Anxiety

Interception plays a major role in emotional regulation. Interception refers to the ability to perceive and interpret internal bodily sensations, such as heart rate, breathing, and muscle tension. This ability is important for emotional regulation because it allows individuals to become aware of their own internal states and respond appropriately. When a person becomes anxious, …

Imagine one day of having a feeling that everything around you is not real.  Your environment.  Your family and friends.  And even you own body doesn’t feel real. This sense of detachment from one’s body, thoughts, and surroundings is known as dissociation. Dissociation occurs for a variety of reasons and is often triggered by past …

Are you struggling to calm down an anxious child?  Teach them how to self-regulate their sensory system by integrating deep pressure stimulation therapy. Deep pressure therapy takes a child out of the “fight or flight” response and provides them with a sense of calmness and wellbeing.   Although you can simply give deep pressure with loving …

  Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time. There are unexpected situations that leave us feeling anxious sometimes. Then there are those who are diagnosed with one or more forms of anxiety disorders. With anxiety disorders, it can be hard to spot what triggered the anxiety to begin with. But you’re not alone! Anxiety is …

People are becoming more open about the difficulties they experience with their senses. People on the autism spectrum, both children and adults, frequently struggle with sensory issues in their day-to-day lives. However, due to a condition known as sensory processing disorder, more and more adults are opening up about the difficulties they face with their …