*Free* Application of Polyvagal Principles to Animal Assisted Therapy – August 23, 2025

What is "Dr. Bailey's Banter"?
Periodically, PVEI's founder, Dr. Rebecca Bailey, hosts a free virtual zoom. Topics are selected by PVEI Premium member submissions. Members and non-members alike are all welcome to join and ask questions (both live and ahead of time). Space is limited. Recordings of the session will be made available a few days after, for PVEI Premium members.

Session Topic:

Discover why therapy animals seem to help with our stress and anxiety. Join us as we explore the fascinating connection of animal-assisted therapy and polyvagal theory. Asking the question, exactly how do dogs, horses, and other therapy animals help regulate our nervous systems and create profound healing experiences?

You'll learn:
• Why animals naturally calm our fight-or-flight responses
• How therapy animals help trauma survivors feel safe again
• Practical applications for therapists, educators, and animal lovers

Whether you're a mental health professional, work with therapy animals, or simply curious about the powerful bond between humans and animals, this webinar will give you new insights into how nature designed us to heal together. No experience is needed - just bring yourself and an open mind.

Session Schedule:
August 23rd, 2025 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am Pacific Standard Time

Cost:
Free!

Pre-requisite:
None. Anyone is invited to attend.