A Polyvagal Approach to Primitive Reflex Integration
In the years I’ve been working with neuroplasticity, I’ve lost count of the number of parents who want to know the % their child’s reflexes are retained, as well as …
Retained reflexes, developmental milestones, and learning
Retained reflexes mean that a person may struggle to do things that others assimilate naturally and effortlessly. Not only that, but the movements used in Rhythmic Movement Training are simple and fun – and children often start to ask for them every day, because their bodies NEED these movements.
Which first: Primitive reflex integration or the Safe and Sound Protocol?
I am often approached by parents seeking out primitive reflex integration as a result of seeing the film “Attention, Please!” Some people will go on to have a good look …
Why parents NEED the Safe and Sound Protocol first
You have probably found this blog post because you’re researching the SSP (Safe and Sound Protocol) for your child. The Safe and Sound Protocol (in its standard format) is a …
Post-natal PTSD and Safe and Sound Protocol
I often tell my clients of how I feel my medical trauma is healed, and yet I had an experience late in 2022 that made me realise that I’m not …
DIY Primitive Reflex Exercises on a Budget
I’ve always warned against trying to manage primitive reflex integration by yourself. However, realistically speaking, not everyone has the budget to commit long-term to a programme with a practitioner, and …
Could you be compensating for baby reflexes?
I often use my own experiences as a private pilot to explain compensation to new clients – the concept of working extra hard as a result of retained primitive …
The Safe and Sound Protocol and Menopause
I tell all my clients this anecdote at some point, so it’s time to publish this as a blog post. When I first read about the Safe and Sound Protocol …
PEMF – a powerful follow-up to the Safe and Sound Protocol
In June 2021, I attended a children’s birthday party at a waterpark. While I was spectating, I somehow slipped over on wet decking and walloped down, flat on my face …
Safe and Sound Protocol Side Effects
Why does SSP sometimes cause such extreme “adverse reactions”? Why is it so transformational for other people? Emma Ashfield of Move2Connect and Carol Ann Rowland of Halton Therapy & Neurofeedback …
Lunchtime trauma break
In early 2020, I popped out for lunch following a challenging morning in clinic. I was in a rush, so decided to pop into a rather uncelubrious convenience shop (“Choice …
SSP through the eyes of a child
This Stop Motion was created by the best teacher of all things nervous system – my son.
The Safe and Sound Protocol and Rabbits
For those sceptical of the Safe and Sound Protocol, here’s a story that proves that it’s not a placebo in any way, shape or form. Last year, I randomly adopted …