by Kelly Beins | Aug 1, 2022 | For Clinicians, Neurology
You may or may not know that “feelings” are more than emotions; they are neurologically based in sensation. Sensation bridges our physical, mental, and emotional experiences and provides us with the input we need in order to do our everyday activities…no...
by Kelly Beins | Jul 4, 2022 | For Clinicians, Polyvagal Theory, Sensory Processing Disorder
I’ve been fascinated by engagement for many years, and not the married kind. I mean the human neurobiological functional kind. I’ll discuss the hard task of defining engagement shortly. I think my fascination began when shortly after completing my SI...
by Kelly Beins | Jun 9, 2022 | For Clinicians, Polyvagal Theory
I remember the first time I heard the term “co-regulation,” over 6 years ago. I was working with the family of a very lively 4 year old who had tactile sensitivities, extreme seeking behaviors and high high anxiety. Screaming meltdowns, poor sleep as well...
by Kelly Beins | May 9, 2022 | Polyvagal Theory
“Isn’t Polyvagal Theory” just a theory? Yes. It is. And…? The real question people seem to be asking when they ask me this question is, “What if it’s wrong?” and the story I hear behind this question (conscious or not) is, “If I...
by Kelly Beins | Jan 31, 2022 | For Clinicians, Neurology, Sensory Processing Disorder
If you are an OT practicing sensory integration then you know Hebb’s Law. Hebb’s Law states that “neurons that fire together wire together.” When I first began practicing Sensory Integration (SI) this made so much sense to me; pair the sense...
