# The Sensory Coach


## Posts

- [Group Call - June 30 - Glimmers & Goodbyes](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-june-30-glimmers-goodbyes/): As we wrapped up this membership cycle, we focused on reflection, connection, and the sharing of "glimmers"—small moments of joy or beauty.
- [Group Call - June 23 - Advocating for Yourself](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-june-30-advocating-for-yourself/): We discussed the complexities of self-awareness, emotional regulation, and the challenges of advocating for one's needs, especially when emotionally activated.
- [Group Call - June 16 - Identity, Regulation & Resource Review](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-june-16-identity-regulation-resource-review/): This call focused on identity, inspiration, and relating to others, as well as regulation & emotional safety. We reviewed some course resources and set the stage for our final two calls.
- [Group Call - June 9 - Identity & Regulation](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-june-9-identity-regulation/): This call included a guided mindfulness practice, an announcement of an upcoming break, and a discussion on the pillars of identity and regulation.
- [Group Call - June 2 - "I Am" Identity Exploration](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-june-2-i-am-identity-exploration/): We began the call with a reflective practice centered on "presence, existence, and being," emphasizing that identity is multidimensional and fluid rather than static. We briefly explored different dimensions of awareness—physical, mental, energetic, and "just being". 
- [Group Call - May 26 - Being Present](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-may-26-presence-planning/): This week's theme was exploring the contrast of present moment awareness with other operating states.
- [Group Call - May 19 - Creativity](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-may-19-creativity/): the multifaceted nature of creativity, navigating personal struggles, and the importance of authenticity
- [Dealing with Sticky Thoughts](https://sensorycoach.org/sticky-thoughts/): It’s easy to get stuck in your thoughts when you are dysregulated. There are different ways this can show up, such as looping thoughts (kind of like an internal stim), intrusive thoughts, and ruminating. No matter how they show up, these sticky thoughts are often an attempt to make sense of a situation that doesn’t make sense or to solve a problem that feels unsolvable. In short, it’s an attempt to cope and return again to the magical, mystical land of OK (a place that often seems like a mirage). So, it makes sense why we all have these thoughts in […]
- [Group Call – May 12 - Quick Nervous System Resets](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-may-12-quick-nervous-system-resets/): This week, we discussed the possibility of shifting our nervous system out of a dysregulated state into a more regulated one quickly (within 2-3 minutes). 
- [Group Call – May 5 – Rest](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-may-5-rest/): This week, we talked about rest, and why accessing rest can be difficult. Before we get into that, though, I want to share the good stuff that came up during our check-in. Check-in Recap Diane encouraged us to share something that made us laugh or smile this week. She shared how something from the Golden Girls had made her laugh, and we discussed how what we choose to focus on can shift our overall perspective of how life is going. Here are some of the other shares that came up: Key Takeaway Taking note of the moments of joy we experience […]
- [Group Call – Apr 28 – The Value of Interconnectedness](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-apr-28-the-value-of-interconnectedness/): This week, we reflected on the value of interconnectedness and the shared experience of navigating work and life challenges together. Key Discussion Points Access to this call recording is no longer available. Recordings are available for 30 days and is for participant viewing only.
- [Group Call – Apr 21 – Coping with Heavy Emotions](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-apr-21-coping-with-heavy-emotions/): This week, we were all dealing with some heavy emotional stuff, so we took turns sharing a bit about our situations and holding space for one another. Here’s a quick recap of what we discussed: Emotional Themes Core Strategies Access to this call recording is no longer available. Recordings are available for 30 days and is for participant viewing only.
- [Group Call – Apr 14 – Emotional Regulation and Sensory Processing](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-apr-14-emotional-regulation-and-sensory-processing/): This week, we continued our discussion about sticky thoughts by discussing our emotional and sensory reaction patterns. Key Discussion Points Strategies for Regulation Potential Future Topics Access to this call recording is no longer available. Recordings are available for 30 days and is for participant viewing only.
