Session 8 – Using the Self-State Model to Regulate Sexuality [S8-23-24]

Proposed Learning Objectives

• Know the definitions and sequence of the self-states from Nicolosi
• Know how to return to assertion from shame
• Know the nervous system states from polyvagal theory
• Know how polyvagal theory parallels Nicolosi's self-state model
• Know how to self-regulate based on the need posed by each threat reaction