Blogs Index

Written By Carolyn Fitzgibbon
Featured
Low scent, fragrances in Mental Health Unit Design
batch 2, scent, mental health unit
Low scent, fragrances in Mental Health Unit Design
batch 2, scent, mental health unit
batch 2, scent, mental health unit
Therapy rooms and waiting rooms: designing for sensory needs
Sensory Spaces, Sensory Modulation, office, psychology, autism, mental health, Universal Design, batch 2
Therapy rooms and waiting rooms: designing for sensory needs
Sensory Spaces, Sensory Modulation, office, psychology, autism, mental health, Universal Design, batch 2
Sensory Spaces, Sensory Modulation, office, psychology, autism, mental health, Universal Design, batch 2
Sensory Kits , Trauma Informed Practice and NDIS
batch 2, ndis, trauma
Sensory Kits , Trauma Informed Practice and NDIS
batch 2, ndis, trauma
batch 2, ndis, trauma
Auditory Processing Needs  in Mental Health Unit Design
batch 2, auditory
Auditory Processing Needs  in Mental Health Unit Design
batch 2, auditory
batch 2, auditory
Sensory Modulation to reduce restrictive practice Part 2: Policy Context
batch 2, restrictive
Sensory Modulation to reduce restrictive practice Part 2: Policy Context
batch 2, restrictive
batch 2, restrictive
Sensory Modulation to reduce restrictive practice Part 1: Evidence base
batch 2, restrictive
Sensory Modulation to reduce restrictive practice Part 1: Evidence base
batch 2, restrictive
batch 2, restrictive
A Sensory Lens to Explain Sundowning
Sensory modulation, Aged Care, sundowning, Older, Behaviour, batch 2
A Sensory Lens to Explain Sundowning
Sensory modulation, Aged Care, sundowning, Older, Behaviour, batch 2
Sensory modulation, Aged Care, sundowning, Older, Behaviour, batch 2
Acute Care Team Legend Rachel Woolcock using cooling down sensory modulation options.
Sensory, Mental Health, Emergency, Cooling, Sensory modulation, batch 2
Acute Care Team Legend Rachel Woolcock using cooling down sensory modulation options.
Sensory, Mental Health, Emergency, Cooling, Sensory modulation, batch 2
Sensory, Mental Health, Emergency, Cooling, Sensory modulation, batch 2
Factors Influencing Occupational Performance
Occupational Therapy, Pandemic, ADL, Sensory, Mental Health, batch 2
Factors Influencing Occupational Performance
Occupational Therapy, Pandemic, ADL, Sensory, Mental Health, batch 2
Occupational Therapy, Pandemic, ADL, Sensory, Mental Health, batch 2
Sensory Reps: repeating sensory strategies until it becomes a habit
batch 2, habit, sensory reps
Sensory Reps: repeating sensory strategies until it becomes a habit
batch 2, habit, sensory reps
batch 2, habit, sensory reps
Intense Sensations to Manage Muscle Cramps and Dissociation
batch 2, intense sensations
Intense Sensations to Manage Muscle Cramps and Dissociation
batch 2, intense sensations
batch 2, intense sensations
Sensory Preferences in the Work Environment (Office)
batch 2, office
Sensory Preferences in the Work Environment (Office)
batch 2, office
batch 2, office
Weighted Blankets: Need for more evidence but definitely not no evidence
Weighted Blanket, Sensory modulation, Sleep, Anxiety, Evidence, Health, batch 2
Weighted Blankets: Need for more evidence but definitely not no evidence
Weighted Blanket, Sensory modulation, Sleep, Anxiety, Evidence, Health, batch 2
Weighted Blanket, Sensory modulation, Sleep, Anxiety, Evidence, Health, batch 2
Sensory Triggers Screen- Acute Medical Environment
Sensory, Hospital, Health, Aged, Triggers, Cognitive, Ward, Nurse, Acute Medical Environment, batch 2
Sensory Triggers Screen- Acute Medical Environment
Sensory, Hospital, Health, Aged, Triggers, Cognitive, Ward, Nurse, Acute Medical Environment, batch 2
Sensory, Hospital, Health, Aged, Triggers, Cognitive, Ward, Nurse, Acute Medical Environment, batch 2
Chilling
batch 2, Cold water
Chilling
batch 2, Cold water
batch 2, Cold water
Bring back the paper bag for Panic involving hyperventilation
batch 2, Anxiety
Bring back the paper bag for Panic involving hyperventilation
batch 2, Anxiety
batch 2, Anxiety
Teachers: Keeping calm in the classroom
batch 2
Teachers: Keeping calm in the classroom
batch 2
batch 2
How do you do Sensory Modulation on an Impatient Mental Health Unit without a Sensory Room?
