Clinical Gems - The Vagus Nerve

The Vagus nerve our longest cranial nerve (CN X), wandering from our cranium to many parts of the body is one of the most extensive neural networks in the body. The vagus is the major contributor of parasympathetic control and in doing so, regulates our stress and trauma response.

Research and specialists in this field (Dacher Keltner, Poges, Levine) have suggested that the vagus nerve plays a large role in communication, emotions like compassion sympathy and gratitude, but also states of trauma, anxiety, depression, autism and more. Working with clients who struggle with anxiety and depression is unfortunately becoming more common. This workshop aims to provide participants with knowledge and skills to better understand the role of the vagus in general health, as well as in these clinical conditions. 

The weekend workshop will explore the many relationships of the vagus, review its anatomy and physiology, and related structures like…