Anxiety often lives in the body as much as in the mind—manifesting as racing heart, shallow breath, muscle tension, and a pervasive sense of threat. This training introduces clinicians to body-based approaches for calming the nervous system and restoring a sense of safety. Drawing from polyvagal theory, mindfulness, and somatic psychotherapy, this training explores how anxiety is maintained through physiological patterns and how targeted somatic techniques can interrupt these cycles. Participants will learn practical, evidence-informed interventions that help clients tune into body awareness, regulate their autonomic nervous system, and reduce anxiety symptoms, fostering a deeper sense of presence and resilience.

Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Explain the physiological basis of anxiety using concepts from polyvagal theory.
• Identify at least three somatic indicators of anxiety in clients.
• Apply at least two body-based interventions for helping clients regulate their nervous system and reduce anxiety.