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SUMMARY:Quickshifts - Shifting Gears - London
DESCRIPTION:This series of albums uses the principles of binaural beat technology and musical entrainment; where albums are specifically selected to match rhythms to clinical outcomes\, such as self-regulation\, bilateral motor coordination\, oculomotor functioning\, reflex integration\, attention\, and focus. Due to the practical implementation and immediate effect of these albums\, they are easily utilized in a variety of environments. Quickshifts can effectively be used in treatment sessions\, home programs\, school setting\, or as a support prior to times of increased anxiety\, such as during transitions. Even more\, you will learn how to solidify changes through treatment strategies that activate movement and the power of the core (posture/breath). Come learn how to develop precise and strategic intervention techniques for the clinic\, home\, and school. \nEnrollment Page\nInternational Location\nHamilton House\nMabledon Place\, Kings Cross\nLondon\, WC1H 9BD\nUnited Kingdom \nSchedule\nMonday\, April 27\, 2020\, 9:00am – 5:15pm BST \nLevel\nIntroductory \nInstructors\nAnna Richardson; B.Sc. (Hons)\nElaine Mc Mahon; B.Sc. (Hons) \nCourse Objectives\nUpon completion of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the principles of musical entrainment and how to match rhythms to clinical picture and goals.\nIdentify three functional areas that can be addressed through the use of Quickshift and Gearshifter albums.\nUnderstand how Gearshifter and Quickshift albums improve bilateral coordination\, visual and auditory perception\, oculomotor skills\, core development\, and timing and sequencing.\nSelect appropriate Quickshift albums and treatment plan to support a client’s clinical picture\, goals\, and functional outcomes.\n\nScroll down for Registration Information.\n  \n\n		\n		Who Should Attend? \n		\nThis course is open to therapy professionals.\n\n		\n\n		\n		Course Materials \n		\nRegistration includes course handouts.\n\n		\n\n		\n		Register Here! \n		\nThis course is conducted by Brain Sense Therapy and all registrations are managed through their organization. You may register by completing and submitting the Course Booking Form to Brain Sense Therapy.\n\n		\n  \nFor additional information\, contact info@BrainSenseTherapy.com
URL:https://vitallinks.com/event/qssg2020-04-27-lgw1d-06arem-quickshifts-london/
LOCATION:Hamilton House\, Mabledon Place\, London\, WC1H 9BD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:In-Person Courses,International Courses,Quickshifts
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200520
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SUMMARY:Therapeutic Listening - Listening with the Whole Body - London
DESCRIPTION:In this two-day\, in-person\, international training course\, you will learn to use Therapeutic Listening® modulated audio selections to create individualized\, home-based programs for clients. You will also learn how to implement Therapeutic Listening strategies in conjunction with postural\, respiratory and sensory activities. The course will take participants from assessment through treatment outcomes; creating complete Therapeutic Listening programs. Case-study video presentations will be used to illustrate points and show changes in individuals with listening and other sensory processing difficulties. This course will be\, especially\, meaningful for practitioners who have a background in sensory integration\, including therapists in schools\, hospitals and private clinics. This course provides participants with the necessary background information to immediately begin incorporating Therapeutic Listening into their programs. \nEnrollment Form\nInternational Location\nHamilton House\nMabledon Place\, Kings Cross\nLondon\, WC1H 9BD\nUnited Kingdom \nSchedule\nDay 1: Monday\, May 18\, 2020\, 9:00am – 5:15pm BST\nDay 2: Tuesday\, May 19\, 2020eeel\, 9:00am – 5:15pm BST \nLevel\nIntroductory \nInstructors\nAnna Richardson; B.Sc. (Hons)\nElaine Mc Mahon; B.Sc. (Hons) \nCourse Objectives\nUpon completion of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nDevelop the relationship between listening and sensory integration.\nIdentify individuals with sensory processing and listening difficulties who may respond well to Therapeutic Listening.\nCreate Therapeutic Listening programs that are adapted to meet specific needs of individual clients.\nDemonstrate understanding of the role of postural\, respiratory\, and sensory strategies that are part of the Therapeutic Listening program.\n\nScroll down for Registration Information.\n  \n\n		\n		Who Should Attend? \n		\nThis course is open to therapy professionals.\n\n		\n\n		\n		Course Materials \n		\nRegistration includes course handouts.\n\n		\n\n		\n		Register Here! \n		\nThis course is conducted by Brain Sense Therapy and all registrations are managed through their organization. You may register by completing and submitting the Course Booking Form to Brain Sense Therapy.\n\n		\n  \nFor additional information\, contact info@BrainSenseTherapy.com