- [Group Call – Apr 7 – Sticky Thoughts](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-apr-7-sticky-thoughts/): This week, we were all feeling a little less than great. We talked about how saying we’re okay covers a lot of territory, but when we are honest, we might not *actually* be okay. (Case in point, I was running a low-grade fever, which others pointed out didn’t sound like “okay” to them!) The topic we discussed this week was how we can get stuck in our thoughts when we get dysregulated. There are different ways this can show up, such as looping thoughts (kind of like an internal stim), intrusive thoughts, and ruminating. No matter how they show up, these […]
- [Group Call – Mar 31 – Updates & Coping with Bad News](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-mar-31-updates-coping-with-bad-news/): This week, we shared some updates, including some pics a member shared of baby sandhill crane colts. Aren’t they cute? One member brought up the news of the Supreme Court’s decision to side with a therapist who challenged Colorado’s ban on “conversion therapy”. This led to a discussion about how bad news can impact sensitive nervous systems, including the value and wisdom of using “autoregulation” strategies like distraction and dissociation to cope. Access to this call recording is no longer available. Recordings are available for 30 days and is for participant viewing only.
- [Group Call - Mar 24 - Animals & Site Change](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-mar-24-animals/): This week, we talked about adopting pets, and then tried using a Picker Wheel to check-in. We had a couple animal-themed discussions about spring-time wildlife sightings and dream/fantasy wild animal interactions. We also discussed what to expect with the upcoming change in course platforms. Access to this call recording is no longer available. Recordings are available for 30 days and is for participant viewing only.
- [Group Call - Mar 19 - Transitioning](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-mar-19-transitioning/): This week’s group call was all about transitioning: Trying out some new ideas, anticipating the Spring Equinox, and preparing to switch our Group Call meetings to Tuesdays.  The first order of business was discussing our name change. For legal reasons, I can no longer use the terms “Sensory University” or “Sensory U”. So for now, I will be referring to our group as the Sensory Coach Community Group in all marketing and content. It’s not quite as catchy, but I think we can figure this out. This week, I shared some ideas for check-in prompts that we could try out (in addition to ones […]
- [Group Call - Mar 12 - When the Dam Bursts](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-mar-12-dam-burst/): This week, I had a bit of a breakdown. The dam on my composure (and tears) broke. Former me would have been mortified. Current me was able to soften into gratitude and receive the care, compassion, and support the group offered up so readily to me. The memory of it still touches me deeply. Thank you all for holding space for me and helping me find my way in the dark. Your kindness will not be soon forgotten. I have been hearing a lot of themes lately about a revolution in leadership. It’s a revolution where leaders stop exerting power over others, but instead […]
- [Group Call - Mar 5 - Glimmers & Sensory Triggers](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-mar-5-glimmers/): This week, we started out with sharing some of our “glimmers” – the good things that happened to us this week. (Thanks, Diane, for the discussion idea!) Then Nona suggested we all share our biggest sensory challenges (aka “triggers”) to see what common themes might emerge. This led to an opportunity for me to info dump about sensory processing differences and neurological differences in general. Our next group call is scheduled for Thursday, March 12. Starting March 24, our group calls will be shifting to Tuesdays instead of Thursdays. Access to this call recording is no longer available. Recordings are available for 30 days and is for participant viewing only.
- [Group Call - Feb 26 - Finding OK](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-feb-26-finding-ok/): This week, we revisited communication preferences and explored Zoom’s “React” features as a way to communicate nonverbally. I shared a communication preference about wanting to make space for varied perspectives on our calls. This won’t change things for those who just want to sit back and listen (that will always be okay). I am trusting that if you have something you’d like to share, you will indicate you’re typing or thinking to me in some way when I’m asking for input before moving on with the conversation. I also may check in with individuals who haven’t chimed in to see if what has […]
- [Group Call - Feb 19 - The Mythical/Mystical Land of OK](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-feb-19-land-of-ok/): This week, we tackled the first continuing question from the week before (Feb 12): How do you even know what OK feels like? How are you going to recognize it when you get there? We joked that it’s a mythical/mystical land (potentially a mirage!), but came up with some “landmarks”: Sometimes getting there (The Land of OK) feels mysterious — how did I get here? And it can feel difficult to maintain (like those Magic Eye pictures). Next week, we are going to continue the conversation with exploring more of the continuing questions from last week: And as @Diane Hilleary remixed the Rumi poem, perhaps […]
