Brain Activated Breathing

 

Our respiration patterns affect our state of arousal and regulation.  Brain Activated Breathing is a gentle and noninvasive technique that facilitates reflexive deep breathing patterns to increase energy and oxygen to the brain (for calming and higher executive functioning).   

This technique is used as part of an occupational therapy program addressing challenges in specific areas of development. Clinically, we find that it not only sets the child up for calmness and empowerment but supports response to other therapy interventions.  

During this technique your child will be lying on a therapy table.  Specific points along the spine will be stimulated through gentle touch contact.  

Good candidates include individuals with: 

• Stress in their lives 

• Who react with Fright/Flight/Fight patterns of behavior  

• Anxiety  

• Unusual Fears 

• Who have experienced emotional trauma 

• Attachment Disorder 

• Who display disorganization 

• Poor Flexibility 

• Poor Sleep 

• Selective Mutism 

• Aggression or “Dark” Thoughts