PVEI Foundations & Applications:
Treatment with Polyvagal Theory

PVEI Foundations & Applications: Treatment with Polyvagal Theory

Hosted at Northland Therapeutic Riding Center

Presented in partnership with PATH International

🗓 September 27–28, 2025
🕘 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Saturday & Sunday)
🍷 Friday, September 26 – Optional Meet & Greet Event, 5:00–7:00 PM
🥗 Lunch available for purchase in advance

In a fractured world where many of us feel isolated, disconnected, and lacking a sense of safety, growth and healing can feel out of reach. But with the right tools, healing is possible.

At PVEI Foundations & Applications, you'll explore the power of Polyvagal Theory and the transformative impact of partnering with horses to help regulate the nervous system, build emotional resilience, and support connection and communication.

🌿 Why Attend?

This immersive two-day workshop offers an introduction to Polyvagal Theory and how it can be applied in equine-assisted interventions, educational settings, and therapeutic environments.

You’ll learn to:

• Understand the nervous system’s response to stress

• Apply polyvagal principles to foster safety, connection, and regulation

• Use horse-human interactions to support embodied learning and growth

• Develop tools for compassion, communication, and flexible thinking

Whether you're a therapist, educator, equine specialist, or simply curious about the intersection of neuroscience and horsemanship—this experience is for you.

🐴 About the Facilitators

Dr. Rebecca Bailey, PhD
A renowned psychologist, trauma recovery expert, and co-founder of the Polyvagal Equine Institute (PVEI), Dr. Bailey brings decades of experience at the intersection of neuroscience and healing. She co-founded PVEI alongside Jaycee Dugard and Margie McDonald through their work with The JAYC Foundation, an organization dedicated to restoring lives after trauma. Dr. Bailey is also the author of several books, which will be available for purchase and signing at the event:

• Safe Kids, Smart Parents

• Equine Connections in Healing

Cathy Huddleston, M.Ed.
Executive Director of Northland Therapeutic Riding Center and certified PETS (Polyvagal-Informed Equine Training Specialist) & AA (Advanced Approved) Eponaquest Instructor, Cathy blends deep horsemanship experience with a background in education to create safe, welcoming spaces for growth and healing through equine-assisted learning. Learn more about Cathy on her website.

Together, Dr. Bailey and Cathy offer a rare blend of clinical insight and horse-based application, making this a one-of-a-kind educational experience.

🎓 Continuing Education

This workshop is approved for:

• PATH International CEUs

  • CR-ALL: 7 CE Hours

  • DE: 5.5 CE Hours

  • DECR-ALL: 7.75 CE Hours

  • Additional 2 DE / 1 CE hours for "Transforming Trauma Treatment with Polyvagal Theory"

A certificate of completion will be provided.

💲 Pricing & Registration*

• Early Bird Registration: $199.95 (until August 26)

• Standard Registration: $250

👋 Join Us

The weekend begins with a casual Friday evening meet and greet—a chance to connect, network, and set the stage for two meaningful days of learning.

Whether you're seeking tools for trauma recovery, equine-assisted learning, or personal growth, this workshop offers the knowledge, support, and community to help you get there.

*Event will be held rain or shine and tickets are non-refundable