- [Group Call - Feb 12 - Tightrope of Too Much / Not Enough](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-feb-12-tightrope/): This week, we talked about how exhausting it is to experience the world as too much / not enough at the same time. I mentioned an illustration Myrese had shared with me. Here it is: We talked about how navigating feeling (& experiencing) being too much and not enough is a bit like walking along a cliff’s edge, or on a tightrope. We explored the question of what we’d prefer to experience instead. We came up with desires for feeling understood, trusting that we don’t have to do relational gymnastics to get our needs met, finding the “just right” balance, get to […]
- [Group Call - Feb 5 - Finding Flow](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-feb-5-finding-flow/): This week, we started off sharing a few of our favorite things. (These shares are quickly becoming one of my favorite things we do in Sensory U!) After our share time, we transitioned to talking about identity again. I shared how learning to take care of ourselves requires knowing ourselves, which is why identity is one of the pillars of Sensory U. We returned to the metaphor of the River of Wellbeing and explored how sometimes it can feel like there is no river (which represents an integrated space of flow and regulation) and we bounce back and forth from chaos to rigidity. […]
- [Group Call - Jan 29 - Identity & Safety](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-jan-29-identity-safety/): This week, we continued talking about Identity by completing a Roots & Roles activity together. We examined the connection between our “roots” (authentic & cored parts of our identity) and our roles. We discussed how to reframe and/or reclaim “negative” aspects of ourselves. We also looked at how connected our roots are to our roles. I invited participants to consider which of their roots may not currently have an outlet. After that, I shared another analogy with the group; The River of Well-Being (an analogy from the book The Whole Brain Child). We talked about how beyond knowing who you are and […]
- [Group Call - Jan 22 - Identity: Roots & Roles](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-jan-22-identity-roots-roles/): Last week, we ended the call with the continuing question: “How do we cultivate a sense of safety for ourselves and others?” The thing is, tending to ourselves requires knowing who we are. And tending to others without tending to ourselves is a recipe for burnout. So this week, I took a bit of a detour from directly returning to that question, and instead, suggested we talk about one of the Sensory U pillars: Identity. We started out by reflecting on our roles (who are you to others) and then moved deeper into our “roots” — our authentic selves. Diane shared […]
- [Group Call - Jan 15 - Favorite Things + Navigating Political Differences](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-jan-15-favorite-things-navigating-political-differences/): Here’s the link to the recording for this week’s group call: January 15, 2026. The recording will be available for 30 days and is for participant viewing only. (Members can access past recordings and summaries in the Group Calls channel of our community group.) Because sharing about our favorite things was so fun in our December call, I’ve decided to make it a regular conversation starter. We started out this week’s call sharing a few of our favorite things, and the plan is to spend time sharing about our favorite things during the first call of each month. Next, we took some time to […]
- [Group Call - Jan 8 - Welcome Back + Preview for 2026](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-jan-8-welcome-back-preview-for-2026/): Here’s the link to the recording: Jan 8 Group Call. The recording will be available for 30 days and is for participant viewing only. (Members can access past recordings and summaries in the Group Calls channel of our community group.)   Here’s a recap of the call: As always, I welcome your feedback. Here’s the link to provide anonymous feedback: Sensory U Feedback.  Thanks again for everyone’s participation. I can’t wait to see what 2026 has in store for all of us!
- [Group Call - Dec 16, 2025 - Favorite Things + Mapping Our Nervous Systems, Pt. 2](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-dec-16-favorite-things-mapping-our-nervous-systems/): During our December 16, 2025 group call, we shared about our Favorite Things and completed mapping our nervous system as a group using the Window of Tolerance worksheet. Here’s the compilation: Group Window of Tolerance Map. And here’s a blank version again in case you want it: Mapping Your Window of Tolerance (worksheet). Access to this call recording is no longer available. Recordings are available for 30 days and is for participant viewing only.
- [Group Call - Dec 11 - Group Reflection & Feedback](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-dec-11-membership-feedback/): During our December 11, 2025 Group Call, we reflected on the past six months and discussed ideas for the future of Sensory U. Thank you to everyone for sharing your feedback about Sensory U. And a huge thanks to all of you for making the first six months of Sensory U incredible. Access to this call recording is no longer available. Recordings are available for 30 days and is for participant viewing only.
