Brain to Brain, Body to Body

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Brain-to-Brain, Body-to-Body: A Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Perspective on the Treatment of Children and Adolescents

Pat Ogden, PhD, Bonnie Goldstein PhD, Janina Fisher PhD

Children with histories of neglect and trauma typically exhibit a wide range of symptoms, ranging from unwarranted fearfulness, anger or sadness, to blunted emotions, poor functioning at school or in social situations, unusual distractibility and avoidance of normal childhood activities.

They may develop eating problems and sleep disorders or complain of physical pain such as headaches or stomachaches. Traumatic reminders often trigger physiological reactivity, behavioral impulsivity, or social and emotional withdrawal. Children frequently feel helpless and powerless, reflected in and sustained by collapsed or frozen body postures, or out of control, anxious, or aggressive, driven by bodies that are hyperactive and hyperaroused.

Please click here for this excellent article on understanding the behaviour of children  who have experienced trauma and how to support them.

 

 

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Brokerage Information 2016-2017

The Brokerage administered by the Statewide Children’s Resource Program has been refunded for the 2017-2018 financial year. Applications are now open.

This Brokerage Project, funded by DHHS, extended with the National Partnership rollover, is a wonderful addition to our program and we have been very impressed with the way people have thought creatively about how this money could support children within families they are working with.

Please read the Brokerage Guidelines and contact Susie Lukis for the 2017-2018 application form.

We know this money has made a very positive difference to the inclusion of vulnerable children in education and in their community.  We thank you all for using this money to improve the lives of children experiencing disadvantage. Please pass this onto your teams and colleagues.

 As well as the bokerage, please continue to use us as a resource for children in the Inner and Outer Eastern area. Our group work continues as previously and we are always open for referrals.
Please contact Susie Lukis E This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. T 08870 4042 M 0423 022 883