URL:https://vitallinks.com/event/lwwb2020-05-18-lgw2d-13arem-therapeutic-listening-london/
LOCATION:Hamilton House\, Mabledon Place\, London\, WC1H 9BD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:In-Person Courses,International Courses,Therapeutic Listening
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201116
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SUMMARY:Therapeutic Listening - Listening with the Whole Body - London
DESCRIPTION:Now Available Live Online!\n \nIn this two-day\, in-person\, international training course\, you will learn to use Therapeutic Listening® modulated audio selections to create individualized\, home-based programs for clients. You will also learn how to implement Therapeutic Listening strategies in conjunction with postural\, respiratory and sensory activities. The course will take participants from assessment through treatment outcomes; creating complete Therapeutic Listening programs. Case-study video presentations will be used to illustrate points and show changes in individuals with listening and other sensory processing difficulties. This course will be\, especially\, meaningful for practitioners who have a background in sensory integration\, including therapists in schools\, hospitals and private clinics. This course provides participants with the necessary background information to immediately begin incorporating Therapeutic Listening into their programs. \nEnrollment Form\nInternational Location\nOnline* (course is offered in BST time zone) \nThis course is provided through Zoom. For additional details regarding the online course format please visit Brain Sense Therapy. \nSchedule\nDay 1: Monday\, November 16\, 2020\, 9:00am – 5:15pm BST\nDay 2: Tuesday\, November 17\, 2020\, 9:00am – 5:15pm BST \nLevel\nIntroductory \nInstructors\nAnna Richardson; B.Sc. (Hons)\nElaine Mc Mahon; B.Sc. (Hons) \nCourse Objectives\nUpon completion of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nDevelop the relationship between listening and sensory integration.\nIdentify individuals with sensory processing and listening difficulties who may respond well to Therapeutic Listening.\nCreate Therapeutic Listening programs that are adapted to meet specific needs of individual clients.\nDemonstrate understanding of the role of postural\, respiratory\, and sensory strategies that are part of the Therapeutic Listening program.\n\nScroll down for Registration Information.\n  \n\n		\n		Who Should Attend? \n		\nThis course is open to therapy professionals.\n\n		\n\n		\n		Course Materials \n		\nRegistration includes course handouts.\n\n		\n\n		\n		Register Here! \n		\nThis course is conducted by Brain Sense Therapy and all registrations are managed through their organization. You may register by completing and submitting the Course Booking Form to Brain Sense Therapy.\n\n		\n  \nFor additional information\, contact info@BrainSenseTherapy.com
URL:https://vitallinks.com/event/lwwb2020-11-16-lgw2d-13arem-therapeutic-listening-london/
LOCATION:Online – Live Webinar
CATEGORIES:In-Person Courses,International Courses,Therapeutic Listening
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231014
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SUMMARY:Power Up for Participation: Ready\, Steady\, Go! – Live International Course
DESCRIPTION:Live International Course\n\nIncreased participation and meaningful engagement in daily life are vital treatment outcomes within occupational therapy and allied health professions. However\, from a developmental\, body-based\, sensory integrative approach\, prior to participation it is essential to organize the body for regulated engagement across all environments and tasks. \nThis two-day course will introduce participants to the clinical reasoning template of “Ready\, Steady\, Go” which blends theory\, assessment\, and treatment activities into one approach. Ready\, Steady\, Go serves as a guiding template to structure treatment from the basis of regulating one’s physiological arousal and organizing movement within time and space as a precursor to participation in all aspects of life. \nLecture content will convey the importance of breath\, emotional motor system\, embodied self-awareness\, and state regulation (“Ready”); working from the ground up to establish stable and dynamic postural control in conjunction with organization of the eyes and ears (“Steady”); and developing coordinated movement within three-dimensional space and as key foundations for accessing higher-level skills of self-monitoring and sustained attention (“Go”). \nTheoretical lectures will be supplemented by video examples and interactive treatment labs where participants will be introduced to assessment