- [The Eight Sensory Systems](https://sensorycoach.org/the-eight-sensory-systems/): Your nervous system is a complex network of signals connecting your brain and your body. There are eight major systems that connect your sensory organs through collections of nerve endings that gather sensory information to send to your central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). These systems give your brain information about your body and the world around you. The “Foundational” Senses Your foundational or proximal sensory systems give you information about your body and are some of the earliest to begin developing in utero. They include: Tactile Tactile (touch) – located in your skin, touch receptors provide information about the […]
- [Sensory-Based Motor Differences](https://sensorycoach.org/sensory-based-motor-differences/): According to a leading paper on the topic, sensory processing differences can be categorized into three basic patterns or subtypes: My post entitled What is Sensory Processing? defines Sensory Modulation Differences and Sensory Discrimination Differences. This is a follow-up post about the third subtype: Sensory-Based Motor Differences. Simply put, some motor coordination difficulties are due, at least in part, to faulty sensory processing. There are two sub-types of Sensory-Based Motor Differences: Postural Differences and Praxis Differences. If things like this happen to you often, you may have Sensory-Based Motor Disorder. Postural Differences To understand Postural Differences, it’s important to first understand […]
- [Group Call - Dec 2, 2025 - Burnout](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-dec-2-burnout/): During our December 2, 2025 group call, we talked about what happens when the nervous system experiences recurrent overwhelm: Burnout (something that is all too familiar to too many). We discussed what burnout has looked/felt like for us, and then spent some time talking about burnout recovery. Some key takeaways: Access to this call recording is no longer available. Recordings are available for 30 days and is for participant viewing only.
- [Group Call - Nov 18, 2025 - Mapping Your Nervous System, Pt. 1](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-nov-18-mapping-your-nervous-system/): During our November 18, 2025 group call, we did a little overview of Polyvagal Theory and discussed the following resources: The last worksheet packet is something I put together to combine what I’ve learned about nervous system regulation from various sources, primarily combining info from Polyvagal Theory and Dan Siegel’s Window of Tolerance analogy. We chose to use the Window of Tolerance map as a group. We talked about “super high” arousal (aka hyperarousal, fight/flight, sympathetic activation), and “super low” arousal (aka hypoarousal, shutdown, dorsal vagal activation). Here’s the composite checklist and narrative of what everyone shared in the meeting: Nov […]
- [Group Call - Nov 13, 2025 - Vagus Nerve Activities](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-nov-13-vagus-nerve-activities/): During our November 13, 2025 group call call, we experimented with a Vagus Nerve activity deck* and then talked a bit about Polyvagal Theory and nervous system regulation. Access to this call recording is no longer available. Recordings are available for 30 days and is for participant viewing only. *affiliate link
- [Group Call - Nov 4, 2025 - Mindful Movement](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-nov-4-mindful-movement/): During our November 4, 2025 group call, I invited group members to “play” with me and explore what I like to call “mindful movement”. I demonstrated a few different ways to do this, including doing some seated, standing, and floor practices. Some of the things we played with this time included: The group shared about their experiences with the movements, and I checked in to see how much interest there is in doing more things like this in the future. Based on the feedback shared with me, it sounds like it might work well to incorporate a short movement practice into […]
- [Group Call - Oct ​3​0, 2025 - Interoception, Spirituality, & Nervous System Repatterning](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-oct-30-interoception-spirituality-nervous-system-repatterning/): During our October 30, 2025 group call, we talked a bit more about interoception, and went off on a little tangent about how we have varied perceptions of how connecting with the body is a bit like trying to connect with a higher power. We touched a bit on spirituality and religious trauma, and then moved on to talking about how interoceptive awareness is strengthened with time, practice and intention, but how unconscious habits, like clenching your jaw, can persist. This led us to talking about how working with the body to release tension and stimulate a sense of integration can […]
- [Group Call - Oct 21, 2025 - Interoception Stories](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-oct-21-interoception-stories/): During our October 21, 2025, we exchanged stories about interoception. Some of the common themes that came out of our stories were: Access to this call recording is no longer available. Recordings are available for 30 days and is for participant viewing only.
