REFLECTIONS

It is almost impossible not to reflect on the topic of leadership at this time when so many Americans are about to make a collective decision about who they want as their leader, a choice that will impact so much.

This reflection is critical. Yet, whatever the outcome of the US election, some people will not believe that they had - nor imagine that they have - the power to make any difference in their circumstances anyway. My point to strongly encourage is that we are in the driver’s seat, no matter what. Even in the most horrible situations, we have the power of our own thoughts.

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Therapists providing intervention to children with movement challenges have traditionally considered and have perhaps treated “muscle tone” specifically as an impairment impeding motor performance in daily living function. In our hands, we can “feel” the resistance, heaviness, responsiveness and changes of each child’s body with whom we interface in therapy. Kim speaks to the science and therapeutic approaches with this important matter of tone.

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Episode 12 - Kim Barthel- Psycho-Sensory Intervention: Informed and Integrated Mental Health Strategies for the Treatment of Trauma.

In this second interview with Joanne in the Safe and Sound Protocol Podcast- A Polyvagal Theory Informed Therapy, Kim shares information about trauma and the connection with sensory processing, attachment and our postural system. The discussion starts by defining what is "trauma?" A very expansive discussion......one that is well needed!.

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Bob: Zoom Fatigue, a condition of feeling more tired than normal from being on camera instead of being in-person, seems to be upon us. I’m feeling it myself, and I know others are too, but why?

So, I asked my wife. “Kim”, I asked, “Physiologically, emotionally, why is this a thing?”

Here’s what she had to say…

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When there is no option but to change, it’s remarkable how much change can happen. In the case of our little company called Relationship Matters, in the middle of March (like millions of others) our lifestyles as we knew them abruptly stopped and we had to re-invent ourselves. Going from living on the road over 300 days per year in over a dozen countries on average, to staying safe at home almost 24/7 for 6 months continues to be a test of adaptability.

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Episode #21 - Conversations Reimagined with Dr. Andrea

‘Important Underlying Impacts’

Dr. Andrea reimagines conversation with Kim Barthel. Together they provide insights into the underlying impacts of how conversation goes wrong and share tips for reimagining and recreating positive conversations, no matter how broken they may seem.

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Episode #9 – May 31, 2020

‘Conscious Evolution of the Human Spirit’

In this episode Kim talks with hosts hosts Kelsey Mercer and Jesse Martineau about brain development, the effects of trauma on the brain as well as mental health. It is a heartfelt conversation filled with science, connection, and hope.

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Episode 9 - Kim Barthel- Relationships matter in developing resilience. "The only person you can change is yourself" practice self care as a way to help others.

In this interview with Joanne in the Safe and Sound Protocol Podcast- A Polyvagal Theory Informed Therapy, Kim shares her knowledge of the brain-body connection in helping people with trauma. That, when we are in a defensive state the access to our cortex, the “thinking” brain for self-talk, reasoning and listening, is inhibited or offline impacting impulsive or reactive responses but also impacting the ability to learn. Something many kids may be struggling with right now with schooling shifting to online platforms.

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This video is in support of all of us experiencing fear in the face of COVID-19. Leaning into fear and reaching out for support will help us to get through this experience together and continue to consciously evolve ourselves collectively.

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Operation Tango Romeo by Mark Meincke is a Trauma Recovery Podcast for Military, Veterans, First Responders, and their families. They are on a MISSION to save lives, and relieve pain by making peer support for Post Traumatic Stress Growth easily accessible. For Episode #25, Mark interviews Kim and through story and conversation, Kim’s expertise on trauma is shared.

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In October 2019, three world-renowned clinicians gathered to volunteer for a week in Sri Lanka at Navajeevana Rehabilitation Tangalla (www.navajeevana.com and follow on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn). The volunteer therapists, led by Kim Barthel, offered their services as trainers for the local teaching/therapy staff and for others who participated from around the country, India and Hong Kong. The experience was outstanding.

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One of the most important concepts I talk about in my work is the “Gleam and Beam” phenomenon between child and caregiver. A friend and colleague, Scott Jackson, together with his talented band, Stone Poets, captured this concept in a song to touch our hearts and souls.

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