and the Autonomic Nervous System
- 3 main principals of the Polyvagal Theory
- Phylogenetic development of the Autonomic Nervous System
- Autonomic Nervous System responses
- How our physiological state influences these responses
- The Autonomic Tree and plotting your Autonomic life map
- Applications for therapy
- The Social Engagement System
Course Content
Presenter
Maggi McAllister-MacGregor is a highly experienced counsellor, supervisor, and trainer in private practice, with over 25 years of working in the field. With a strong foundation in neuroscience and biology dating back to her first degree in the 1970s, Maggi has developed a particular passion for Polyvagal Theory and its role in understanding how we navigate life’s experiences.
Her expertise in bereavement work is rooted in years of hands-on work in hospices, where she provided compassionate care to individuals nearing the end of life as well as bereaved families and friends. In addition, she has served as a supervisor for Cruse Bereavement, further deepening her understanding of grief and loss.
Maggi’s approach integrates scientific insight with therapeutic practice, helping professionals better understand how bereavement impacts the autonomic nervous system— both psychologically and physiologically. Her workshops offer an engaging, informed, and compassionate perspective on working with grief through the lens of Polyvagal Theory.
