Course Descriptions

Lifelong Reflexes are the group of reflexes that emerge during our childhood and continue to actively serve us throughout our lives. If we experience trauma or stress, these reflexes can be activated inappropriately or become inactivated and can have negative consequences, such as postural changes resulting in muscular and structural disorders and misalignment and inadequate motor-sensory integration. Other consequences can include negative influences on the development of our brain functions, emotions, personality, and the formation of our learning style.

Reflex integration methods involve natural, non-invasive movements that can be easily learned by parents of challenged children, adults, and professionals who work with challenged individuals. Integrating immature reflexes allows the body to access normal movement patterns and enables growth and progression to higher development levels integrating all parts of the brain. Since every individual possesses these natural programs, improvements can be achieved in even the most severe cases.

Participants in the Lifelong Reflexes Course will develop an in-depth understanding of:

• The primary movement system of genetic motor programs.
• The three aspects of reflex circuit activity.
• How the brain uses stimuli for protection or for development.
• The various responses of the brain to sensory stimuli.
• Proprioceptive and motor responses as a reaction to sensory stimuli.
• The psychological and physiological basis of movement strategies and stages.
• How lifelong reflexes develop and the implication of an immature or nonintegrated reflex pattern.

Participants will receive Hands-On Training to:

• Conduct assessments using the MNRI ™ Method to discover nonintegrated or immature reflex patterns.
• Develop individual programs using the MNRI ™ Method to balance, activate and integrate these reflexes
• Explore the possibilities for positive changes in body structure, posture and  movement development
• Apply the MNRI ™ Method to develop individual programs for people having emotional, motivational and movement challenges.

This workshop is open to all professionals and families that work with children and adults with challenges (TBI, Autism, Down Syndrome, CP, ADHD, or other neurological challenges.)

No Video or Cameras allowed

The Svetlana Masgutova Educational Institute® LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

This course is offered for 3 ASHA CEUs (Professional area). 

Information and Registration:

Local Area Coordinator: Beth Stoddard

Email: Beth@TraintheBrain.biz  
Tel: 207-761-4625

Portland, Maine

9:00-6:00

For information on Course Cancellation Policy-Course Objectives or other course related information, go to www.masgutovamethod.com or contact your Local Area Coordinator. 

Please complete information below and follow registration instructions.

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Lifelong Reflexes with Pamela Curlee

November 11-14, 2010

Portland, Maine

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                                Svetlana Masgutova Educational Institute® LLC

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Hotel: Eastland Park Hotel (207-775-5411) is holding a small block of rooms under “Train The Brain” at $79.00.  Please contact Beth Stoddard for more information or other options for lodging. See Contact Information.

ADDITIONAL COURSES AND WORKSHOPS FOLLOW:

Introduction to Brain Gym®
A short experiential taste of the basic Brain Gym®
tenets and some basic movements for use in any setting.  Some background and recent brain research information is included.

Brain Gym® and Vision Gym® Classroom Activities
Offers teachers a constructive plan to integrate Brain Gym®and Vision Gym® activities into their classrooms.

Brain Gym® for Occupational Therapists
An instructional Brain Gym® program focusing on uses by therapists.

Brain Gym® for Day Care Providers
A Brain Gym® program specifically designed for young children which will be helpful for day care facility staff and parents. Individual child assessments are also available.

Brain Gym® for Seniors
Various aging issues such as balance, memory, flexibility, and communication are addressed in this workshop.  Brain Gym® also speeds recovery of stroke victims, helping to reclaim speech and other physical and mental challenges.

Private Practice Opportunities:

At her Portland office Beth provides private assessments and customized Brain Gym® programs that help individuals meet their goals, personal, academic, sports or business. In-depth individual work not available in general training sessions will be continued in one-on-one visits along with a follow up evaluation.

Train the Brain Courses offered throughout Maine:

Brain Gym® 101 for Efficient Learning
Beth Stoddard, Instructor
The fundamentals of Brain Gym® are presented in this experiential course over three or four days (24 hours). Content includes current brain research, the 26 basic Brain Gym® exercises, Brain Gym® balances, repatternings and classroom activities. A Brain Gym® manual is included in the cost of the course. This course (open to all) is recommended for educators, parents, therapists, and coaches. More

Optimal Brain Organization • expands on Brain Gym® 101. This course builds on the basic Brain Gym® course, providing activities, balances and noticing techniques to help you better observe your own state of brain organization at any given time. You'll begin to understand how one's profile affects learning style, vision, hearing, motivation and communication skills.   Instructor: Sue Stepick. Prerequisite: Brain Gym® 101.

Visioncircles • offers us the opportunity to enhance our sensory awareness and strengthen essential visual skills through Vision Gym activities and action balances. The 24-hour course is an exploration of eight areas, or circles of perceptual intelligence. Taken together, the circles help us develop active vision in the context of play, work, and learning environments.  Instructor: Sue Stepick. Prerequisite: Brain Gym® 101.

"Incorporating Brain Gym® into my daily routine has brought about positive changes in my physical, emotional and mental state of well being. I feel blessed to have taken the Brain Gym® course."

Teacher - Bangor, Maine

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