Sensory Room, Sensory Spaces, Sensory modulation, Workshops, Nurses, batch 2
How do you do Sensory Modulation on an Impatient Mental Health Unit without a Sensory Room?
Sensory Room, Sensory Spaces, Sensory modulation, Workshops, Nurses, batch 2
Sensory Room, Sensory Spaces, Sensory modulation, Workshops, Nurses, batch 2
Using your senses for self-care
self care, teachers, sensory modulation, well being, batch 2
Using your senses for self-care
self care, teachers, sensory modulation, well being, batch 2
self care, teachers, sensory modulation, well being, batch 2
Featured
Sniff research in Autism
Sensory, autism, Sensory Modulation Research, Batch 1
Sensory, autism, Sensory Modulation Research, Batch 1
Sniff research in Autism
Sensory, autism, Sensory Modulation Research, Batch 1
Sensory, autism, Sensory Modulation Research, Batch 1
Sensory, autism, Sensory Modulation Research, Batch 1
Sensory, autism, Sensory Modulation Research, Batch 1
Designing a mental health unit with sensory zones
therapeutic environment, sensory rooms, sensory spaces architects, Batch 1
therapeutic environment, sensory rooms, sensory spaces architects, Batch 1
Designing a mental health unit with sensory zones
therapeutic environment, sensory rooms, sensory spaces architects, Batch 1
therapeutic environment, sensory rooms, sensory spaces architects, Batch 1
therapeutic environment, sensory rooms, sensory spaces architects, Batch 1
therapeutic environment, sensory rooms, sensory spaces architects, Batch 1
A Sensory Explanation and Solution to Emotional Eating
Batch 1, eating
Batch 1, eating
A Sensory Explanation and Solution to Emotional Eating
Batch 1, eating
Batch 1, eating
Batch 1, eating
Batch 1, eating
Feedback on the Sensory Modulation Resource Manual from different professional groups
sensory rooms, reducing seclusion, sensory to focus, sensory spaces architects, sensory modulation, strategies for mental health, Batch 1
sensory rooms, reducing seclusion, sensory to focus, sensory spaces architects, sensory modulation, strategies for mental health, Batch 1
Feedback on the Sensory Modulation Resource Manual from different professional groups
sensory rooms, reducing seclusion, sensory to focus, sensory spaces architects, sensory modulation, strategies for mental health, Batch 1
sensory rooms, reducing seclusion, sensory to focus, sensory spaces architects, sensory modulation, strategies for mental health, Batch 1
sensory rooms, reducing seclusion, sensory to focus, sensory spaces architects, sensory modulation, strategies for mental health, Batch 1
sensory rooms, reducing seclusion, sensory to focus, sensory spaces architects, sensory modulation, strategies for mental health, Batch 1
Using Nature 'To Change How We Feel Through Using Our Senses'.
Batch 1, nature
Batch 1, nature
Using Nature 'To Change How We Feel Through Using Our Senses'.
