Affirm Reads Book Club
Check out our Affirm Reads Book Club
Polyvagal Theory in Therapy
Polyvagal Theory in Therapy (W.W. Norton, 2018) bridges neuroscience and psychotherapy. Deb Dana introduces clinicians to the three primary autonomic states—ventral vagal (safety and connection), sympathetic (mobilization), and dorsal vagal (shutdown)—and demonstrates how therapists can help clients map, understand, and regulate these states.
Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Time: 12:00PM EST – 3:00PM
CEUs/CEs: 6 for New York State Licensed Social Workers and Psychologists, and for those seeking credit through NBCC
Location: Zoom
Cost: $20
Free for Affirm Academy members
Overcoming Panic and Panic Attacks
The text provides an accessible, evidence-based framework for understanding the mechanisms of panic and offers practical interventions grounded in mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Through reflective reading and applied learning, clinicians will strengthen their ability to help clients manage panic, reduce avoidance, and restore calm and confidence in daily life.
Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Time: 12:00PM-3:00PM EST
CEUs/CEs: 4 for New York State Licensed Social Workers and Psychologists, and for those seeking credit through NBCC
Location: Zoom
Cost: $20
Free for Affirm Academy Members