Feelings Have Links to Sensation
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 matter how...
Engagement
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 certification,...
Reflections on Co-regulation
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 as food...
Isn’t Polyvagal Just a 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 believe it, then I am wrong." My...
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