Previous Training & Events

Past and current cohorts

Deb Dana’s Foundations of Polyvagal Informed Practice

Deb has made her Foundations intensive course available worldwide by creating a virtual, 6-month course that combines live instruction, interactive exercises, demonstrations, readings and pre-recorded videos. Deb’s hand selected senior trainers and consultants warmly and skillfully teach the live portions of the course.

February 2025 Hosted by Rhythm of Regulation Virtual/US/Canada-based cohort.

Taught by senior trainers Kelly Perry, LCSW & Allyson Fish, LCSW with Carolyn Piro, LCSW, Kate Shelton, LMHC, & Miriam Lieberman, MA, LCMHCS, as consultants.

January 2026 Hosted by Rhythm of Regulation Virtual/US/Canada-based cohort. FMI-To register, see https://www.rhythmofregulation.com

Taught by senior trainers Kelly Perry, LCSW & Amy Stenger Sullivan, LPCC-S with Hayley F. Hoffman, MA, LPC. Anna Nerone, LPCC, and Blair Lord, LCSW, as consultants.

Deb Dana’s Advanced Master Class Retreat Series

These are retreat style, intimate in-person workshops where participants deepen their knowledge and experience of Polyvagal Theory. Master classes are advanced level training meant for participants who have completed her Foundations training or other multi-day foundational trainings.

Taught by Deb Dana, LCSW & Tina Zorger, PhD, with Kelly Perry, LCSW and Allyson Fish, LCSW assisting.

June 2023. Medowmak Retreat Center, Washington, Maine

September 2024. Medowmak Retreat Center, Washington, Maine

September 9/8-9/12, 2025 Medowmak Retreat Center, Washington, Maine

Fall 2026-TBD

Deb Dana’s Foundations of Polyvagal Informed Practice for VA Clinicians

Hosted by PESI Virtual 6 months/2021

Taught by Deb Dana, LCSW, and Tina Zorger, PhD. with Meredith Bryden, LCSW, Kelly Perry, LCSW, & Allyson Fish, LCSW as consultants.