Trainings and Speaking

Courtney is available for speaking and trainings for clinical groups, non-clinical organizations, and non-profits. Courtney has experience training large groups and small, online and face to face, when possible. See below for upcoming trainings and workshops, or contact Modern Mind & Heart to inquire about a custom program or event.

Upcoming Events & Trainings

This immersive workshop brings together Interoception and Polyvagal Theory to help clinicians understand, and work directly with, the psychophysiological processes that underlie emotional regulation, trauma recovery, and felt safety.

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“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

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Past Trainings & Events

  • Virtual | 6-Month Training Program

    This unique training offers a deeply interactive learning experience grounded in Polyvagal Theory. Hand-selected by Deb Dana, the Foundations of Polyvagal senior trainers and consultants guide participants through this immersive 6-month program—helping you build the confidence and expertise needed to effectively integrate Polyvagal Theory into your clinical practice.

    Current & Past Cohorts

    • September 2025 – March 2026

    • January 2024 – September 2024

    • January 2023 – July 2023

    • February 2022 – August 2022

    • May 2021 – October 2021

    • February 2021 – July 2021

  • The Power of Play 2024 Conference
    Hosted by Clear Sky Children’s Charity
    Oxford, UK | November 2, 2024

    Participants in this keynote address explored the world of Polyvagal Theory through the lens of play and the autonomic nervous system. The session introduced core principles of Polyvagal Theory, engaged attendees in interactive roundtable exercises, and—most importantly—created space for participants to activate their social engagement system through dynamic, play-based experiences.

  • Virtual | May 31, June 7, & June 21, 2024

    Hosted by ALMA, this three-part training series—open to all ALMA network therapists and practitioners—introduced participants to the foundational principles of Polyvagal Theory. The program included teaching segments, experiential exercises designed to deepen embodied understanding of the autonomic nervous system, and live case discussions.

  • Virtual | February 22, 2024

    As a speaker at the Creating Trauma-Sensitive Schools Annual Conference, Courtney led a two-hour workshop on the autonomic nervous system, exploring how resilience can be understood through the lens of Polyvagal Theory.

  • Virtual | January 26, 2024

    Hosted by Chicago Minds, this workshop invited participants to explore the autonomic nervous system through the lens of Dr. Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory. Using a Polyvagal-informed approach, participants learned how to cultivate healing environments that support growth and change, facilitate trauma recovery, and guide clients toward new ways of understanding and managing their experiences.

  • Virtual | July 24, 2023

    Hosted by Counseling Solutions, this workshop introduced participants to the fundamental principles of Polyvagal Theory. Participants were guided to tune into their own nervous system patterns and integrate the wisdom of the autonomic nervous system into their clinical work with clients.

  • Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association Annual Conference 2023
    March 2023 (Pre-recorded)

    Participants in this pre-recorded workshop were introduced to the foundational principles of Polyvagal Theory, along with practical insights into how the theory can be applied in clinical work across diverse populations.

  • Virtual | March 24, 2023

    This interactive training invited participants into a deeper exploration of Polyvagal Theory and its application in clinical work with trauma clients. The material, developed by Deb Dana, LCSW, supported participants in integrating Polyvagal-informed approaches into their practice.

    This training was recorded and is available for purchase at pesi.com.

  • Ontario Network of CAPC/CPNP Projects 2022 Annual Online Conference
    Theme: Resiliency — Adapting, Learning & Growing

    Keynote Speaker

  • Led by Courtney Rolfe, MA, LCPC—lead trainer and Polyvagal expert—this training provided participants with foundational knowledge of Polyvagal Theory and its application in clinical work with trauma clients. The material was adapted from the work of Deb Dana, LCSW.

  • Washington, D.C. | March 12, 2022

    This live, full-day workshop was presented at the Psychotherapy Networker Symposium 2022. Designed by Deb Dana, LCSW, the training guided participants through the foundational biology of the autonomic nervous system, including the complex processes involved in accessing states of stillness.

  • Virtual | February 4, 2022

    This interactive training was led by Courtney Rolfe, MA, LCPC—senior trainer in Deb Dana’s Rhythm of Regulation training series. The session offered an in-depth yet accessible understanding of Polyvagal Theory, presented in clear, practical language. The material was adapted from Deb Dana’s Polyvagal Theory in Action training.

 Courtney is available for trainings, speaking events, trauma-informed therapy, and clinical and organizational consultations.

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