Jung describes the receiving principle as the deep mystery, the unconscious. It is the part of self that is the ‘being’ mode, compared to the giving/doing part of the self. In this presentation, we look at fusing polyvagal-informed somatic therapy with RO DBT and other modalities to help clients understand and reclaim the embodied and receiving principle as a foundation for recovery. We will explore the embodied integration of RO DBT and somatic modalities as a way to create innovative treatment of the mind, body, and spirit. We will use case studies to explore ways that we, as clinicians, can utilize aspects of these therapies in our own practice. Through experiential exercises, attendees will learn several evidence-based tools and practical polyvagal strategies for applying interventions demonstrated to be effective in treating a variety of clients, especially those with trauma. Attendees will leave this presentation with somatic, RO DBT, and polyvagal skills they can take back into their practice to help stabilize and intervene with clients and bypass resistance and ambivalence in treatment.

*Diversity Statement: In this workshop, we intend to provide an environment of respect and appreciation for race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, physical/mental ability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, and socioeconomic status of all persons. In doing so, we strive to provide a welcoming and enriching educational environment conducive to our diverse community’s intellectual, emotional, and social development.