Published Research on Improved Classroom Outcomes
By incorporating rhythmic movement into weekly schedules, teachers saw a measurable difference in their student outcomes.
Entries by Elizabeth Hickman
The Power of Cross-Body Connections
He was lit up. For the first time ever, his eyes weren’t the same or worse. The exercises were making his eyes stronger.
Breaking Down School Refusal
It’s almost as though my son has done a complete 180.
Know Thyself. The Role of Interoception in Therapy
There is so much power in choice. How do you feel, what do you feel and when is enough…enough? Movement supporting reflex integration can unlock an important awareness in therapy, and by actively participating in response, clients gain an understanding of their bodily connections and set important internal boundaries.
Do I Feel Safe?
Fear and the ‘fight, flight or freeze’ response is triggered when a child, or adult, senses they are in an unsafe environment. When someone explores a social context without safety or the properly integrated reflexes to cope, defensive reflexes take over and behaviors emerge. RMTi and the practice of rhythmic movement in therapy is a critical pathway to feeling safe and self-aware.
HOW ARE YOU SUPPORTING EDUCATION THIS SCHOOL YEAR?
The backpacks are packed and the pencils are sharpened, but preparing your child for a successful school year extends well beyond school supplies and curriculum nights. Foundational connections in the brain, or reflexes, shape our social, emotional and physical well-being as we navigate through life’s daily interactions. In a classroom setting, a child’s reflex integration is critical to their learning, and simple, targeted exercises can strengthen their ability to succeed this school year.
SLEEP WHISPERER
I’m often asked how quickly one might expect to see changes with the activities I teach. Some changes are immediate, while others take time. Here’s a text that I received from a family earlier this week:
“Gravy” on Top!
From a clinical perspective, I often send a follow up text message to see how a client responds to our time together. Here is a message that I received from a mother of a client, with regards to her middle school-aged daughter’s response.
MICHAEL HAD A BREAKTHROUGH!
I love sharing stories with you about some of the transformations my families experience. They demonstrate the amazing benefits of reflex integration. Read about Michael’s recent breakthrough after an RMTi session:
A GROWING NUMBER OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF REFLEX INTEGRATION MODALITIES
I am delighted to have been asked as a Physical Therapist who consistently blends the teachings of RMTi into my professional practice, to share my thoughts and experiences. In the last 10 years, there has been a growing interest by health care providers in the United States to learn more about reflex integration.