Co-Regulation, The Nervous System, And All Of Its Animals

As clinicians, we frequently work with clients who experience emotional dysregulation—especially children and parents navigating big emotions like worry, sadness, or stress. This training offers an accessible and clinically grounded introduction to nervous system-informed care using Polyvagal Theory, Dan Siegel’s hand model of the brain, and the concept of “flipping your lid” to deepen understanding of emotional reactivity and co-regulation.

This training is ideal for clinicians working with children, families, or emotionally reactive clients who want to incorporate nervous system and somatic concepts into their therapeutic approach.

Led by Dr. Sara Teta, a licensed New York State psychologist, and specialist in trauma-informed and attachment-oriented care, this training will equip mental health professionals with practical tools to support regulation, connection, and emotional safety in both child and adult clients.

3 CEs available to NYS LMHCs, LMFTs, LCSWs, LMSWs, LCATs, NYS Licensed Psychologists and NYS Licensed Psychoanalysts provided by Hudson Valley Professional Development, LLC upon successful completion of training.

Objectives:

Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to:

-understand the roles of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system in emotional activation.

-identify brain regions involved in nervous system responses using the hand model of the brain.

-recognize safety and danger cues in clinical settings.

-utilize co-regulation strategies to support clients during emotional distress.

-adapt interventions for pre-verbal and non-verbal children.

-incorporate child-friendly language to teach nervous system regulation.

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In accordance with the NY State Department of Education guidelines, in order to receive continuing education contact hours, a participant needs to be present for the duration of the workshop/training. Therefore, participants who arrive late or leave the event early will not be granted a certificate of completion.

​Cancellation Policy: Refunds will be provided for cancellations made in writing up to the day before the event.

Accommodations and Accessibility: HVPD welcomes participants with diverse abilities. Please contact us at info@hudsonvalleyprofessionaldevelopment.com to request accessibility accommodations. Accommodation requests are considered in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Dr. Sara Teta is a licensed New York State psychologist with over 15 years of experience working in public and private educational settings and clinical practice. She specializes in trauma-informed, attachment-oriented care with a strong focus on nervous system education for both children and adults.

Dr. Teta is known for her engaging, accessible approach to teaching complex neurobiological concepts, helping clinicians integrate Polyvagal Theory, co-regulation, and emotion regulation tools into everyday practice. Her work empowers professionals to better understand how the brain and body communicate, and how to create environments where clients feel safe, connected, and regulated.

She is the founder of S. Teta Therapy + Wellness, a practice dedicated to helping individuals, parents, and clinicians build emotional resilience through nervous system-informed care.

Visit our website at https://www.hudsonvalleyprofessionaldevelopment.com/ to view the full calendar of upcoming continuing education trainings.