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Emma Spillane
Mar 2, 20232 min read
Introducing The Autonomic Ladder...
If you've not already heard of it, the Autonomic Ladder is a concept designed by Deb Dana and grounded in Stephen Porges' Polyvagal...
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Emma Spillane
Aug 15, 20227 min read
Supporting school year transitions from home (part 2) - starting a new school year
Revised September 2024 We’re heading towards the return to school for settings in England and Wales, and our children may be showing us...
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Emma Spillane
Nov 29, 20215 min read
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…
Christmas can trigger a whole heap of feelings and memories for any one of us – some may be magical, some less so. For children in care,...
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Emma Spillane
Oct 19, 20211 min read
Creating a ‘ready to learn’ environment for pupils who have experienced trauma (podcast)
I was interviewed by Founder Anna Bateman for Halcyon Education's podcast series recently. This is a series of podcasts that puts mental...
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Emma Spillane
Oct 15, 20211 min read
Simple focused breathing exercises for all ages
Diaphragmatic breathing exercises for all ages. Suitable for use in classrooms or at home. Great for coregulation.
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Emma Spillane
Jul 19, 20214 min read
Making the summer work for everyone as a working mum to children who have a high need for structure
As mum to two lively children (10 and 11) and a business owner to boot, I do find that the 6-week summer holiday can be a challenging...
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Emma Spillane
Feb 22, 20211 min read
Grounding techniques - the 54321 method
This technique is incredibly effective for bringing anxiety levels down. It does so by engaging the senses, and anchoring us in the...
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