- [Group Call - Oct 16, 2025 - Capacity Limits & Interoception](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-oct-16-travel-capacity-limits-interoception/): During our October 16, 2025 group call, we talked about navigating and managing sensory needs when they’re seemingly in conflict with your goals or desires (e.g., when traveling). We discussed how frustrating it can be when you don’t have the energy or capacity to do all the things you wish you could, or think you should. We talked about the varied ways we notice (or not notice) body cues, and some of the reasons why it’s hard to identify and manage internal awareness. We also briefly touched on how chronic pain and sensory overload can lead to disconnection with your body, […]
- [Group Call - Oct 7, 2025 - Meltdowns, Shutdowns & Tension Release](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-oct-7-meltdowns-shutdowns-tension-release/): During our October 7, 2025 group call, we talked about polyvagal theory, the difference between meltdown and shutdown, and teasing apart ways to deal with stress and ways to deal with stressors. I recommended the book Burnout by Emily & Amelia Nagoski. We talked about ways to relieve tension and let go of stress, or as the Nagoski sisters put it, “complete the biological stress cycle”. I shared an editable Tension Release Bingo board I created, and Nona shared a list of Unconventional Coping Strategies. As we wrapped up, Carl recited Shakespeare’s Sonnet 119, which was a treat! “…And ruined love, […]
- [Group Call - Oct 2, 2025 - Keeping Time & Staying Regulated](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-oct-2-executive-functioning-cosmic-weather-emotional-regulation/): During our October 2, 2025 group call, we discussed timer options that have a less jarring sound/alert function, and a few ideas came up: We also covered how “cosmic weather” affects sensitive neurotypes, and how intense emotions can disrupt executive functioning. We also talked about how there is a common trap of believing if we can just get everything done we will feel better, but never quite getting to that point of feeling better. 🤔 Access to this call recording is no longer available. Recordings are available for 30 days and is for participant viewing only.
- [Group Call - Sep 23, 2025 - Executive Functioning](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-sep-23-executive-functioning/): During our September 23, 2025 group call, we started talking about executive functioning by imagining embarking into talking about it was something like a treasure hunt. What are we hoping to discover in Executive Function Land? Here’s what people shared: We talked about times we have been able to experience those kinds of things before, and how much time and effort it can take to get to the point of ease and flow, where you can balance what you want to do and need to do. After talking about defining executive function, and joked about “executioner” function, we talked about how […]
- [Group Call - Sep 18, 2025 - Connection Preferences](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-sep-18-connection-preferences/): During our September 18, 2025 group call, we discussed our connection preferences. Toward the end of the conversation, we discussed how communication styles can really vary between neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals. I recently added some info about communication patterns in the group course, and included a couple of links to self-assessments: Access to this call recording is no longer available. Recordings are available for 30 days and is for participant viewing only.
- [Group Call - Sep 9, 2025 - Communication Preferences](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-sep-9-communication-preferences/): During our September 9, 2025 group call, we shared about our communication preferences. We discussed why some of us prefer verbal communication, while others find written communication access very beneficial. We also talked more about the difference between equality and equity. We used the analogy/visual of people of various heights looking over a fence to watch a sports game (see image below), and discussed how that might apply to communication access. We also discussed the added burden of having an “invisible” condition and the frustration of having fluctuating/limited capacity (among other things). Access to this call recording is no longer available. […]
- [Group Call - Sep 4, 2025 - Equitable Group Experiences](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-sep-4-communication-connection-differences-creating-an-equitable-group-experience/): During our September 4, 2025 group call, we discussed: We also briefly shared about things that help us focus toward the end, with the intention to return to talking about executive functioning another time. Access to this call recording is no longer available. Recordings are available for 30 days and is for participant viewing only. No participant image, voice, or name will ever be published publicly. Participant consent will be obtained in writing for any clips published in Sensory U course materials.
- [Group Call - Aug 27, 2025 - Reclaiming Wonder & Awe](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-aug-27-reclaiming-childlike-wonder-awe-checking-in-with-the-body-mind-program-updates/): During our August 27, 2025 group call, we started with a group share: What makes your inner child happy? Discussion: What “inner child” means, how (& why) to connect with yourself this way, and the difference between being childish and childlike, and the benefits of reclaiming wonder & awe as adults (ref: Loner Wolf blog) Transition: Brief quiet reflection time & “checking for messages” guided practice to check in with the body/mindAccess to this call recording is no longer available. Recordings are available for 30 days and is for participant viewing only. No participant image, voice, or name will ever be […]
- [Group Discussion/Coaching Topics](https://sensorycoach.org/group-discussion-coaching-topics/): Here is a list of potential topics that we can discuss and practice group coaching together in our group calls (also included is a “map” of the same topics for those who may benefit from a different visual format):
- [Neurospicy Resources](https://sensorycoach.org/neurospicy-resources/): Here is a list of resources group members have found helpful in their self-discovery journeys. None of these resources are associated with or endorsed by The Sensory Coach (with the exception of the printable Check-In Meters – those are a Sensory Coach creation). *Good resources for people who are at the early stages of their self-discovery journeys. Web Resources: Infographics and Printables: Books:  Podcasts: Things that help in a more general sense: Here’s a link to a printable Google Doc version of the list: Neurospicy Resources. You can share your favorite resources in the comments, or send a direct message to […]
- [Tips for When You're Feeling Stuck](https://sensorycoach.org/tips-for-when-youre-feeling-stuck/): This list was collectively brainstormed during a group call. Please add any more ideas or thoughts you have in the comments, and we can create another resource page! Share in the comments what works for you, or a new idea you’d like to try.
