#180: Understanding Polyvagal Theory with Dr. Cheryl Arutt, Ph.D.

Dr. Cheryl Arutt is a licensed clinical & forensic psychologist, Certified EMDR Therapist & EMDRIA Consultant based in Los Angeles. A specialist in the nexus between creativity & mental health, Dr. Cheryl offers EMDR Intensives and Adjunct EMDR via telehealth. She graduated summa cum laude from UCLA and holds a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree from CSPP-LA, where she was awarded Outstanding Clinical Dissertation for "Healing Together: A program for couples". She earned a Certificate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy from WILA and participated in study groups with Dr. James Gooch (Bion) & Dr. Dan Siegel, with whom she shared the podium as TEDx Speakers. A passionate advocate for survivors of trauma, Dr. Cheryl served on the Board of the national nonprofit PAVE dedicated to shattering the silence of trauma and violence, and consults with clinicians and organizations about effectively treating complex and developmental trauma. Dr. Cheryl is currently Access Hollywood's go-to psychologist for trauma issues, a frequent psychological expert on networks including CNN, HLN and DiscoveryID, and speaks internationally about trauma, creativity and post-traumatic growth.  Dr. Cheryl is also the Founder of Creative Resilience, online education for busy creatives to find their voice and their power. We discuss topics including: What is Polyvagal Theory? What is the autonomic nervous system Trauma that eating disorder clients experience Interoceptive awareness Big "T" trauma and Little "T" trauma Dissociation Being in "survival mode"   SHOW NOTES: askdrcheryl.com thecreativeresilience.com creativeEMDR.com ____________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: [email protected] You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE "Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder". Your Recovery Resource, Robyn's new online course for navigating your loved one's eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn's book "The Eating Disorder Trap", please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. "The Eating Disorder Trap" is also available for purchase on Amazon.