Interoception and Proprioception – How does it fit into sensory modulation, emotional regulation and behavior

When: June 17, 18, 2022

Description

Why do we need to know about Interoception? Because it is an integral part of body awareness with links into praxis and emotional behavioral control. An integral part of movement is how aware our proprioceptive system makes us of how we move in the space we are moving in. Our proprioceptive system is relying on connecting with our inner awareness to assist in feeling calm and regulated in our spatial surround. How does it connect with our inner adaptive response to calming and regulating our bodies? This workshop will explore these connections and make it practical with regards to assessment and intervention. The workshop attendee will be able to apply these practical suggestions to their work enabling them to provide targeted intervention with improved outcomes in treatment. This workshop will cover pertinent research from A.D. Craig, as will also discuss assessment and intervention from an SI perspective. Included will be a discussion on the Polyvagal Theory of Dr. S. Porges and all will be brought together in a practical way, making the science sensible to use in every day sessions. This workshop will also include noted comments on Mindfulness practice and the use of “quieting the mind” to influence body awareness, praxis and occupational function. Whether you are coming from a social-emotional perspective or postural-praxis perspective, this “theory to practice” workshop will influence your thinking in chasing the “why” in your clients in both assessment and intervention

Outline / Agenda:

Day 1

8.30 to 10.00am                      Interoception and Body Awareness

10.00 to 10.30am                    Morning Break                                   

10.30 to 12.00pm                    Proprioception and Interoception

12.00 to 1.00pm                      Lunch

1.00 to 2. 30pm                       Sensory Modulation and Body Awareness

2.30 to 2.45pm                        Afternoon Break

2.45 to 4.00pm                        Assessment

 

Day 2

8.30 to 10.00am                      Steven Porges – Polyvagal Theory

10.00 to 10.30am                    Morning Break

10.30 to 12.00pm                    From Co-regulation to Self-Regulation

12.00 to 1.00pm                      Lunch

1.00 to 2. 30pm                       Intervention

2.30 to 2.45pm                        Lunch

2.45 to 4.00pm                        Intervention

Learning Objectives

Workshop participants will be able to:

  • Describe 5 significant markers of Interoception
  • List 3 major factors to consider with regards to interoceptive and proprioceptive functioning
  • Discuss the overlap between Polyvagal theory and Interoception
  • Discover tools to support assessment of Interoception
  • Include multiple techniques with regards to Interoception and Proprioception into the therapist toolbox

Presenter: Maude Le Roux OTR/L, IMC, SIPT, CTC, DIR-FT Expert Trainer

Bio: Maude Le Roux is an occupational therapist with an extensive following of professionals across the globe. She is SIPT trained and Sensory Integration forms the foundation from which she continues to develop different tracks of assessment and intervention. Maude is certified in multiple different techniques that she applies uniquely through her Developmental Pathways Model (DPM). She has completed extensive course work in Interoception and Polyvagal Theory, which she actively applies in her center in Glen Mills, PA, Maude has a team of dedicated professionals, many of whom had been with her over 10 years as well as being with her since inception of her center in 2001. Maude opened her online Academy in 2019 from which she trains other professionals across the globe in the assessment and intervention methodologies she uses. She gives back to her community by serving on different boards and currently serves on the Board of Directors for ATTACh, a national organization dedicated to serve families and children with attachment related difficulties and trauma informed care. She co-authored the book “Our Greatest Allies” in 2011 with Lauren O’Malley describing the journey of one autistic child.

Target Audience: Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Educators, Psychologists, Social Work professionals

Educational Level: Intermediate