- [Group Call - Aug 20, 2025 - Getting Unstuck & Growing Connection](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-aug-20-what-we-can-do-to-get-unstuck-handle-insecurities-and-grow-connection/): During our August 20 group call, we started with a Group Share: What helps you when you’re feeling stuck? Discussion: Access to this call recording is no longer available. Recordings are available for 30 days and is for participant viewing only. No participant image, voice, or name will ever be published publicly. Participant consent will be obtained in writing for any clips published in Sensory U course materials.
- [Group Call - Aug 13, 2025 - Resource Sharing & Inner Criticism](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-aug-13-helpful-resources-group-coaching-inner-criticism/): During our August 13, 2025 group call, we discussed: Access to this call recording is no longer available. Recordings are available for 30 days and is for participant viewing only. No participant image, voice, or name will ever be published publicly. Participant consent will be obtained in writing for any clips published in Sensory U course materials.
- [Group Call - Aug 6, 2025 - Soothing Sensory Tools & Tackling Work Tasks](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-aug-6-soothing-sensory-tools-course-update-group-coaching-tackling-work-tasks/): During our August 6, 2025 group call, we discussed: We also discussed how to tackle work tasks that are hard to get started and completed and the group came up with lots of great ideas! Access to this call recording is no longer available. Recordings are available for 30 days and is for participant viewing only. No participant image, voice, or name will ever be published publicly. Participant consent will be obtained in writing for any clips published in Sensory U course materials.
- [Group Call - July 22, 2025 - Self-Compassion](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-july-22/): During our July 22, 2025 group call, we discussed: If you haven’t reviewed the group guidelines recently, you can access them in the Welcome to Sensory U Course in the Group Calls module. Access to this call recording is no longer available. Recordings are available for 30 days and is for participant viewing only. No participant image, voice, or name will ever be published publicly. Participant consent will be obtained in writing for any clips published in Sensory U course materials.
- [Group Call - July 15, 2025 - Group & Individual Needs](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-july-15/): During our July 15, 2025 group call, we discussed: This week was Part 1 of this conversation, and we will continue to discuss how to stay mindful of both our individual needs, and the needs of others in the group. We will continue to discuss what it takes to feel safe, and then become brave within this group. Thank you to everyone who attended and participated. The recording does not include the shared screen, but I have attached the blank version of the visual we interacted with on the call. Access to this call recording is no longer available. Recordings are […]
- [Group Call - July 8, 2025 - Dysregulation](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-july-8/): During our July 8, 2025 group call, we discussed: And we ended our time together with experimenting with some Sensory Hacks (from the course): Thank you to everyone who attended and participated. It was really great to connect with everyone, even when we are all struggling in various ways! Access to this call recording is no longer available. Recordings are available for 30 days and is for participant viewing only. No participant image, voice, or name will ever be published publicly. Participant consent will be obtained in writing for any clips published in Sensory U course materials.
- [Group Call - July 1, 2025 - Authenticity](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-july-1/): During our July 1, 2025 group call, we discussed: We wrapped up with encouragement to: Access to this call recording is no longer available. Recordings are available for 30 days and is for participant viewing only. No participant image, voice, or name will ever be published publicly. Participant consent will be obtained in writing for any clips published in Sensory U course materials.
- [Group Call - June 26, 2025 - Connection](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-june-26/): During our June 26, 2025 group call, we discussed: We concluded with a challenge for the week: What is one way you can be with your authentic self, letting that part of yourself have some freedom, expression, and connection in the coming week? If you’re stumped, listen to the call to hear a couple of great ideas that were shared! 😘 Access to this call recording is no longer available. Recordings are available for 30 days and is for participant viewing only. No participant image, voice, or name will ever be published publicly. Participant consent will be obtained in writing for […]
- [Make a Commitment to Self-Connection](https://sensorycoach.org/commitment-to-self-connection/): One of the pillars of this community is that life is enriched by understanding yourself and others on a deep level. Here are some ways to intentionally deepen your connection with and understanding of yourself. To turn an intention into a commitment, you might: Once you’ve followed through on your plan, share about it in the comments, in a direct message to Sarah, on an upcoming group call.