and treatment activities that correspond with each of the three components of the approach. This course will be appropriate for occupational therapists and other health professionals working in private practice\, school\, or home environments as discussions will include how to adapt principles for individuals or groups/classrooms. \nWho Should Attend:\nOccupational therapists\, speech/language pathologists\, physical therapists\, psychologists\, and other interested allied health providers. \n\n		\n		Register Here! \n		\nThis course is sponsored by an outside organization and all registrations are managed through their organization. You may register by completing their online course Registration Form. Vital Links does not manage registrations for this course. \n\n		\nLocation\nPenrith RSL – 8 Tindale Street\, Penrith – Australia \nSchedule\nDay 1: Thursday\, October 12\, 2023\, 8:00am – 5:00pm GMT + 10\nDay 2: Friday\, October 13\, 2023\, 8:00am – 5:00pm GMT + 10 \nLevel\nIntroductory \nInstructors\nSheila M. Frick; OTR/L \nCourse Objectives\nUpon completion of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify when an individual is not in a state of readiness to participate in the activity at hand.\nSelect at least three treatment activities appropriate to support steadiness.\nRecognize how “Ready\,” Steady\,” and “Go” activities may shift depending upon the individual in the moment and intended functional participation outcome.\nDiscuss and adapt “Ready\, Steady\, Go” principles to suit the needs of a classroom or individual family.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrintable Brochure
URL:https://vitallinks.com/event/prsg2023-10-12-syd2d-12-5sf/
LOCATION:Australia
CATEGORIES:In-Person Courses,International Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231018
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CREATED:20230727T114615Z
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SUMMARY:Listening with the Whole Body – Live International Course
DESCRIPTION:Live International Course\n\nIn this two-day\, initial training course\, participants will learn to use Therapeutic Listening® modulated audio selections to create individualized\, home-based programs for clients. You will also learn how to implement Therapeutic Listening strategies in conjunction with postural\, respiratory and sensory activities. This course will take participants from client assessment through treatment with a strong emphasis on practical application using multiple case-studies. Case-study video presentations will be used to illustrate points and show changes in individuals with listening and other sensory processing difficulties. Practitioners who have a background in sensory integration\, including therapists in schools\, hospitals and private clinics will find this webinar especially meaningful. \nWho Should Attend:\nOccupational therapists\, speech/language pathologists\, physical therapists\, psychologists\, physicians\, educators\, social workers\, mental health therapists\, and human services professionals. Graduating students or graduate students of the aforementioned fields are also welcome. \nCertification:\nParticipants will receive a Certification in Therapeutic Listening (Introductory). This course provides participants with the necessary background information to immediately begin incorporating Therapeutic Listening into their programs. The course does not include the cost of the Therapeutic Listening modulated music selections.  \n\n		\n		Register Here! \n		\nThis course is sponsored by an outside organization and all registrations are managed through their organization. You may register by completing their online course Registration Form. Vital Links does not manage registrations for this course. \n\n		\nLocation\nPenrith RSL – 8 Tindale Street\, Penrith – Australia \nSchedule\nDay 1: Monday\, October 16\, 2023\, 8:00am – 5:00pm GMT + 10\nDay 2: Tuesday\, October 17\, 2023\, 8:00am – 5:00pm GMT + 10 \nLevel\nIntroductory \nInstructors\nSheila M. Frick; OTR/L \nCourse Objectives\nUpon completion of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify the relationship between listening and sensory integration.\nRecognize individuals with sensory processing and listening difficulties who may respond well to Therapeutic Listening.\nSelect Therapeutic Listening programs that are adapted to meet specific needs of individual clients.\nRecognize the role of postural\, respiratory\, and sensory strategies that are part of the Therapeutic Listening program.\n\n  \nPrintable Brochure
URL:https://vitallinks.com/event/lwwb2023-10-16-int2d-12-5sf/
LOCATION:Australia
CATEGORIES:In-Person Courses,International Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231023
DTSTAMP:20260411T113010
CREATED:20230727T121007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T151742Z
