Upcoming Events

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
12:00pm-12:45pm ET
Free Community Event: Author Talk with Ruby Jo Walker, LCSW- Applied Polyvagal Theory for Resilience and Post-Traumatic Growthā
Join Polyvagal Institute and PVI Course Partner Ruby Jo Walker, LCSW for a free Author Talk highlighting her upcoming publication, "Applied Polyvagal Theory for Resilience and Post-Traumatic Growth: A Clinician's Guide." The book is currently available for pre-order, with a release date of May 19, 2026. Can't join us live in real time? Your registration includes access to the event recording that is emailed out within 48 hours of the live event.

Friday, April 24, 2026
12:00pm-1:00pm ET
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Free Community Event: Live Discussion with Deb Dana, LCSWāā
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You're invited to a special live-online discussion with Deb Dana, LCSW, ārenowned polyvagal expert, Co-Founder, and Course Partner at PVI. This free community event is a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the leading voices in the field of Polyvagal Theory. Deb will answer your questions, share practical insights, and offer guidance on how to apply polyvagal principles in your own life and work. Whether youāre just beginning your polyvagal journey or have been integrating the theory for years, youāll leave with renewed inspiration and deeper understanding. This is a special chance to connect not only with Deb, but also with fellow students and practitioners from around the world who share your commitment to creating safety, connection, and healing. We canāt wait to come together, learn, and be inspired by Debās wisdom and warmthāyou wonāt want to miss this special event! Deb Dana is a co-founder of Polyvagal Institute. *Please note: a recording of this event will be available for two weeks following the live discussion, and is only accessible to those who register. We hope you can join us!

Post-Conference Workshop Day
In-Person, Sitges Spain
September 25, 2026āā
Navigating Conflict with a Resilient Nervous System:
The 2026 PVI International Gathering in Sitges, Spaināā
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The Post-Conference Workshop Day is a chance to expand your experience with hands-on learning! Add-on the post-conference workshop day on September 25, 2026 to your main conference ticket, or come simply for this one day of in-person learning. You will have an opportunity to spend the day learning from our experts how to apply polyvagal principles to your work. This experiential, in-person experience will deepen your understanding and further your ability to bring Polyvagal Theory to your clients. Presented in English with simultaneous live Spanish interpretation.
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Monday, April 6, 2026
12:00pm-12:45pm ET
Free Polyvagal-Informed Embodied Mindfulness Practice Sessionāāāāāāāāāāāā
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Join PVI and our Director of Organizational Training, Stephanie D'Angelo, for this free reset! Take some time out of your day to dedicate to your practice of mindfulness. Mindfulness meditation is one of the most powerful methods we have to regulate our nervous systems! During these brief online practice sessions you'll explore ways you can personally create stability and cultivate safety, move toward acceptance of the present moment experience, cultivate self-compassion, practice making choices, and be curious. Everything offered during the session is invitational, and you will be empowered by having the choice to opt-out at any time. ā Stephanie DāAngelo CMT-P has a masterās degree in Mindfulness Studies from Lesley University, where she developed the Polyvagal Informed Embodied Mindfulness program. Can't join us live in real time? Your registration includes access to the event recording that is emailed out within 48 hours of the live event.
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Monday, May 4, 2026
12:00pm-12:45pm ET
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Free Polyvagal-Informed Embodied Mindfulness Practice Sessionāāāāāāāāāāāā
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Join PVI and our Director of Organizational Training, Stephanie D'Angelo, for this free reset! Take some time out of your day to dedicate to your practice of mindfulness. Mindfulness meditation is one of the most powerful methods we have to regulate our nervous systems! During these brief online practice sessions you'll explore ways you can personally create stability and cultivate safety, move toward acceptance of the present moment experience, cultivate self-compassion, practice making choices, and be curious. Everything offered during the session is invitational, and you will be empowered by having the choice to opt-out at any time. ā Stephanie DāAngelo CMT-P has a masterās degree in Mindfulness Studies from Lesley University, where she developed the Polyvagal Informed Embodied Mindfulness program. Can't join us live in real time? Your registration includes access to the event recording that is emailed out within 48 hours of the live event.

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
12:00pm-12:45pm ET
Free Info Session: Polyvagal-Informed Training for Organizationsāāā
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Join us for a brief, practical information session designed for nonprofit and for-profit leaders who are navigating high demands, workforce stress, and the need for sustainable performance. In this session led by Stephanie D'Angelo, Director of Organizational Training, youāll learn: -How chronic stress and turnover impact organizational capacity from a nervous-system perspective -Why staff stability, leadership regulation, and culture are foundational to consistent outcomes -How Polyvagal Theory applies to leadership, teams, and service delivery across sectors -How our three levels of trainingāAwareness ā Practice ā Capacity & Integrationāsupport sustainable change -Which training format may best fit your organizationās goals, timeline, and budget Weāll review training options, share real-world examples, and answer questions. This session is informational (not a training) and is intended to help you assess fit and next steps. Who should attend? Executive leaders, HR and People Operations, organizational development, program directors, and team leads- everyone is welcome! Can't join us live in real time? Your registration includes access to the event recording that is emailed out within 48 hours of the live event.

The 2026 PVI International Conference
In-Person and Online
September 22- September 24, 2026ā
Navigating Conflict with a Resilient Nervous System:
The 2026 PVI International Gathering in Sitges, Spaināā
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Tickets now available! Navigating Conflict with a Resilient Nervous System will explore how polyvagal principles help individuals and communities meet conflict with flexibility, groundedness, and connection. In-Person and Live-Online tickets are now available for the conference, scheduled for September 22-24, 2026 at The Melia Hotel in Sitges, Spain, just outside of Barcelona. Presented in English with simultaneous live Spanish interpretation. Register today! Hotel accommodations and in-person tickets are limited.
