In this conversation, Tanya and Elen delve into the concepts of interoception and neuroception, exploring how these senses impact our understanding of bodily signals and emotional responses. They discuss the importance of recognizing and responding to internal cues for self-regulation, particularly in neurodivergent individuals. The conversation also highlights the significance of creating safe environments and understanding survival responses, such as fight, flight, freeze, and fawn. Finally, they emphasize the need to find glimmers of joy in everyday life to support emotional well-being and resilience.
- Interoception is our sense of what’s happening inside our body.
- Neuroception is our sense of safety and danger.
- Everyone has sensory systems, and understanding them is crucial.
- Self-regulation starts with noticing internal sensations.
- Not everyone receives interoceptive messages reliably.
- Children may struggle with recognizing bodily cues due to various factors.
- Trauma can impact one’s ability to sense internal messages.
- Finding glimmers of joy can enhance emotional resilience.
- Practicing self-regulation strategies when calm is more effective.
- Understanding survival responses helps in supporting children.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Overview
03:12 Understanding Interoception and Neuroception
06:36 The Impact of Interoception on Daily Activities
14:29 Challenges and Variations in Interoception
19:13 Being Trauma-Informed in Interoception Work
27:27 Strategies for Developing Interoception Awareness
40:23 Supporting Children in Using Self-Regulation Strategies
50:00 Understanding Neuroception: Our Sense of Safety and Danger
55:41 The Different Threat Responses: Mobilization and Immobilization
01:13:37 Signaling Safety to Children: Tuning into Glimmers and Moments of Joy
