Your Trainers
Kelly and Allyson met in 2009 while working at the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs as therapists. They worked together at that location for a total of 16 years. Initially, they didn’t get along. While working for the VA, they were privileged to obtain clinical consultation from Deb Dana, LCSW, for 8 years. During their employment at VA, Kelly and Allyson were able to attend Deb’s Rhythm of Regulation intensive series and her Master’s class in Polyvagal Theory. In learning about their nervous systems, they began to understand that they didn’t get along because they were oriented differently in their nervous systems, Kelly being more sympathetic, and Allyson being more dorsal. This awareness allowed them to make repairs on previous ruptures while working together and to become friends. Kelly and Allyson have since assisted Deb on Polyvagal Trainings provided to other clinicians and have co-facilitated Polyvagal consultation groups for other clinician’s.
Kelly and Allyson no longer work together at the VA, but their friendship and collegial relationship remains. They both maintain a private practice and have chosen to locate within the same building. Together, they function as senior trainers for Deb Dana’s Rhythm of Regulation intensive foundations course. For more information on that course, go to www.rhythmofregulation.com. They join together to offer polyvagal training to various organizations all over the world. To request training for your organization, you may contact them directly, or email [email protected]