Healing Addiction with The Felt Sense Polyvagal Model | Jan Winhall

🎙️ In this workshop, Jan Winhall describes a revolutionary perspective that views addiction not as a disorder, but as an adaptive response to regulate the autonomic nervous system. Jan’s Felt Sense Polyvagal Model integrates Stephen Porges's neuroscience with Eugene Gendlin's embodied wisdom. The model includes somatic practices that rewire the nervous system and promote healing. Jan Winhall, M.S.W. P.I.F.O.T. is an author, teacher and seasoned trauma and addiction psychotherapist. She is an Educational Partner with the Polyvagal Institute, an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Toronto, a Certifying Co-Ordinator with the International Focusing Institute, and Co-Director of the Borden Street Clinic.   ⏱️ Key Moments: 00:00 Introduction 02:44 Jan’s history with addiction 08:12 Workshop begins / Jan’s initial women’s group 09:37 Early days: feminist therapists / trauma & recovery 15:49 Eugene Gendlin: felt sense & focusing 21:44 Learning model of addiction 23:07 Brain and addiction 27:40 Felt Sense Polyvagal Model 36:19 Interoception and neuroception 38:14 Four circles practice 42:22 Surviving to thriving 43:53 Felt sense polyvagal grounding practice (guided) 🔗 Links: • Jan’s website: https://janwinhall.com & books: - Treating Trauma and Addiction with the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model, https://janwinhall.com/book - 20 Embodied Practices for Healing Trauma and Addiction, https://janwinhall.com/20-embodied-practices • Marc Lewis, “The Biology of Desire” https://memoirsofanaddictedbrain.com ☕ If you'd like to support our community, you're welcome to buy us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/friendlycircleberlin 🌍 Stay Connected and Join Our Newsletter: https://friendlycircleberlin.org/newsletter 📅 Check Out Our Free Upcoming Workshops: https://friendlycircleberlin.org/meetings-workshops 🌟 Friendly Circle Berlin's Mission: We are committed to making the latest research and transformative ideas in recovery more accessible. Our goal is to empower individuals to enhance their well-being and quality of life through this knowledge. 🔗 Learn More About Us: https://friendlycircleberlin.org #EmotionalSobriety #RecoveryTools #AddictionRecovery #FriendlyCircleBerlin #Recovery #PersonalGrowth #HealingJourney #MentalHealth #TraumaRecovery #SpiritualGrowth #EmotionalHealing #PersonalTransformation #RecoveryCommunity #SelfDiscovery #EmotionalIntelligence #InnerWork #TraumaInformed #HealingCommunity #MentalWellness #SpiritualAwakening #EmotionalHealth #PersonalDevelopment #RecoveryJourney #SelfAwareness #CommunitySupport #ConsciousLiving #InnerHealing #EmotionalGrowth #TransformationalWork #HolisticHealing #SelfCompassion #AddictionRecovery #AddictionAwareness #polyvagal #polyvagaltheory ------------------------ DISCLAIMER: This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for clinical care. Please consult a health care provider for guidance specific to your case.