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SUMMARY:The Coalescence of Sensory and Motor Based Interventions: How to Determine and Design the Most Efficient and Effective Treatment Programs for Your Clients – Live International Course
DESCRIPTION:Live International Course\n\nIn this two-day training course\, Sheila Frick\, OTR/L and Kelly Reynolds\, PT\, combine their wealth of knowledge\, vast experience\, and passion for children in this two-day clinical dialogue. The days will focus intensively on theoretical knowledge\, clinical reasoning\, and practical application through the dual lenses of sensory processing and motor learning (Bobath Concept). Practitioners should come prepared to move and converse with expert clinicians Sheila and Kelly. \n\n\n\n\nActive participation is a must! Treatment demonstrations will occur each day to sharpen clinical reasoning using integrated theoretical frameworks and interventions\, with the end goal of determining and designing efficient\, effective treatment programs for clients. \n\n		\n		Register Here! \n		\nThis course is sponsored by an outside organization and all registrations are managed through their organization. You may register by emailing MINDTOMINDCOURSES@GMAIL.COM – Vital Links does not manage registrations for this course. \n\n		\n\n\n\n\nLocation\nThe Sensory Gym – 4c/28 Laurence Street – Hobartville\, NSW 2753 \nSchedule\nDay 1: Saturday\, October 21\, 2023\nDay 2: Sunday\, October 22\, 2023 \nLevel\nIntroductory \nInstructors\nSheila M. Frick; OTR/L\nKelly Reynolds; PT \n  \nPrintable Brochure
URL:https://vitallinks.com/event/csmi2023-10-21-syd2d-12-5sf/
LOCATION:Australia
CATEGORIES:In-Person Courses,International Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241106
DTSTAMP:20260411T113010
CREATED:20240909T160508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T170746Z
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SUMMARY:Power Up for Participation: Ready\, Steady\, Go! – Live In-Person Course
DESCRIPTION:Live In-Person Course\n\nIncreased participation and meaningful engagement in daily life are vital treatment outcomes within occupational therapy and allied health professions. However\, from a developmental\, body-based\, sensory integrative approach\, prior to participation it is essential to organize the body for regulated engagement across all environments and tasks. \nThis two-day course will introduce participants to the clinical reasoning template of “Ready\, Steady\, Go” which blends theory\, assessment\, and treatment activities into one approach. Ready\, Steady\, Go serves as a guiding template to structure treatment from the basis of regulating one’s physiological arousal and organizing movement within time and space as a precursor to participation in all aspects of life. \nLecture content will convey the importance of breath\, emotional motor system\, embodied self-awareness\, and state regulation (“Ready”); working from the ground up to establish stable and dynamic postural control in conjunction with organization of the eyes and ears (“Steady”); and developing coordinated movement within three-dimensional space and as key foundations for accessing higher-level skills of self-monitoring and sustained attention (“Go”). \nTheoretical lectures will be supplemented by video examples and interactive treatment labs where participants will be introduced to assessment and treatment activities that correspond with each of the three components of the approach. This course will be appropriate for occupational therapists and other health professionals working in private practice\, school\, or home environments as discussions will include how to adapt principles for individuals or groups/classrooms. \nWho Should Attend:\nOccupational therapists\, speech/language pathologists\, physical therapists\, psychologists\, and other interested allied health providers. \n\n		\n		Register Here! \n		\nThis course is sponsored by an outside organization and all registrations are managed through their organization. You may register by visiting their website: https://choosetolearn.ca/ready-steady-go/ \nVital Links does not manage registrations for this course. \n\n		\nLocation\nCentre St-Pierre \n1212 Panet Street \nMontreal\, Quebec H2L 2Y7 \nSchedule\nDay 1: Monday\, November 4\, 2024\, 8:30 AM-4:00 PM EST\nDay 2: Tuesday\, November 5\, 2024\, 8:30 AM-4:00 PM EST \nLevel\nIntroductory \nInstructors\nSheila M. Frick; OTR/L \nCourse Objectives\nUpon completion of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify when an individual is not in a state of readiness to participate in the activity at hand.\nSelect at least three treatment activities appropriate to support steadiness.\nRecognize how “Ready\,” Steady\,” and “Go” activities may shift depending upon the individual in the moment and intended functional participation outcome.\nDiscuss and adapt “Ready\, Steady\, Go” principles to suit the needs of a classroom or individual family.