- [Invoking the Harry Potter spell "Riddikulus"](https://sensorycoach.org/invoking-the-harry-potter-spell-riddikulus/): Hello everyone — Did you ever read or watch the Harry Potter series? After today’s call, I was remembering the scene about the boggart in The Prisoner of Azkaban. Professor Lupin is teaching the class how to handle an encounter with a boggart (a shapeshifting magical creature that takes the shape of your biggest fear). He teaches the class to use the spell “Riddikulus” to defeat it by laughing at it. Fear and overwhelm are difficult to face, and there’s a lot of wisdom in learning how to face them rather than being controlled by them. That said, I think, maybe, […]
- [Group Call - June 8, 2025 - Check-in Meter](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-recording-for-6-8/): During our group call on June 8, 2025, we started with a group check in using the check-in meter below (you’ll find more about it in the Welcome to Sensory U course). Our check-in time led to a discussion on: Access to this call recording is no longer available. Recordings are available for 30 days and are for participant viewing only. No participant image, voice, or name will ever be published publicly. Participant consent will be obtained in writing for any clips published in Sensory U course materials.
- [Group Call - June 4, 2025](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-recording-for-6-4/): During our Group Call on June 4, 2025, we talked about: Access to the recording for this call is no longer available. Recordings are available for 30 days and are for participant viewing only. No participant image, voice, or name will ever be published publicly. Participant consent will be obtained in writing for any clips published in Sensory U course materials.
- [Feedback Form](https://sensorycoach.org/feedback-form/): Hello everyone, my goal is to make The Sensory Coach Community as accessible, digestible, and empowering as possible. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to me! You can always direct message, comment, or email me with your thoughts. If you would like prompts to help you provide feedback, or if you’d prefer to keep your feedback anonymous, you may use The Sensory Coach Community Feedback form at any time. You can choose to provide feedback for a specific program element, or to provide general feedback. Thank you so much for your continued participation and support in making The Sensory Coach Community the best it can […]
- [Group Call - May 29, 2025 - Perspective Shifts](https://sensorycoach.org/group-call-may-29/): During our Group Call on May 29, 2025, we discussed: Access to this call recording is no longer available. Recordings are available for 30 days and are for participant viewing only. No participant image, voice, or name will ever be published publicly. Participant consent will be obtained in writing for any clips published in Sensory U course materials.
- [Meditation Practice for May 21, 2025](https://sensorycoach.org/weekly-group-call-5-21/): I intended to record a call on May 21, 2025, but woke up with a migraine. So I shared a 17-minute guided meditation practice I recorded earlier in the week instead. Here’s the link: Checking for Messages Meditation. I have found meditation to be an important practice for tending to my sensitive nervous system. This practice, “Checking for Messages”, is one of the ways I slow down to understand and care for myself. If you don’t like meditation, or feel like it doesn’t work for you, I encourage you to still try it, even just for a few minutes. Pay attention to […]
- [Embarking on a Journey to the Land of Authenticity](https://sensorycoach.org/embarking-on-a-journey-to-the-land-of-authenticity/): As I reflected on our First Group call, a vision came to me of where we are in our shared adventure. This is based on a Mapology Guide I have somewhere in my doom piles called “The Sea of Uncertainty“. Feel free to add your edits and flair to this illustrated short story: …As we leave Comfort Zone Cove and pass by New Beginnings Bay, the wind catches our sails and draws us into the open waters of the Sea of Change. As we steer around the Island of Uncertainty, someone shouts, “Look out for Loneliness Island!” Many on board have spent long days (and even longer […]
- [May 15 Group Call](https://sensorycoach.org/may-15-group-call-recording/): Our 🏆First🏆 group call was on May 15, 2025. We reflected on: Access to the call recording is no longer available. Call recordings are available for 30 days and are for participant viewing only. No participant image, voice, or name will ever be published publicly. Participant consent will be obtained in writing for any clips published in Sensory U course materials.
- [Welcome to The Sensory Coach Community!](https://sensorycoach.org/welcome/): Hello! Welcome to The Sensory Coach Community. If you’d like, you can watch a virtual walkthrough of the community by watching the attached video. Please take a moment to add a profile picture and a bio to your profile, and introduce yourself in the Introductions Channel.
