Polyvagal Theory and Caregiving with Teresa Quadres, LCSW
04/11/22 • 42 min
I hope you enjoy this episode with Teresa Quadres as she talks about Polyvagal Theory, how our autonomic nervous system works and the "rungs of the ladder": ventral vagal state, sympathetic state and dorsal vagal state. Most importantly, we talk about how to recognize and befriend each of these states.
She encourages doing these three things to help yourself:
- Notice: have awareness to how you are responding in the moment
- Remind yourself you are human: your response is normal
- Ask yourself what state you may be in: where are you at on the ladder?
- What state is your love one in?
Teresa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience working in health care, mostly in palliative care and hospice. She currently works part time as a palliative care social worker and has a part-time private psychotherapy practice.
Teresa was also a guest in episode #14: Hospice, Palliative Care and Decision Making
You can find out more about Teresa and her work here: TeresaQuadres.com
Teresa has a fabulous blog you can check out here!
Deb Dana's work: Rhythm of Regulation
Deb Dana's book: Anchored
Robert Sapolsky's book: Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers
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We talk about a variety of topics including how to live your best life as a caregiver, how to work with challenges that may arise, and how to gain knowledge so you can be your own best advocate.
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I hope you enjoy this episode with Teresa Quadres as she talks about Polyvagal Theory, how our autonomic nervous system works and the "rungs of the ladder": ventral vagal state, sympathetic state and dorsal vagal state. Most importantly, we talk about how to recognize and befriend each of these states.
She encourages doing these three things to help yourself:
- Notice: have awareness to how you are responding in the moment
- Remind yourself you are human: your response is normal
- Ask yourself what state you may be in: where are you at on the ladder?
- What state is your love one in?
Teresa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience working in health care, mostly in palliative care and hospice. She currently works part time as a palliative care social worker and has a part-time private psychotherapy practice.
Teresa was also a guest in episode #14: Hospice, Palliative Care and Decision Making
You can find out more about Teresa and her work here: TeresaQuadres.com
Teresa has a fabulous blog you can check out here!
Deb Dana's work: Rhythm of Regulation
Deb Dana's book: Anchored
Robert Sapolsky's book: Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers
FOLLOW LIFE ON REPEAT PODCAST ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
Instagram: @lifeonrepeat.podcast
Facebook: facebook.com/Lifeonrepeatpodcast
Podcast Website: lifeonrepeatpodcast.com
Podcast Email: [email protected]
Professional Service Website: eldercarecounselor.com
SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIFE ON REPEAT PODCAST:
I host a weekly podcast where I interview dementia specialists and other professionals to help caregivers feel educated, supported, and empowered.
We talk about a variety of topics including how to live your best life as a caregiver, how to work with challenges that may arise, and how to gain knowledge so you can be your own best advocate.
You can also find it by searching “Life on Repeat” on any podcast app (eg: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc) or simply saying "Alexa, listen to Life on Repeat Podcast” on your Apple device.
Or simply go to the link below for ease =).
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We talk about a variety of topics including how to live your best life as a caregiver, how to work with challenges that may arise, and how to gain knowledge so you can be your own best advocate.
You can also find it by searching “Life on Repeat” on any podcast app (eg: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc) or simply saying "Alexa, listen to Life on Repeat Podcast” on your Apple device.
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Alzheimer's Association: Changes in Sexuality and Intimacy
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I host a weekly podcast where I interview dementia specialists and other professionals to help caregivers feel educated, supported, and empowered.
We talk about a variety of topics including how to live your best life as a caregiver, how to work with challenges that may arise, and how to gain knowledge so you can be your own best advocate.
You can also find it by searching “Life on Repeat” on any podcast app (eg: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc) or simply saying "Alexa, listen to Life on Repeat Podcast” on your Apple device.
Or simply go to the link below for ease =).
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