Listen as Diane Poole Heller shares how to practice secure connection, one moment, and one relationship, at a time.

Discover how Polyvagal Theory connects the nervous system’s states with common attachment styles — and why this body-based lens matters for relational healing.

Emotional shutdown starts in the body, not the mind. Learn how to spot early signs of withdrawal and build safety from the inside out—with or without words.

In this episode of “Not Your Ordinary Parts,” Dr. Diane Poole Heller shares how trauma and attachment wounds shape connection—and how healing unfolds, gently and slowly.

Emotional shutdown can be reinforced by well-meaning but misattuned communication. Learn five patterns that deepen disconnection—and how to support partners on both sides of the dynamic.

Persistent anxiety often hides a deeper story. Learn how to follow the clues and recognize the trauma response beneath the symptoms.

Discover how five core fears sit at the root of anxiety. This framework offers practical tools for therapists to move beyond symptom relief into deeper healing.

In Internal Family Systems therapy, "Self" is characterized by eight distinct qualities. Learn how accessing these aspects of ourselves can bring about true healing.

In this podcast interview, Dr. Diane Poole Heller explores the deeper roots of anger and how parents can transform stress and reactivity into moments of connection, repair, and resilience.

On this episode of the Date with Darkness podcast, Dr. Diane Poole Heller shares how early attachment shapes our relationships—and how to move toward safety, regulation, and connection.

Discover how IFS therapy transforms attachment wounds by working with your protective parts. Learn to build a secure sense of Self from the inside out.

Learn how Gazespotting, a therapeutic technique using natural eye movements, helps clients process emotions, manage overwhelm, and make real progress in healing.

Learn the principles and benefits of trauma-informed care. Discover how it creates a safe, empowering environment for healing and addresses trauma's effects on mind, body, and spirit.

Discover how attunement builds secure attachment and promotes healthier relationships. Learn four key practices that support active listening, awareness, and stronger connection.

Discover how childhood attachment patterns influence adult relationships. Watch this free webinar to learn about emotional safety, nervous system regulation, and effective therapeutic exercises.

Learn a brain-based approach that helps you and your clients recognize and regulate an over-activated nervous system. Featuring Lisa Wimberger, founder of the Neurosculpting® Institute.

Unlock your brain’s potential to adapt, and grow at any age. Explore neuroplasticity and download our infographic to discover practical ways to build a resilient brain.

In this interview, Dr. Diane Poole Heller joins Forrest & Rick Hanson to discuss the profound effect that our attachment style can have on our adult relationships.

Watch Bruce Ecker—co-creator of Coherence Therapy—explain how memory reconsolidation can help dissolve deep trauma and attachment patterns for lasting, transformational change.