- [What is Occupational Therapy?](https://sensorycoach.org/what-is-occupational-therapy/): The simplest way to explain OT is this: therapy that targets ‘participation in everyday living’ (AOTA). The ‘occupation’ in occupational therapy refers to a wide variety of life activities, including: From an OT perspective, functional engagement, participation and health can be impacted by many factors. For example, the environment and social supports are just as impactful as a client’s individual factors. OTs look at the big picture surrounding a client’s limitations and use meaningful occupations (things the client enjoys and/or wants to be able to do) as both a means and an end to improve function. Depending on the client, the […]
- [Weighted Products](https://sensorycoach.org/weighted-products/): Important Disclaimer: This post is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your medical provider(s) for specific recommendations based on your individual needs. Weighted products promote calm for those with autism, anxiety, sensory processing disorder, PTSD, and any condition that disrupts regulation or a sense of safety. They can be incorporated into virtually every aspect of daily life. There are many wonderful weighted products on the market and there are also some easy, low-cost do-it-yourself (DIY) solutions. Here’s a sampling of different kinds of weighted products that are available and/or craftable: A sampling of weighted objects From the author’s […]
- [Self-Care for Couch Potatoes](https://sensorycoach.org/self-care-for-couch-potatoes/): Just about everyone is doing more sitting than ever due the increase in work and study from home options and the ever increasing use of technology for work, learning, and entertainment. If it’s not uncommon for you to spend most of your day in pretty much one place, you’re not alone. You likely know an overly sedentary lifestyle is not good for your health. But did you know that taking care of your body when you are sedentary is also important? For example, if you have back or neck problems, you know how much trouble ignoring your posture can be. Oww… […]
- [What is Sensory Processing?](https://sensorycoach.org/what-is-sensory-processing/): In simple terms, sensory processing and integration are the ways your brain detects, prioritizes, and remembers: Figure 1. The Sensory Funnel. The way your brain processes information illustrated as a funnel. Differences in the way your brain has developed gives you a unique set of filters through which you process the sensations you experience. Everyone has subtle differences in the way they process sensations, which are known as your sensory preferences. Here’s a quick overview of how sensory processing works. Sensory Modulation Sensory modulation is how your nervous system regulates your brain’s response to sensory stimuli. It is what allows you […]
- [Sensory Safety](https://sensorycoach.org/sensory-safety/): What makes you feel safe? Image from Kurt Strenck’s blog While there are many factors that create a sense of safety, your sensory preferences (what you like, what you don’t like, and most importantly, why) can reveal what brings you a sense of safety … and what makes you feel unsafe.
- [The Importance of Sensation](https://sensorycoach.org/the-importance-of-sensation/): Sensory development begins before birth. Shortly after a fetus’ cells begin dividing and becoming different parts, the sensory nervous system starts developing. Prenatal Sensory Development, adapted from an image Robert Lickliter used in a scientific study By the time a baby is born, it is primed to learn about the world around it largely through it’s sensory nervous system. Image by Mysudbury from Flickr Development and growth happen very quickly for the first five to seven years of a human’s life, then starts to slow. While much of early life is spent in sensory exploration, the rest of your life is […]
- [6+ Self-Regulation Sensory Hacks](https://sensorycoach.org/6-self-regulation-sensory-hacks/): In a stressful world, all of us find ourselves in moments that are too much for us to handle. We start to “lose it” — our confidence, our cool, our train of thought. The good news is there are some easy ways to get re-regulated and get back in control. Read on to learn more about regulation and how to use sensory strategies to improve your life. Regulation Basics The most basic definition of arousal regulation refers to your energy levels and your ability to change your level of energy to match the situation you are in. A low arousal state […]
- [The Basics of Sensory Processing and Integration](https://sensorycoach.org/the-basics-of-sensory-processing-and-integration/): Guess what? Sensory processing and integration are basic but complex brain processes that happen constantly, even when you are asleep. Sensory processing is the process that organizes sensation from one’s own body and the environment, thus making it possible to use the body effectively within the environment. – Wikipedia Sensory Processing, image retrieved from Sensational Kids OT Sensory integration (also called multisensory integration or multimodal perception) is how [the brain forms] coherent, valid, and robust perception by processing sensory stimuli from various [sources]. Surrounded by multiple objects and receiving multiple sensory stimulations, the brain [must] categorize the stimuli … to integrate […]

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