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Trauma & the Neurosequential Model

By Anonymous

 Presentation by Nathalie Doering, much informed by Bruce Perry and his studies.

Trauma: experience/s that have enduring negative impact/s. 




Attachment can be...

* Secure 

* Ambivalent : can come across as controlling

* Avoidant : withdrawn, reluctant to ask for help

* Disorganised 

The Neuro- Sequential Model

The response we can take to assist children...

1. Centre (regulate) 2. Connect (relate) 3. Communicate (reason)

Every positive interaction children have can help them heal. Recognise the need of the child, from a trauma perspective, before working with (or reprimanding) a child. Address that need before expecting a shift in behaviour. Remember...lots of co-regulation may be required over months or years, before self-regulation is possible.

Respond with Curiosity
Will my response break or build trust?
What do I hope to gain by this response?
Is my response helpful and trauma-informed?
What will / can my response model to the child?

Core Beliefs

  • Identify your core beliefs and how they might influence you
  • These will effect how you will react to others or situations

Calming the Vagus Nerve

Patting/stroking the back, breathing, gargling, walking, rhythmic activities

Calming Stations 

During this workshop, we enjoyed the opportunity to explore calming stations. These were set up for us to enjoy, and which we could use/set up for our tamariki in future. 

Stations included: 

  • Breathing: breathing charts, water timer, stones, fidget putty
  • Yoga maths & relaxation ideas e.g. stretch pose cards etc
  • Mindful colouring and drawing 
  • Music station: with instruments, sticks, ipods etc
  • Thank-you notes and strengths pictures
  • Mindful eating
  • Outside planting 














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