Healing the Traumatized Nervous System: Somatic and Sensorimotor Techniques to Restore Safety and Regulation in Kids
- Speaker:
- Chinwé Williams, PhD
- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
-
Apr 23, 2026
- Product Code:
- POS150670
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
Trauma reshapes the developing nervous system, leaving kids struggling to feel safe, brave, and connected. This session gives you practical tools to restore regulation and resilience—using polyvagal and somatic strategies that can be applied in therapy, schools, families, and community settings.
You'll learn how to:
- Spot the behavioral and physiological signs of dysregulation across settings
- Use somatic and sensory-based tools—grounding, breathwork, movement—for immediate intervention
- Adapt polyvagal and sensorimotor psychotherapy techniques for children
- Engage caregivers, teachers, and community partners to build trauma-informed networks of support
Credit
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Objectives
- Identify behavioral and physiological markers of dysregulation in clinical, educational, and community contexts.
- Integrate trauma-focused modalities, including polyvagal, expressive arts therapy, EMDR adaptations for kids, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy into treatment plans.
- Develop collaborative systems by engaging caregivers, teachers, and community partners in sustained healing plans.
Outline
Childhood Trauma and the Developing Nervous System
- Behavioral and physiological dysregulation cues across home, school, therapy
- Context mismatch: environment triggers vs safe cues
Somatic & Regulation Tools
- Grounding anchors, slow paced breath sequences
- Gentle movement rhythms, titrated sensory input
- Limitations of the research and potential risks
Trauma-Focused Modalities
- Polyvagal framing, EMDR child adaptations, expressive arts supports
- Sensorimotor strategies keyed to nervous system tiers
Relational & Systemic Support
- Caregiver/teacher co-regulation scaffolds
- Network safety cues, trauma-informed system alignment
Target Audience
- Licensed Clinical/Mental Health Counselors
- Marriage & Family Therapists
- Psychologists
- Social Workers
- Addiction Professionals
- Case Managers
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