Sensory Modulation Resource Manual

13/10/2026

12/10/2026

Background noise

It can be hard to hear in background noise.
Pick a quiet place to make it easier to listen!

Finding a match between sensory needs
& the environment can improve Sensory Health

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12/10/2026

Sensory Modulation items and Latex allergy

Some sensory modulation items are made from latex.
This may include fidgets and balloons.

We are sharing information on latex allergy so that practitioners are aware of the need to avoid and manage this risk.

05/10/2026

Explaining flashbacks using the arm wrestle metaphor

The analogy of an arm wrestle can help explain the process that occurs during dissociative flashbacks.

When experiencing a flashback it is as if an arm wrestle between the past and the present is occurring in the brain.

Memories from the past are trying to push their attention back to the past,
so what they need to do is help their brain ‘win’ the arm wrestle by pushing back the other way, making the present ‘stronger’ than the past.

This can be done by enhancing sensory stimuli in the present, such as focusing on an intense taste, to remind them:

-where they are,
-that they are in the present, and
-that they are safe in this moment.

The arm wrestle metaphor is included in the :

Grounding strategies for dissociation, panic, disconnection and flashbacks,
On Demand Course @ Sensory Modulation Brisbane

02/10/2026

Kelly Mahlers new blog has a really clear description of how to support the body to learn something new. This is a great example of how predictive processing works.

(Although Kelly's blog does not refer to this concept).

NEW FREE BLOG! Trauma-informed “good practices” give us an important foundation. But how do we get curious about what the individual body in front of us actually needs? In our newest blog, we explore how interoception can help us think more deeply about what the body has learned and how that learning may shape what feels supportive now.

Read more here: https://www.kelly-mahler.com/resources/blog/interoception-trauma-the-latest-science-on-healing-2/

Image Description: a man hiding his face in his hands against a black background

01/10/2026

Make your Own Sour Gummy Worms!

29/09/2026

Make your Own Shower Steamer

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

29/09/2026

Make your own Felt Stress Ball

Making your own felt stress ball can be a useful strategy to get the colour and look that you would like.

Making felt stress balls can also be a group activity

Method 1: Wet Felting (Soapy Water)
This is the most popular way to make soft, round felt balls in batches, often used for garlands or rugs.
• Difficulty: Very easy.
• Time: 10–15 minutes per ball.
• How to do it:
1. Pull off a loose piece of wool roving (unspun wool fibers) and roll it tightly into a rough ball shape.
2. Dip the wool into a bowl of warm water mixed with a few drops of dish soap or gentle soap.
3. Gently roll the wet wool between the palms of your hands using very light pressure at first—like holding a fragile egg—so it does not fall apart.
4. As the outer fibers start to catch and form a "skin," gradually apply more pressure and roll faster.
5. Dip it back into the warm water if it dries out.
6. Once firm and dense, rinse the ball in clean cold water to remove the soap, then let it air dry overnight.

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27/09/2026

Webinars to suit you or your workplace

Individuals can purchase webinars individually.

Workplaces can tailor a webinar package to meet their specific needs. Choose a series of different webinars for staff in-services, or purchase multiple sessions of one webinar and none of the others. You can mix and match to create a package that works for your team.

Not sure whether our webinar style is right for your workplace?
Try our free webinar and see what you think.

Contact us to discuss your workplace needs and create a package that’s right for you [email protected]

Webinars include:

* Trauma and Sensory Modulation Webinar series includes:

* Free introduction to the series

* Sensory Modulation & Sensory Processing Introduction

* Sensory Modulation Frameworks for Trauma

* Sensory Modulation Interventions for Trauma

* Sensory Spaces and Sensory Equipment

Anxiety, Panic and Breathing

Link to more information is available in comments

27/09/2026

Too often, FND struggles to find a disciplinary home with specialists taking ownership over the care of people with FND. Why? the experts are still working out where it should sit. The symptoms and presentation involve neurological symptoms and the care needs to address the symptoms and the underlying risk factors and triggers.

Defying dualism in functional neurological disorder … again:response to Scamvougeras and Castle

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13546805.2026.2641667?fbclid=IwRlRTSAUlU0JleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAWZkaWQWUPNwPDPoE-mhSRv3yYnEIuO4Q2B85XNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR4HTBlPjlW6lg64KdHecLIrFcIj1nNMyQkIuh3SATF8rBuLt2p-ip901IBYyg_aem_z7Z6eI18R-BWsrqYcoEyhQ