We’ve recently learned from and been inspired by these professionals and their therapy approaches.
Kelly Mahler is an occupational therapist best known for her work on interoception. She develops practical strategies to help individuals better understand and respond to their emotions, body signals, and sensory needs. Her approach is especially helpful for neurodivergent individuals, including those with autism or sensory processing disorder.
Vital Links offers practical, theory oriented treatment tools that improve sensory processing, regulation and motor functions. It can effectively be utilized by therapists across multiple areas of clinical practice.
Kim Barthel is an occupational therapist known for her work in trauma-informed care, neurobiology, and sensory integration. She teaches therapists to understand behaviour as communication and supports healing through connection, regulation, and compassionate care.
The Low Arousal Approach uses calm, non-punitive strategies to reduce stress and prevent crisis. It focuses on understanding triggers and changing our responses to support our kids and youth effectively.
Gordon Neufeld is a developmental psychologist known for his attachment-based approach to child development. His model emphasizes the importance of strong adult-child relationships as the foundation for healthy growth, learning, and behaviour. He helps caregivers understand how connection fosters emotional well-being and resilience.