Sensory Approaches to Mental Health Practice
- 1st Edition - March 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Tawanda Machingura, Pamela Meredith
- Language: English
Sensory Approaches to Mental Health Practice explores the latest research on various targeted sensory programs, including case studies for clinical applications. Offering differ… Read more
Sensory Approaches to Mental Health Practice explores the latest research on various targeted sensory programs, including case studies for clinical applications. Offering different sections on theory and structured frameworks, it covers various topics such as the polyvagal theory, occupational behavior theory, and trauma informed care, both in research and in clinical applications. This book provides readers with the knowledge, skills, and tools based on sensory approaches that will be effective to use with their clients in various situations and settings.
- Offers an interdisciplinary approach to mental health care and sensory neuroscience
- Includes relevant tools and frameworks useful for clinicians and practitioners involved in mental health care
- Explores several case studies implementing the theories included in this volume
Neuroscience clinicians involved with mental health practice, sensory neuroscience researchers.
Section I: Sensory Processing Theory, Nosology and Taxonomy
1. Introduction
2. The Neuroscience of the Sensory Systems
3. The Neuroscience of Sensory Systems in Mental Health Conditions
4. Overview of Theoretical Frameworks
5. Sensory Approaches and the Recovery Approach
6. Sensory Processing and Sensory Integration: Principles and Therapy Implications
7. Trauma Informed Care
Section II: Using Sensory Approaches with Specific Populations
8. The Lived Experience
9. Sensory Approaches, Anxiety and Mood Disorders
10. Sensory Approaches and Acquired Brain Injury
11. Sensory Approaches for People with Schizophrenia
12. Sensory Approaches and Eating Disorders
13. Sensory Approaches and Chronic Pain
14. Sensory Modulation in Dementia Care
Section III: Sensory Informed Intervention Approaches
15. Sensory Modulation Program
16. Adolescent Regul8 Program
17. Activity and Occupational Engagement
18. Animal Assisted Therapy
19. Sensorimotor Spiritual and Religious Practice in Mental Health
Section IV: Use of Sensory Approaches in Specific Settings
20. Beeping Monitors, Bright lights, and White Walls: A Sensory Journey through Hospital Birth and Beyond. Matricentric perspectives on Embodiment and Environment.
21. Surviving the emotional rollercoaster: Sensory interventions to support parents with infants in the neonatal critical care unit
22. Use of Sensory Approaches in Inpatient Acute Services Including Crisis Care Planning
23. Sensory Approaches in Community Settings
Section V: Sensory Tools and Resources
24. Assessment Tools
25. Resources for Sensory Approaches in Practice
1. Introduction
2. The Neuroscience of the Sensory Systems
3. The Neuroscience of Sensory Systems in Mental Health Conditions
4. Overview of Theoretical Frameworks
5. Sensory Approaches and the Recovery Approach
6. Sensory Processing and Sensory Integration: Principles and Therapy Implications
7. Trauma Informed Care
Section II: Using Sensory Approaches with Specific Populations
8. The Lived Experience
9. Sensory Approaches, Anxiety and Mood Disorders
10. Sensory Approaches and Acquired Brain Injury
11. Sensory Approaches for People with Schizophrenia
12. Sensory Approaches and Eating Disorders
13. Sensory Approaches and Chronic Pain
14. Sensory Modulation in Dementia Care
Section III: Sensory Informed Intervention Approaches
15. Sensory Modulation Program
16. Adolescent Regul8 Program
17. Activity and Occupational Engagement
18. Animal Assisted Therapy
19. Sensorimotor Spiritual and Religious Practice in Mental Health
Section IV: Use of Sensory Approaches in Specific Settings
20. Beeping Monitors, Bright lights, and White Walls: A Sensory Journey through Hospital Birth and Beyond. Matricentric perspectives on Embodiment and Environment.
21. Surviving the emotional rollercoaster: Sensory interventions to support parents with infants in the neonatal critical care unit
22. Use of Sensory Approaches in Inpatient Acute Services Including Crisis Care Planning
23. Sensory Approaches in Community Settings
Section V: Sensory Tools and Resources
24. Assessment Tools
25. Resources for Sensory Approaches in Practice
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: March 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Tawanda Machingura
Dr. Tawanda Machingura is a Professor of occupational therapy and experienced occupational therapist.
Affiliations and expertise
University of Notre Dame, AustraliaPM
Pamela Meredith
Dr. Pamela Meredith is Professor of occupational therapy and an experienced occupational therapist.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, School of Health, University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia and Honorary Associate Professor, The University of Queensland, Australia