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Therapy, Consultation, & Trainings based on the Polyvagal Theory

Modern Mind & Heart was created to be a hub and resource for anyone seeking polyvagal-guided therapy work, wanting to learn about clinical application of this embodied approach, or wanting to incorporate nervous system informed principles into their organizational structure and culture.

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Polyvagal Theory
 

Embodied wisdom has been part of healing practices for centuries, long before western medicine or modern science. What a gift to be able to offer this ancient wisdom in a way that is accessible, empowering, and resonant to so many in their healing journeys.

Using the recent work and decades of research of Dr. Stephen Porges and many others in the field of psychology and interpersonal neurobiology, we have the ability to understand the important role that the autonomic nervous system plays in our lived experience. No aspect of our experience - individual, relational, or organizational - is untouched by this embodied system. Discover endless empathy, enlivened connection, and a joining together in our human experience as you learn the amazing qualities of your own nervous system, and of those around you.

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    Individual Therapy

    Anyone who hasn’t seen the progress they wanted using other forms of therapy, including traditional talk therapy, may benefit from a new approach that provides a different framework through which we can understand our experience.

    Therapy
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    Clinical Consultations

    Consultation clients have more tools and resources to pull from when working with clients. You’ll see an opportunity for exploration of some of the many layers of the polyvagal theory, and a deepening of the practice.

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    Trainings

    Courtney is available for trainings, including speaking events, online courses and workshops, and article submissions. She has a wealth of experience with therapy, mindfulness, and the polyvagal theory.

    Trainings Available
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Courtney Rolfe, MA, LCPC

In the therapy space, Courtney’s passion is in helping clients heal from past trauma by building relational safety and trust, and joining with clients on their journey to authentic, connected living.

Courtney is equally passionate about helping clinicians incorporate nervous system focused interventions and awareness into their work, and has become established as a leading expert in the clinical and practical application of this dynamic therapeutic approach.

About Courtney
Polyvagal Theory

“The autonomic nervous system is the heart of our lived experience.”

– Deb Dana

Learning to trust the wisdom of the nervous system allows clients to abandon well worn critical narratives about themselves, and build a sense of trust and appreciation for a system that has worked hard to keep them safe and protected throughout their lives. Modern Mind & Heart uses the wisdom of the nervous system to guide the therapy process, helping clients become empowered to create the internal and relational safety needed for authentic, connected living.

Kind Words for Courtney

  • “Courtney Rolfe is a gifted clinician and an expert presenter. She brings wisdom to the application of Polyvagal Theory in her work with clients and creativity to helping therapists understand and apply the principles of a Polyvagal approach. Drawing on her work as a polyvagal guided therapist, Courtney inspires workshop participants to take the next steps and begin to integrate Polyvagal Theory into their clinical practice.”

    – Deb Dana, LCSW, author of best selling book The Polyvagal Theory in Practice

  • “Courtney is a highly skilled and talented clinician, consultant, and teacher. She brings humility, grace and authenticity to her work, which quickly puts one’s nervous system at ease. She is a huge asset to the polyvagal community, and I am grateful to have her as part of the Foundations Training team.”

    – Tina Zorger, Psy.D, Assistant Director of Rhythm of Regulation Foundations Trainings

  • “Courtney is not only an incredibly skilled and seasoned clinician and facilitator, she is also a Ventral anchor of regulation for all of those lucky enough to work with her. She creates the safety and connection necessary for the brave work of healing to transpire. She not only deeply understands the work she does, she lives it and that is paramount in creating a space where healing can happen for others. I highly recommend working with her!”

    – Sarah Baldwin, owner of Sarah Baldwin Coaching, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and Polyvagal Trainer and Enthusiast

  • “I have had the pleasure of co-facilitating professional trainings with Courtney and I routinely rely on her expertise for case consultation. She consistently demonstrates compassionate challenging, extensive knowledge, and a unique perspective that not only benefits clients but also supports me in being a better clinician. Clients whom I've referred to Courtney speak glowingly of her and I know when I send someone her way, they are in the hands of someone with astute clinical judgment and a passion for empowering others.”

    - Dara Denton, LCPC, Polyvagal Trainer and Enthusiast