The Healing Power of Sensory Awareness with Emily Hills

In this podcast episode, Emily Hills is welcomed as a guest. Emily is the co-founder of Sensory Beginnings and in this lively chat she describes her journey becoming an expert on sensory integration through the guidance of her mentor and Sensory Beginnings co-founder Lindsay Hardy. Emily shares how Sensory Beginnings was born out of the need to educate others regarding sensory awareness and integration.  The conversation touches upon the importance of trauma-informed care from a sensory perspective, considering how stress can affect sensory perception and sensitivity. Emily talks about the mutual influence of sensory signals and emotional states, emphasizing interpersonal relationships and emotional regulation. Additionally, Mary and Emily discuss the importance of understanding and responding to nonverbal cues among team members, patients and their families. The episode concludes with Emily's advocacy for increased parental inclusion in neonatal care. Emily and her friend and Sensory Beginnings co-founder, Lindsay Hardy are featured speakers and faculty for Caring Essentials 4th Annual Trauma Informed Developmental Care Conference being held in Boston MA October 13-15th, 2024 at the Hilton Boston Park Plaza.    Consider joining Caring Essentials in Boston for the 4th Annual Trauma Informed Developmental Care Conference October 13-15, 2024 Hilton Boston Park Plaza.  LEARN MORE   Caring Essentials' is all about helping health and human service professionals cultivate meaningful practices and routines to live their best selves and serve at their highest potential. Join us to discover the transformative nature of trauma-informed care through education, reflective processing and tapping into the wisdom that emerges through community - BECOME A TRAUMA INFORMED PROFESSIONAL TODAY!