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Books, Links and More
Contents
Helpful Books for Adults
Living Sensationally
by Winnie Dunn
Nature Fix
by Florence Williams
Belonging
A Relationship-Based approach for Trauma-Informed Education
by Sian Phillips, Denu Melim and Daniel Hughes
Helpful Books for Children
The Kids' Guide to Staying Awesome and In Control
Simple Stuff to Help Children Regulate their Emotions and Senses
by Lauren Brukner
The Boy Who Built a Wall Around Himself
by Ali Redford
The Redo Roo
by Cindy R. Lee
Links from Our Courses
Trauma-Informed Educators Podcast
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Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy and Practice
Creating an Emotionally Safe Classroom
Theraplay
The Stress Bucket
Sensory Attachment Intervention
YouTube Clips
Hand Model of the Brain
by Dr Dan Siegel
Polyvagal Theory
A clear explanation less than 9-minutes long.
"Flipping Your Lid"
Dr Dan Siegel
The Polyvagal Theory
The New Science of Safety and Trauma
by Seth Porges
Empathy
by Brene Brown
The Repair of Early Trauma
A Bottom Up Approach
by Beacon House
"Name It to Tame It"
by Dr Dan Siegel
How Early Years Trauma Affects the Brain
Blocked Trust
by Dan Hughes
Sensory Equipment and Resources
When purchasing sensory resources, make sure you use a reputable supplier - some of what you see on more generalised shopping websites may look the same, but won't have the same sensory properties and effects. Unfortunately, some piece of equipment will be expensive and it would be unsafe to use a cheaper alternative.
Good suppliers often provide safety guidance around the use of items as well, such as weighted items.
Below we have listed some well establised companies that sell a range of resources.
TFH Special Needs Toys
Rompa
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Sensory Direct
Occupational Therapy
Swansea Bay UHB have an open referral system so parents can refer their child directly. More information can be found at the links below. You will need an Occupational Therapist with additional training or a certification in Sensory Integration.
The following organisations may be able to offer sensory attachment assessments and occupational therapy interventions.
Therapy Space Bristol
Fran Power at Luna Play Services, Pontypridd
The Family Place, Clyro near Hay-on-Wye
Free Online Courses
Neurodivergence Wales
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