02 THE POWER OF PLAY
The Free taster course
This section highlights the importance of sensory regulation and the role it plays in cultivating calmer mindsets.
This week we will delve into the physiology behind cultivating calm and practice some helpful strategies.
02.1 - How Anchors impact Conduct and Learning Behaviour
Anchors are environmental factors that release stress hormones into the body. Over a period of time, these stress hormones turn to cortisol which adversely affects our mental and physical wellbeing.
02.2 - The 8 Senses
Contrary to popular belief, recent research has shown that there are 8 senses that make up our sensory systems.
Visual-sight
Auditory-hearing
Tactile-touch
Gustatory-taste
Olfactory-smell
Vestibular-co-ordination, balance and eye movements
Proprioception-body awareness, where joints and muscles are
Interoception-hunger, breathing and toileting
When these aren’t regulated effectively we can often feel overwhelmed.
