Trauma Is Real Ep 08. Occupational Therapy in Trauma-Responsive Care (with Breanna Lynch & Kristen Brokamp)
“We don’t need to know every piece, we just need to be taking in the information”
Welcome back to another great episode! On this week’s episode, Sarah sits down with Occupational Therapists and owners of Holding Space Collaborative, Breanna Lynch and Kristen Brokamp! Sarah, Breanna and Kristen all discuss the role Occupational Therapists play in trauma-responsive care and how important it is to “keep wondering” in order to be better allies to their patients. They wrap up the conversation by sharing their Things to do and Ways to be if you are truly convicted that Regulation is a Practice (49:41).
Mentioned in this episode:
Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory
Sensory integration / Sensory strategies
How your sense of smell impacts your memory and sense of safety
Contact Holding Space Collaborative:
Website: www.holdingspacecollab.com
Email: hello@holdingspacecollab.com
Instagram: @holdingspaceot
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