Use of Professional Self and The Parasympathetic Nervous System - May 21, 2025
- Registration Closed
A 5-Hour Training with Dr. Tana Bridge
8:30am-3:00pm
Carroll Town Hall - 92 School St, Twin Mountain, NH 03595
Scholarships available!
Presentation: This session will explore two distinct areas and the overlap of the two! Participants will explore skills in advancing the use of ‘professional self’. Further, they will advance their understanding of when and how to engage the parasympathetic nervous system with those we serve. The intersect between self and parasympathetic engagement through techniques in neuroception (polyvagal theory) will be reviewed. Engagement of the parasympathetic nervous system to advance personal and professional wellness will be practiced.
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the power of the professional relationship;
- Describe how Implicit biases are formed and the impact on professional engagement;
- Explain skills in challenging Implicit Biases;
- Describe the role and function of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system for individuals who experience anxiety, trauma and stress related challenges;
- Explain polyvagal theory and the impact of neuroception and skills in neurception engagement;
- List opportunities for parasympathetic engagement; and
- Apply skills in parasympathetic engagement for self-care and wellness.
5 Contact Hours Available
CRSW Performance Domains: 3-4
LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 6-7, 11 & 15-18
Certified Prevention Specialist Domains: 6
NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category A) & Psychologist (Category A)
NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
Dr. Tana Bridge
Professor, School of Social Work/Faculty Associate, Graduate School
Eastern Michigan University
Dr. Tana Bridge is a Professor of Social Work and Faculty Associate at Eastern Michigan University with more than three decades of experience in social work education, clinical practice, research, and professional training. She is nationally recognized for her expertise in trauma, vicarious trauma, grief and loss, ethics, and workforce wellness, and has provided training and consultation to healthcare, behavioral health, education, and human service professionals across the country. Dr. Bridge is a licensed clinical social worker, has received several outstanding awards, and is former Chair of Michigan’s Governor’s Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect.
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