URL:https://vitallinks.com/event/prsg2024-11-04-mq2d-12-5sftb/
LOCATION:Montreal\, Quebec\, Montreal\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241206
DTSTAMP:20260411T113010
CREATED:20240730T180020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T162851Z
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SUMMARY:Power Up for Participation: Ready\, Steady\, Go! – Live In-Person Course
DESCRIPTION:Live In-Person Course\n\nIncreased participation and meaningful engagement in daily life are vital treatment outcomes within occupational therapy and allied health professions. However\, from a developmental\, body-based\, sensory integrative approach\, prior to participation it is essential to organize the body for regulated engagement across all environments and tasks. \nThis two-day course will introduce participants to the clinical reasoning template of “Ready\, Steady\, Go” which blends theory\, assessment\, and treatment activities into one approach. Ready\, Steady\, Go serves as a guiding template to structure treatment from the basis of regulating one’s physiological arousal and organizing movement within time and space as a precursor to participation in all aspects of life. \nLecture content will convey the importance of breath\, emotional motor system\, embodied self-awareness\, and state regulation (“Ready”); working from the ground up to establish stable and dynamic postural control in conjunction with organization of the eyes and ears (“Steady”); and developing coordinated movement within three-dimensional space and as key foundations for accessing higher-level skills of self-monitoring and sustained attention (“Go”). \nTheoretical lectures will be supplemented by video examples and interactive treatment labs where participants will be introduced to assessment and treatment activities that correspond with each of the three components of the approach. This course will be appropriate for occupational therapists and other health professionals working in private practice\, school\, or home environments as discussions will include how to adapt principles for individuals or groups/classrooms. \nWho Should Attend:\nOccupational therapists\, speech/language pathologists\, physical therapists\, psychologists\, and other interested allied health providers. \n\n		\n		Register Here! \n		\nThis course is sponsored by an outside organization and all registrations are managed through their organization. You may register by visiting their website: https://theramoves.com/course/powerup-for-participation/ \nVital Links does not manage registrations for this course. \n\n		\nLocation\n410 Hungry Harbor Road\nValley Stream\, Long Island \nSchedule\nDay 1: Wednesday\, December 4\, 2024\, 8:00 AM-3:00 PM EST\nDay 2: Thursday\, December 5\, 2024\, 8:00 AM-3:00 PM EST \nLevel\nIntroductory \nInstructors\nSheila M. Frick; OTR/L \nTracy Bjorling; OTD\, OTR/L \nCourse Objectives\nUpon completion of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify when an individual is not in a state of readiness to participate in the activity at hand.\nSelect at least three treatment activities appropriate to support steadiness.\nRecognize how “Ready\,” Steady\,” and “Go” activities may shift depending upon the individual in the moment and intended functional participation outcome.\nDiscuss and adapt “Ready\, Steady\, Go” principles to suit the needs of a classroom or individual family.
