Sources & Key Research — Polyvagal-informed practice

[1] Porges, S. W. Polyvagal Theory: Current Status, Clinical Applications, and Future Directions. Clinical Neuropsychiatry, 2025. Read the study.

[2] Grossman, P. Fundamental challenges and likely refutations of the five basic premises of the polyvagal theory. Biological Psychology, 2023. Read the study.

[3] Grossman, P. et al. Why The Polyvagal Theory Is Untenable: An international expert evaluation of the polyvagal theory. Clinical Neuropsychiatry, 2026. Read the study.

[4] Porges, S. W. When A Critique Becomes Untenable: A Scholarly Response To Grossman Et Al.'s Evaluation Of Polyvagal Theory. Clinical Neuropsychiatry, 2026. Read the study.

[5] Poli, A. et al. A Systematic Review of a Polyvagal Perspective on Embodied Contemplative Practices as Promoters of Cardiorespiratory Coupling and Traumatic Stress Recovery for PTSD and OCD. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021. Read the review.