Seminars and Symposia

2023 STAR Sensory Symposium: October 5-7, in Denver and Virtually

The 2023 STAR Symposium brings together more than 18 world-class speakers including DFX’s Tracy Stackhouse who will explore theories, frameworks, and models of Sensory Integration/Processing within occupational therapy and foster lively discussions with attendees. Don’t miss this chance to learn more about cutting-edge research and explore best practices related to sensory integration with an added focus on diversity as an essential aspect of understanding and engaging with those we care for. 

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Registration starts at $299 and you can enjoy 45 days of access to all recorded sessions!

RISING TIDE
North American Dates: Oct 6 & 7, 2023

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Rising Tide is a transcontinental conference that will deepen your understanding of the impact of trauma on the developing brain and will equip you with innovative and practical strategies to help heal your home, schools, & communities. Rising Tide will address the complex needs from a personal and professional level. 

Keynote speakers include Bruce D. Perry, MD, PhD; Stephen Porges, PhD; J. Stuart Ablon, PhD; Alex Kajitani; Melissa Merrick, PhD; and Ben Zobrist. Connect with experts from around the world in the areas of Children & Families; Education & Community; Animal Assisted Therapies; and Occupational Therapy/Somatosensory Interventions. DFX’s executive director and co-founder, Tracy Stackhouse, MA, OTR, will lead a breakout session on bridging the gap between practical scope & clinical expertise.

The September 2023 Cohort is fully subscribed. The next session will begin in January 2024
Over 30 hours of Live Virtual Meetings and Discussions!

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Your instructors include Dr. Stephen Porges, developer of the Polyvagal Theory and co-founder of Polyvagal Institute, DFX’s Tracy Stackhouse, and 8 other experts in neuroscience, healthcare, and therapeutics, each of whom brings their own unique perspective, experience, and expertise to the course content.

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Cultivating Wisdom Through Healing Engagement
August 4 – 11, 2023 

Are peaceful sages born, or do we all have access to that sublime state of being?

In this virtual series, Nichol Chase and esteemed guests will discuss and demonstrate ancient yet scientifically proven ways to cultivate wisdom, heal trauma, and build a meaningful life. Nichol will explore her Wisdom Building Method, developed during her time as a Garrison Institute Fellow, which draws from the expertise of her three trailblazing co-teachers:

 

• Dr. Daniel Siegel will discuss mindfulness through the lens of Interpersonal Neurobiology

• Mahshid Hager, LCSW, will discuss movement through the lens of Somatic Experiencing

• Tracy Stackhouse, MA, OTR, will discuss music through the lens of the Polyvagal Theory on August 8

At the core of these ideas lies the conviction that a capacity for wisdom is our shared inheritance, not just that of a select few. These conversations promise to be inspiring, nuanced, and empowering; we hope you will join us at the free webinar, and the virtual series.

 

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Effective Sensory Diets – Evidence Informed and Practically Impactful Ways
of Supporting Sensory-based Regulatory Challenges

New On-Demand Course With Tracy Stackhouse, MA, ORT/L
Available for purchase from January 1 to January 31st, 2023
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Tracy Stackhouse was a featured expert speaker at the premier Polyvagal event of the year hosted by Dr. Stephen Porges at the 2022 PVI Gathering: October 13 & 14 and Unyte Safe and Sound Summit: October 15-16 in-person in Atlantic Beach, Florida. Tracy Stackhouse, MA, OTR/L, presented at both the Gathering and the Summit. You can purchase the recordings of more than 25 speakers and view them on-demand through January 2023 for just $349. This package also includes an array of resources exclusive to registrants of this event. Click here for information and to purchase recordings.

Integrative Education 2022 Symposium: February 25 – 26, 2022
You can purchase recordings of some of the presentations to view on-demand. Click here for information Tracy Murnan Stackhouse, MA, OTR/L, presented “Effective Sensory Diets: Evidence-Informed and Practically Impactful Ways of Supporting Sensory-Based Regulatory Challenges” on Saturday, Feb 26, 2022.

MEDBRIDGE offers four continuing education courses with Tracy Stackhouse: The Sensory Diet Concept; Clinical Reasoning in Pediatric Occupational Therapy; The Somatosensory System; and The Mighty Vestibular System.  Click here for more information and to register for these courses through MEDBRIDGE.