URL:https://vitallinks.com/event/prsg2024-12-04-ny2d-12-5sftb/
LOCATION:Long Island\, NY
CATEGORIES:In-Person Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250330
DTSTAMP:20260411T113010
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SUMMARY:Astronaut Training - A Sound Activated Vestibular-Visual Protocol - Live In-Person Course
DESCRIPTION:Live In-Person Course\nWithout clear information coming from the vestibular system\, sights and sounds in the environment do not make sense – they are only isolated pieces of information disconnected from each other and from the meaningful whole. It is integration of sensory information that holds the key for finding meaning in the world. This two-day course will explore the connections of the vestibular-visual-auditory triad and their subsequent impact on function. Additionally\, this course will provide participants with a precise template for intervention strategies\, including administration of Astronaut Training. \nWho Should Attend:\nOccupational therapists\, speech/language pathologists\, physical therapists\, educators\, human services professionals\, and other medical professionals. Graduating students or graduate students of the aforementioned fields are also welcome. \nCertification:\nParticipants will receive a certification in the Astronaut Training Protocol. This course provides participants with the necessary background information to immediately begin incorporating Astronaut Training into their programs. \nRegister\nThis course is sponsored by an outside organization and all registrations are managed through their organization. You may register by visiting their website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/astronaut-training-a-sound-activated-vestibular-visual-protocol-tickets-1205711077289?aff=oddtdtcreator \nVital Links does not manage registrations for this course. \nLocation\nChildServe \n5406 Merle Hay Road \nJohnston\, IA 50131 \nSchedule\nDay 1: Friday\, March 28\, 2025\, 8:30-9:00am – Registration /  9:00am-5:00pm – Class\nDay 2: Saturday\, March 29\, 2025\, 9:00am – 5:00pm\nLunch breaks each day. \nLevel\nIntroductory \nInstructors\nMary Kawar; M.S.\, OT/L \nSheila M. Frick; OTR/L \nCourse Objectives\nUpon completion of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nList the connections between the vestibular\, auditory and visual systems.\nRecognize the reciprocal interaction between the Vestibular-Auditory-Visual Triad and the core postural muscles.\nUnderline the importance of providing precise input to each of the five vestibular receptors.\nIdentify powerful new tools to expand your clinical skills\, including specific activities to develop and enhance core function.\nSelect when to administer the Astronaut Training: A Sound Activated Vestibular-Visual Protocol safely and effectively.\n\n 
URL:https://vitallinks.com/event/astr2025-03-28-2d-12-5mksf/
LOCATION:Johnston\, IA
CATEGORIES:In-Person Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250914
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SUMMARY:Feeling Safe\, Capable\, and Connected: A Sensorimotor Approach to Dynamic Posture Control
DESCRIPTION:Live In-Person Course\n\nOur earliest developmental experiences\, including the sensorimotor and relational components\, feed the expression of posture and our quality of movement. These fundamental experiences not only contribute to the external\, observable aspects of posture\, but also one’s sense of self-competence in the development of the physical “me” in the field of gravity and in relationship to another. In some instances\, the combination of key sensorimotor and relational components do not align to support the unfolding of stability\, mobility\, and freedom of expression through movement. This lack of postural integrity can negatively impact the development of fine motor\, gross motor\, postural attention for higher-level learning\, and our ability to fully engage with the people and events around us. \nAs therapists\, we must train our eyes to recognize\, through key clinical observations\, when these early foundations for posture and movement are disrupted. Furthermore\, by understanding the unfolding of the developmental sequence and the key sensorimotor inputs therapists will be better equipped to design and implement tailored interventions necessary for the development of adaptive posture and physical expression of emotion. \nThis course will explore the developmental unfolding of posture\, starting with the dynamic merging of sensations with key primary movement patterns to form our early physical base through the later development of anti-gravity skill\, bilateral integration\, and organized actions of relating in time and space. A combination of lecture\, video examples\, and experiential labs will be included throughout the course to further participants’ understanding of the developmental sequence and sensorimotor components of postural development and the affective\, qualitative aspects of movement. \n\n		\n		Register Here! \n		\nThis course is sponsored by an outside organization and all registrations are managed through their organization. You may register via the following Registration Form. Please contact Advanced Pediatric Therapies with any questions: 360-885-4684. \nVital Links does not manage registrations for this course. \n\n		\nLocation\nVancouver\, Washington \nSchedule\nDay 1: Friday\, September 12\, 2025\nDay 2: Saturday\, September 13\, 2025 \nInstructors\nSheila M. Frick; OTR/L \nCourse Objectives\nUpon completion of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nRecognize how posture is the byproduct of optimal sensory processing and the unfolding of key developmental movement patterns.\nIdentify three treatment strategies that support the release of defensive tension patterns and the regulation of physiological arousal.\nUnderstand how the development of anti-gravity postural control contributes to our perception of body in space as an essential foundation for the development of all higher-level motor\, perceptual\, cognitive\, and affect regulation.\nRecognize the overlap between postural development and affective expression.\nIdentify three structured and unstructured clinical observations that inform a clinically reasoned approach to treatment.
URL:https://vitallinks.com/event/fscc2025-09-12-sf/
LOCATION:Vancouver\, Washington
CATEGORIES:In-Person Courses
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