The Polyvagal Path to Joyful Learning

Transforming Classrooms One Nervous System at a Time

By: Debra Em Wilson, Deb Dana - foreword

Narrated by: Coleen Marlo

The optimal state for learning is one of safety, connection, motivation, and engagement.

Every student and teacher is different, but there's one thing each has in common: a responsive nervous system ready for action. Whether it's a fight breaking out on the playground, a difficult conversation with a parent, or an impromptu fire drill, understanding how the nervous system responds can help keep teachers and students on an even keel.

Polyvagal Theory (PVT) has had a tremendous impact on the mental health field, shedding light on how the nervous system predictably moves between different states in response to changing situations. School consultant Debra Em Wilson introduces PVT to educators and shows how using PVT-guided strategies can help create optimal learning environments. When school staff understand the role of the nervous system in learning, they can better help students develop the skills leading to increased resilience, adaptability, and flexibility: essential qualities for social, emotional, and academic success.

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©2023 Debra Em Wilson (P)2023 Tantor

Wow! Excellent book!!

Insightful, Debra is a gifted Teacher, educator and Author. Anyone can benefit from reading and studying this book and the concepts presented here, not just educators but corporate America as well!