The holidays can be magical — but for many children with trauma or sensory sensitivities, the lights, noise, and changes in routine can trigger stress instead of joy.
Learn how to make this season calmer and more connected for your family using simple, brain-based strategies.
Featuring: Claudie Pomares, neuroscience pioneer and creator of Sensory Enrichment Therapy, a hands-on method proven to boost brain health and resilience.
What You’ll Learn
• Why holiday overload is especially hard for children with trauma or sensory sensitivities
• How to create calmer environments that support emotional regulation
• Bedtime and bath routines that naturally boost serotonin and oxytocin
• The power of scent and touch to trigger neuroplasticity and relaxation
• Simple family activities that help rewire the brain for resilience
• What to do during meltdowns to help your child feel safe again
Chapters
03:15 – Why holidays overwhelm children with trauma
10:40 – How stress reshapes the developing brain
17:05 – Practical ways to make holidays easier
26:30 – Rewiring the brain for calm and connection
38:20 – Sleep and bedtime routine for better nights
47:00 – Demonstration: smell + touch for dopamine boost
53:45 – Q&A and closing
Resources
• Free meltdowns guide: https://go.mendability.com/start/meltdowns-guide
• Contact: info@mendability.com
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