Dr. Arielle Schwartz is a licensed psychologist and leading voice in the healing of trauma. She is an internationally sought-out teacher and award winning author of eight books including The Complex PTSD Workbook, EMDR Therapy and Somatic Psychology, The Post-Traumatic Growth Guidebook, Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma, Applied Polyvagal Theory in Yoga, and The Polyvagal Theory Workbook for Trauma. She specializes in applied polyvagal theory which addresses imbalances within the autonomic nervous system that underlie most mental and physical health conditions. As the founder of the Center for Resilience Informed Therapy, she offers a mind-body approach to therapy and informational mental health and wellness updates through her writing, public speaking, social media presence, and blog.
Dr. Schwartz has a passion for hiking in nature combined with her love of photography. She believes that the journey of trauma recovery is an awakening of the spiritual heart. Learn more at www.drarielleschwartz.com and resilienceinformedtherapy.com
Applied Polyvagal Theory in Trauma Treatment| Dr. Arielle Schwartz
The symptoms of adverse life events exist as strongly in the body as they do in the mind. It is common to feel shaky, physical tension, loss of appetite, or to have difficulty digesting your food. These symptoms are the result of imbalances in your autonomic nervous system which is your body’s built-in stress response…
Stress, trauma and your breath
Our bodies reflect our relationship to stress. When under duress, your sympathetic nervous system kicks into gear which can lead you to breathe with quick, forceful inhalations into your upper chest. This breathing pattern prepares you to flee or fight off impending danger. There is wisdom in your body’s protective defense patterns – yet you…
Stress, Trauma, and your Breath
by Dr Arielle Schwarz Our bodies reflect our relationship to stress. When under duress, your sympathetic nervous system kicks into gear which can lead you to breathe with quick, forceful inhalations into your upper chest. This breathing pattern prepares you to flee or fight off impending danger. There is wisdom in your body’s protective defense…
Monthly Member Webinar – Sunday 23rd November 2025
Date: Sunday 23rd November 2025Times: 18:00 – 19:00 Check your timezone here.Presenter(s): Arielle SchwarzTitle: Practical Applied Polyvagal Practices for Trauma Recovery Description:In our time together, we will explore practical, embodied tools that centralize the nervous system in the journey of trauma recovery. Drawing from her new book, The Polyvagal Theory Workbook for Trauma, Dr. Schwartz describes why dysregulation of…
Member Webinar – Sunday 23rd November 2025
Monthly Member Webinar – Sunday 23rd November 2025 Practical details Date: Sunday 23rd November 2025 Time: 18.00 – 19.00 UK time. Check your timezone here Presenter(s): Arielle Schwarz Title: Practical Applied Polyvagal Practices for Trauma Recovery Once you have registered, you will receive an email with the zoom link. You will also get a reminder…