Sensory Nerds

Online Event Archives

2024

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Education & Work Discussion Group (Sep 2024)

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Co-Occurring Conditions Discussion Group (Jul 2024)

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Community Meet Up (Jun 2024)

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Identity & Self-Expression Discussion Group (May 2024)

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Relationships Discussion Group (Mar 2024)

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Home Management Discussion Group (Jan 2024)

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2023

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Stress and Coping Discussion Group (Nov 2023)

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Community Meet Up (Sep 2023) - Informal open forum to catch up with each other and share resources.

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Sensory Lifestyle Design Series (Feb-May 2023) - Five-step process to transform awareness of individual sensory differences into practical actions to build a supportive and sustainable life.

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2022​​

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Community Check-in Series (Jan-Mar 2022) - Sensory Nerds community check in to discuss what directions 2022 will take our community. 

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Monthly Meet Ups (Apr-Jun 2022) - Informal discussion meet ups to stay in touch as a community.

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Sensation + Eating Disorders Focus Groups (Jul-Aug 2022) - Research initiative to explore group participants' lived experiences of living with intersecting sensory processing differences (SPD), neurodivergence (ND), and eating disorders (ED)

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Targeted Resource + Skills Exploration Group: ED & SPD (Sep-Oct 2022) 

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Community Check-in (Dec 2022) - Sensory Nerds community check in to discuss how 2022 went for everyone, and what direction to take our community in 2023.

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2021

 

Taste, Smell, & Mouth Sensations (Dec 2021) - Our 'near' senses of taste, smell, and mouth sensations say a lot about our sensory preferences. These senses are some of our most delicate (yet powerful) sources of sensory information.

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The Visual System (Oct-Nov 2021) - Our vision is considered by many experts as our dominant sense. It's often an area of strength for those with sensory processing differences. Our visual system is the source of up to 80% of the information we receive about our environment, and it guides many of our actions.

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Touch & the Tactile System (Sep-Oct 2021) - Our tactile (touch) system gives us so much information about our own bodies as well as our nearby environment. It's our last line of "defense" in self-protection and is key to our sense of safety and connection.

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The Interoceptive System: "A Look into Interoception" (Aug-Sept 2021) - Interoception is the "8th" sensory system, and it is almost always impacted by sensory processing differences. Whether you are acutely aware of your internal sensations or struggle to notice when your body has a need, interoception plays a key role in your physical and emotional regulation.

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The Auditory System: "The Sensation of Sound" (Jun-Jul 2021) - Processing sounds can be one of the most challenging sensory struggles to manage. Join us to learn and problem solve all things sound related in this five-week group.

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The Proprioceptive System: "The Power of Proprioception" (Apr-May 2021) - Proprioception is a little-known sensory system that plays a big role in how we feel. It helps with balance, posture, motor control, and is a huge component of body awareness. Join us to find out why it's worth a little love!

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The Vestibular System: "Finding Equilibrium" (Mar-Apr 2021) - Come explore your vestibular system, the seat of your sense of equilibrium, as we explore both physical and general life balance (or the lack thereof) and the significant impacts it has on your sense of safety and well-being.

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Sensory Routines Group (Jan-Feb 2021) - Taking care of your sensory needs requires a little planning and frequent tweaking. Join this group for tips to build in -- or rebuild -- simple sensory strategies into your everyday routines.

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2020

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"Let's Talk About Conflict" Group (Sep-Oct 2020) - Outlines the basics of Nonviolent Communication for application across all your relationships, both present and hopes for the future.

 

Sensory 101 Group (Aug-Sep 2020) - For individuals, parents, and professionals who want to learn about sensory processing and integration and discover what it is, how it impacts life, and how to harness the power of sensation.

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Self-Care Group (Aug 2020) - Self-care strategy exploration for those who know their sensory differences. Topics include self-advocacy, simple lifestyle changes, sensory strategies, techniques, and sensory tools.

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General Discussion Group (Jun-Jul 2020) - Guided topical conversations about sensory processing based on group member interests.

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Sensory Sensitive Group (Jun-Jul 2020) - For anyone who identifies with being sensitive (or "over-responsive") to one or more sensations (visual, sound, tastes, touch, smells, movement, and internal sensations).

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Self-“Diagnosis” Group (Jun-Jul 2020) - For individuals without a formal sensory-based evaluation who wish to understand their own sensory patterns more fully.

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Sensory Support Group Series (Apr-May 2020) - A five-week series of topic-based support for adults with sensory processing disorder (SPD), high sensitivity, depression and/or anxiety led by two occupational therapists. Topics included:

• Survival Mode is Okay! - Why it's perfectly okay to "just" survive

• Sensory Self-Care - Using regulation tools from around the house

• Setting Manageable Expectations - Making each day feel like a success

• Rituals & Routines - Finding a new normal

• Sensory Strategies for Sleep - Ways to wind down and sleep soundly

Pilot: Support Group for Adults with SPD (Mar 2020) - A 45-minute online support group focused on education, connection, and resource building.