Editorial Policy

PolyvagalGuide publishes education, not medical advice. Our standards:

  • Every scientific claim links to a primary or authoritative source.
  • We represent the scientific debate on polyvagal theory honestly, including criticism, and distinguish the contested theory from independently supported practices.
  • Content is dated and reviewed on a regular cycle, and updated as evidence changes.
  • We attribute ideas correctly (the theory to Stephen Porges, the clinical ladder to Deb Dana).
  • We correct errors promptly and transparently. See our corrections policy.