Deb Dana, LCSW, is a clinician and consultant specializing in using the lens of Polyvagal Theory to understand and resolve the impact of trauma and create ways of working that honor the role of the autonomic nervous system. She is a founding member of the Polyvagal Institute and lectures internationally. She is the author of several books, including Anchored and Polyvagal Exercises for Safety and Connection. For more, visit rhythmofregulation.com.

Listen to Tami Simon's in-depth audio podcast interview with Deb Dana: Becoming an Active Operator of Your Nervous System »

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