Becky (occupational therapist)
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Becky (occupational therapist)
@becky1983.bsky.social
Advanced occupational therapist working in young people's secure estates in the NHS/ coffee drinker/ Horse appreciator/ views are my own
Friday vibes.... surviving the work week 🙌 hope everyone has self care plans to recharge #weekend
February 28, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Spending time with the fresh horse today #horse #equestrian
February 21, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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If you understand trauma & understand adolescent brain science,we are punishing young people & wondering why it isn't getting better. In education, we need need to understand brain development & how children behave. This would change educational settings for the better.🧠🌱
February 13, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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Understanding the window of tolerance is crucial in helping children manage stress & emotions.
Hyperarousal. Heightened emotions,aggression,anger panic.
Hypoarousal. Shut down, numb,dissociation.
By creating safe spaces, we can offer support to widen their window.🧠🌱
February 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Thread.

Interventions require an understanding of brain development.

Keep it simple .

One house 3 floors.

Red-Survival. Brainstem. Am I safe.

Blue-Emotional
Limbic. Am I loved/attachment.

Green-Pre frontal cortex. Logic, reason,problem solving.
What can I learn?
🧠🌱
February 20, 2025 at 9:16 PM