Ep 168: Sensory Systems, Integration, Trauma and Family Considerations

About this episode

Cath discusses the eight sensory systems, the impact of trauma on sensory integration, and shares personal anecdotes.

In this episode Cath talks about our 8 sensory systems, about the importance of sensory integration, how trauma can impact this and shares some specific sensory systems and a couple of anecdotes from her own life to give you an idea about how impactful our sensory experience is. If you're enjoying this podcast. Please leave a review and rate the podcast, this really helps others to find it. To sign up for the journal prompts and Nurture.Heal.Grow (on Substack) please head to  www.cathcounihan.com  or  @cathcounihan on Instagram.  Follow Cath on social media here: Instagram:  @cathcounihan Substack: Nurture.Heal.Grow Facebook: Cath Counihan    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Catherine Counihan

Topics covered

• sensory systems
• sensory integration
• trauma
• family considerations
• personal anecdotes

Keywords

• sensory systems
• integration
• trauma
• family
• anecdotes
• self improvement
• mental health

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Organizations: Nurture.Heal.Grow, Substack, Acast

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