Batch 1, nature
Batch 1, nature
Batch 1, nature
Batch 1, nature
Using Balance, Movement and Proprioceptive Input to Reduce Anxiety
Batch 1, Anxiety
Batch 1, Anxiety
Using Balance, Movement and Proprioceptive Input to Reduce Anxiety
Batch 1, Anxiety
Batch 1, Anxiety
Batch 1, Anxiety
Batch 1, Anxiety
Cool strategies to self regulate on a Mental Health Inpatient Unit
Batch 1, cooling
Batch 1, cooling
Cool strategies to self regulate on a Mental Health Inpatient Unit
Batch 1, cooling
Batch 1, cooling
Batch 1, cooling
Batch 1, cooling
Research Ideas
Sensory Modulation, Sensory Modulation Research, Anxiety, Anorexia Nervosa, Batch 1
Sensory Modulation, Sensory Modulation Research, Anxiety, Anorexia Nervosa, Batch 1
Research Ideas
Sensory Modulation, Sensory Modulation Research, Anxiety, Anorexia Nervosa, Batch 1
Sensory Modulation, Sensory Modulation Research, Anxiety, Anorexia Nervosa, Batch 1
Sensory Modulation, Sensory Modulation Research, Anxiety, Anorexia Nervosa, Batch 1
Sensory Modulation, Sensory Modulation Research, Anxiety, Anorexia Nervosa, Batch 1
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Batch 1, Sensory Modulation
Batch 1, Sensory Modulation
Sensory Modulation
Batch 1, Sensory Modulation
Batch 1, Sensory Modulation
Batch 1, Sensory Modulation
Batch 1, Sensory Modulation
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Batch 1
Batch 1
Using the scent of a loved one or scent of a loved place to provide feelings of calm.
Batch 1
Batch 1
Batch 1
Batch 1
Batch 1, Anger
Batch 1, Anger
Sensory Modulation video for anger strategies
Batch 1, Anger
Batch 1, Anger
Batch 1, Anger
Batch 1, Anger
Sensory Room or Sensational Zones?
sensory room, sensory spaces, sensory zones, Batch 1
sensory room, sensory spaces, sensory zones, Batch 1
Sensory Room or Sensational Zones?
sensory room, sensory spaces, sensory zones, Batch 1
sensory room, sensory spaces, sensory zones, Batch 1
sensory room, sensory spaces, sensory zones, Batch 1
sensory room, sensory spaces, sensory zones, Batch 1
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Batch 1, codeine, substances
Batch 1, codeine, substances
Coping after codeine
Batch 1, codeine, substances
Batch 1, codeine, substances
Batch 1, codeine, substances
Batch 1, codeine, substances
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Batch 1, safe, appropriate, meaningul
Batch 1, safe, appropriate, meaningul
Using Sensory Modulation so that it is Safe, Appropriate, Individualised, Meaningful (SAIM).
Batch 1, safe, appropriate, meaningul
Batch 1, safe, appropriate, meaningul
Batch 1, safe, appropriate, meaningul
Batch 1, safe, appropriate, meaningul
Developing new leisure, interest or sports activities
Batch 1, leisure
Batch 1, leisure
Developing new leisure, interest or sports activities
Batch 1, leisure
Batch 1, leisure
Batch 1, leisure
Batch 1, leisure
Woman hugging cushion
Batch 1, reducing seclusion
Batch 1, reducing seclusion
Reducing Seclusion and Restraint though using Sensory Modulation
Batch 1, reducing seclusion
Batch 1, reducing seclusion
Batch 1, reducing seclusion
Batch 1, reducing seclusion
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Batch 1, Cold water
Batch 1, Cold water
Using cold to calm
Batch 1, Cold water
Batch 1, Cold water
Batch 1, Cold water
Batch 1, Cold water
Co-regulation
Batch 1, Co regulation
Batch 1, Co regulation
Co-regulation
Batch 1, Co regulation
Batch 1, Co regulation
Batch 1, Co regulation
Batch 1, Co regulation
Batch 1
Batch 1
Sensory Processing or a Medical Issue?
Batch 1
Batch 1
Batch 1
Batch 1
Dementia and Sensory Interventions
Batch 1, Dementia
Batch 1, Dementia
Dementia and Sensory Interventions
Batch 1, Dementia
Batch 1, Dementia
Batch 1, Dementia
Batch 1, Dementia
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