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5 Vagus Nerve Techniques to Use in Your Very Next Session
A practical, evidence-based guide for pediatric OTs, SLPs, PTs & educators who work with dysregulated kids
What's inside the free guide
- 1 The Humming Reset โ a 60-second vagal toning technique that activates the parasympathetic response through vibration
- 2 Paced Breathing with a Twist โ why extended exhales work differently than standard breathing, and how to teach it to kids ages 4+
- 3 The Cold Water Protocol โ a simple sensory technique that triggers the dive reflex to rapidly downregulate the nervous system
- 4 Co-Regulation Positioning โ how your own nervous system state affects your client's, and how to use this intentionally in session
- 5 The Social Engagement Warm-Up โ a polyvagal-informed activity that primes the ventral vagal state before demanding tasks
Perfect for you ifโฆ you work with children struggling with anxiety, meltdowns, sensory dysregulation, or chronic stress โ and you want an evidence-based nervous system framework you can start using right away, not just theory.
Free Clinical Guide
5 Vagus Nerve Techniques for Your Next Session
By Kathleen Yopp, MOT, OTR/L ยท AOTA Approved Provider
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Kathleen Yopp, MOT, OTR/L
Pediatric occupational therapist with 28 years of clinical experience. Safe and Sound Protocol certified. Author, speaker, and AOTA Approved Provider on nervous system dysregulation in children.
AOTA #0000001046
SSP Certified
28 Yrs Clinical
