About ADHD
We have recently realised that my child might have a set of symptoms that could qualify him for a diagnosis of (inattentive) ADHD (or ADD). When I’m so busy looking …
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 …
The Power of the Safe and Sound Protocol
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 …
Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, Dysgraphia and the Plastic Brain
I have been working with a child who has all the dys- specific learning difficulties: dyslexia, dyscalculia (the maths equivalent of dyslexia), dysgraphia (extreme handwriting challenges) and dyspraxia (a lack …
The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) explained
My latest video to explain what the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is, how it works, how it relates to Polyvagal Theory, who it can help and what you can …
The Safe and Sound Protocol for Parents
Here you are, walking your parenting tightrope. You are considering therapy for your struggling child. The Safe and Sound Protocol is still not so widely known about in the United …
Back to school anxiety – a polyvagal approach for parents and children
School is back again any second after the longest break from routine that our children have ever had. I don’t know about you, but I have mixed feelings about this: …
…and relax
I recently attended a brilliant series of workshops with Deb Dana, a clinician and expert on Polyvagal-informed practice. One of our exercises was to watch a video of nature for …
iLs Focus Programme for auditory processing disorder, dyslexia and emotional regulation
I wanted to become a provider for iLs Focus because I’ve seen such amazing transformations with the Safe and Sound Protocol, and have heard encouraging tales from Focus practitioners (who …
Anxiety: how to retune your nervous system
One of the things I’m most frequently asked about is how to reduce generalised anxiety. With the current situation continuing to unfold, we all need to look after ourselves and …