Experience an evidence-based approach to developing embodied self-knowledge for you & your clients.
The research is clear, interoceptive sensory processing challenges contribute to many of the mental and body-based client factors that occupational therapy assessment and intervention target. Indeed, there is evidence to support that practicing introspection without interoception leads to negative psychological effects. Helping practitioners understand the contributions of interoception and introspection to health in mind and body will assist in the client-centered delivery of OT services and enable clients to strive for full health and meaningful participation.
This course is created and delivered by Carrie Schmitt, OTD, OTR/L, and Robyn Chu, MS, OTR/L.
What if we told you there is a way to complement your education by leaning into sensation and self-knowledge? Come learn to trust your implicit knowledge! Embodied learning will guide you to more freedom and joy in your everyday practice.
We have taught this content to over 125 therapists, and we live and practice this ourselves!
Learn more about us here.
Who is this course for?
Are you a helping professional and/or caretaker who is committed to sensory health and wellness for yourself and those you care about? Do you have years of experience and a significant investment of time and energy in continuing education? Has trying to learn everything you need to know to be good at your job, giving all you have to your clients, and continuously seeking more knowledge led to feeling burned out?
*Note for occupational therapy practitioners: This course is taught at the intermediate level. It is designed to build on foundational knowledge and skills with a more in-depth exploration of interoception and introspection.
Past Dates:
- Live, online at Growing Healthy Seasons Annual Retreat (Rescue, CA): August 7, 2023
- Live, in person at Great Kids Place (Rockaway, NJ): March 9, 2024
- Live, online (Denver, CO): September 7, 2024
Future Dates:
- Live, In-person California-Hawaii ELKS association: October 8 & 9, 2025
- Recorded Self-paced Course available SOON. Click HERE to express interest.
- Bring this course to your practice, and we will personalize it for you! Click HERE to find out more.
Sample Schedules
One Day Course
- 8:45 AM Welcome and Connection
- 9 AM – 12 PM:
- Introspection (who we are & who I am)
- Interoception (the science & the functional impact)
- 12 PM – 1 PM: Nutritional Nourishment & Connection
- 1 PM – 4 PM: Interoception & Introspection Assessments
- Integrative Movement & Introspection Practice
- Interoceptive Intervention
- Assimilation & Reflection through Art & Narrative Practices
Two-Day Course
Day One:
- 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. The Science and Functional Impact of Sensory Processing and Integration: Exteroception and Interoception
- 10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Break
- 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interoception and Introspection: Who we are and who I am
- 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
- 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Integrative Movement and Introspection: Integrative Activities
- 2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Break
- 2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Interoceptive and Introspective Assessment
Day Two:
- 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Implications for Intervention
- 10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Break
- 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Embodied Practice: Coherent Narrative Exploration
- 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
- 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Integration & Reflection through Art
- 2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Break
- 2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Intervention Planning and Application
Learning Objective/Outcomes: After participating in the course, “Interoception and Introspection”, the participant will…
• Analyze their attitudes and values that drive learning by creating 2 of their measurable learning objectives.
• Assimilate knowledge by using their own words to define Interoception and Introspection.
• Identify and self-administer an interoceptive assessment.
• Drive application by creating 2 actionable steps you will take to share knowledge or apply strategies
• Generate a list of 3 strategies/tools that can be implemented immediately to increase interoceptive capacity
Cost:
This course is personalized for each setting. The cost depends on the format, number of attendees, and location. Please contact us at incrementuminstitute@gmail.com for a quote.
Policies and Disclosures
Course cancellation policy:
If you have registered your practice for one of my professional development workshops, and you are no longer able to attend or host the training, our cancellation policy is as follows:
- Full refund minus a $75 admin fee up to 30 days out of your scheduled training
- 50% refund: 29 days before training and up to two weeks out from the scheduled date
- No refund within two weeks of the training date
- An exception will be made for an unexpected illness, i.e. COVID-19 or natural disaster, and a refund of 50% or a credit to attend an upcoming workshop can be issued.
Note: If a live event is canceled due to the speaker’s illness, weather-related emergencies, or extreme technological difficulties, all attendees will be given the choice to either reschedule the event at no additional charge or be issued a full refund.
Completion Requirements: Participants must complete all course content to receive continuing education credit.
- For live courses, participants are required to attend the entire educational activity. Partial credit is not permitted for late arrivals or early departures. Attendance will be verified through sign-in/sign-out procedures for in-person courses
- For online courses, participants must log in using their unique credentials and maintain an active presence, as verified by Zoom attendance logs.
Financial Disclosures: The speakers receive a fee for teaching this course. No other relevant financial or non-financial relationships.
Accessibility Statement: It is our goal to create a learning experience that is as accessible to as many learners as possible. If you anticipate any issues related to the format, materials, or requirements of this course, please email Carrie at carrieschmittotd@gmail.com and describe the accommodations you are requesting.
Continuing Education Credits: Carrie Schmitt OTD is an AOTA Approved Provider. Continuing education credits are available for this course for occupational therapy practitioners. An additional administrative fees applies. No partial CE credit is available. Attendees must be present for live events for the entire duration and sign in and out to obtain any credit.
