This book compiles for the first time Stephen W. Porges's decades of research. A leading
expert in developmental psychophysiology and developmental behavioral neuroscience Porges is
the mind behind the groundbreaking Polyvagal Theory which has startling implications for the
treatment of anxiety depression trauma and autism. Adopted by clinicians around the world
the Polyvagal Theory has provided exciting new insights into the way our autonomic nervous
system unconsciously mediates social engagement trust and intimacy.
