Vagal Safety
Certification
Master Polyvagal Theory and nervous system regulation. Apply Dr. Stephen Porges' framework to create safety, facilitate co-regulation, and guide clients through autonomic healing.
Tuition
$1,195
or 4× $299 interest-free
- 4 modules · 24 lessons · 90 CE hours
- Live polyvagal practice labs
- Autonomic assessment toolkit
- Co-regulation protocol library
- Integration guides for EMDR / IFS / SP
- CE credit · VSC digital badge
Open to licensed clinicians and somatic practitioners
90
CE credit hours
4
Modules · 24 lessons
12–16wk
Typical completion
98%
Would recommend
Outcomes
What you'll master
VSC equips you to read autonomic state in real time, use your own regulated presence as intervention, and integrate polyvagal-informed practice into any clinical modality.
- Polyvagal Theory foundations
- Autonomic state assessment
- Co-regulation techniques
- Practical regulation tools
- Integration with existing modalities
Curriculum
Four modules. Polyvagal fluency.
Polyvagal Foundations
The three autonomic circuits, neuroception, and the social engagement system — Porges' framework applied to clinical work.
Autonomic State Assessment
Mapping ventral, sympathetic, and dorsal states in session. Tracking shifts, resources, and glimmers.
Co-Regulation in Practice
Therapist presence as intervention — prosody, pacing, and the biology of felt safety.
Practice Labs & Integration
Live skill-building labs, integration with EMDR, IFS, and somatic modalities, and case consultation.
Why VSC
Nervous-system-first clinical care
Every VSC module is grounded in polyvagal science and practiced live — so what you learn transfers directly into the therapy room.
Polyvagal Framework
Grounded in Dr. Stephen Porges' evidence-based Polyvagal Theory and its clinical applications.
Autonomic Mapping Toolkit
Structured protocols for assessing autonomic state and building state-shift resources with clients.
Live Practice Labs
Small-group labs to rehearse co-regulation, prosody, and rupture-and-repair with expert feedback.
Cross-Modality Integration
Works alongside EMDR, IFS, sensorimotor, and CBT — a nervous-system layer over any modality.
From the community
"CPT-II reshaped how I approach complex cases. The neuroscience modules gave me real scientific grounding, and the practical work has changed outcomes for clients I had been stuck with for years."
"After fifteen years with combat veterans I thought I had the playbook. CPT-I opened up evidence-based approaches I had not considered. The EMDR integration alone transformed our outcomes."
Frequently asked
- Who are TPA certifications designed for?
- Our CPT track is built for licensed mental health clinicians and graduate students. TS-C is designed for allied professionals — educators, first responders, healthcare staff, and case managers — who need trauma-informed knowledge without crossing clinical boundaries.
- Are TPA programs APA approved?
- Yes. TPA is an APA-approved sponsor of continuing education for psychologists, with additional recognition from NBCC, IACP, EMDR International, ISTSS, and alignment with WHO trauma care standards.
- How long do certifications take to complete?
- CPT-I is a 40-hour program typically completed in 8–12 weeks. CPT-II runs 60 hours, CPT-III 80 hours, and PsyT is a 120-hour leadership track that most candidates complete across two to three semesters.
- Is coursework live or self-paced?
- Every certification blends self-paced video modules with live cohort case consultations and supervised practice sessions. Live sessions are scheduled across multiple time zones.
- What CE credits do I earn?
- Each program awards CE hours matching the contact hour total — 40 hours for CPT-I, 60 for CPT-II, 80 for CPT-III, 120 for PsyT, and 24 for TS-C. Credits are accepted by major licensing boards worldwide.
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