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 The Sensory Exchange

Author-Led Clinical Reading Group for Sensory Pathways to Healing from Trauma
with Ruth Lanius, Sherain Harricharan, Breanne Kearney, and Benjamin Pandev-Girard 

 

Tuesdays, September 30th - October 21st

12pm to 1pm ET (view in your time zone)

 

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Key Information at a Glance

This four-part discussion series offers participants a unique opportunity to engage directly with the authors of Sensory Pathways to Healing from Trauma, a pioneering book that explores how trauma impacts the brain's sensory systems and the role of sensory-based interventions in recovery.

Each session will focus on specific chapters of the book, beginning with an introduction by the authors and followed by a community-driven discussion. Participants are encouraged to read the chapters in advance and submit questions to guide the conversation.

 

Author-Led Conversations: Explore key sections of the book enriched by author insights, practical takeaways, and questions from the community.

Interactive Community Format: Submit your questions ahead of time for discussion during each session. Enjoy a focused conversation on what matters most to participants.

Build on Your Existing Framework: Add a sensory lens to existing trauma-informed approaches like neurofeedback and DBR with skills and techniques developed from research and real-world use.

The Sensory Exchange 

Four-Part Reading & Discussion Series

Join the EEGer community for a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of the brain and the critical role of sensory systems in recovery after trauma.

$120.00 $99 | 4 CEs Available

Earlybird Discount Ends August 31st

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Participants Who Complete This Course Are Eligible for 4 Continuing Education (CE) Credit Hours

Upon completion of this course and the provided assessments, participants will demonstrate their ability to:

Identify the body’s eight sensory systems processed in the brain and discuss how trauma can impact internal and external sensory perception.

Identify key regions in the brain critical to processing sensations and describe how these regions work together to form brain networks.

Describe brain-based healing tools used in clinical practice to empower trauma healing and promote a restoration of the self in the aftermath of trauma.

For more information about our crediting process, please contact us.

Course Schedule

We're excited to be hosting four one-hour community discussions beginning in September 2025. Each session will highlight a specific group of chapters, beginning with a brief introduction from the authors.

Participants are encouraged to read the assigned chapters in advance and submit questions for discussion. Upon registration, you’ll receive access to a submission form for sharing your questions and reflections.

Session 1 | September 30th
This session will focus on Chapters 1-2.

Session 2 | October 7th
This session will focus on Chapters 3-4.

Session 3 | October 14th
This session will focus on Chapters 5-6.

Session 4 | October 21st
This session will focus on Chapters 7-9.

Not able to join live? Register to receive recordings of each session to watch at your own pace and join the discussion in our online community forum.

About the Book

Sensory Pathways to Healing from Trauma is a forward-thinking book that explores the impact of psychological trauma on the brain's sensory pathways and demonstrates the crucial role sensory-based interventions can play in recovery.

Dr. Lanius and associates interweave neurobiological research with evocative case examples and narratives from survivors. The book shines a spotlight on the brain–body disconnect that is part of the lived experience of trauma, and traces what happens in all eight sensory systems when an individual is under threat. 

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About The Authors

Ruth A. Lanius, MD, PhD

Ruth A. Lanius, MD, PhD, is Professor of Psychiatry and Harris–Woodman Chair at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada, where she is also director of the clinical research program for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She has worked with trauma-related disorders as a clinician and researcher since 2000, and established the Traumatic Stress Service at London Health Sciences Center. Dr. Lanius is particularly interested in the firsthand experience of traumatized individuals throughout treatment and how it relates to brain functioning. She has received numerous research and teaching awards, including the Banting Award for Military Health Research, and has published several books and over 200 research articles and book chapters focusing on brain adaptations to psychological trauma and novel adjunct treatments for PTSD. Dr. Lanius regularly lectures on the topic of psychological trauma, both nationally and internationally.

Sherain Harricharan, PhD

Sherain Harricharan, PhD, completed her doctoral degree in neuroscience at Western University, in Ontario, Canada, and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in clinical psychology at McMaster University. Dr. Harricharan’s research focuses on posttraumatic stress disorder, employing various neuroimaging approaches to study altered neural circuitry patterns among traumatized individuals. Her interests include how sensory processing pathways in the brain are altered as a function of trauma and dissociation, with an emphasis on the influence sensory input can have in shaping higher-order cognitive functioning in trauma, including emotion regulation, social cognition, and attentional processing. Dr. Harricharan has published peer-reviewed articles and presented her work at numerous international conferences.

Breanne E. Kearney, MS, MRes

Breanne E. Kearney, MS, MRes, is an occupational therapist and a doctoral candidate in neuroscience at Western University in Ontario, Canada. Ms. Kearney has over 10 years of experience working in a variety of settings with children and adolescents with sensory processing challenges, using a play- and relationship-based approach. She has received advanced training in sensorimotor-based interventions at the STAR Center in Denver, Colorado. Ms. Kearney’s doctoral work in Ruth Lanius's lab involves using neuroimaging to investigate the neurobiology of sensory processing and the efficacy of mind–body treatments in posttraumatic stress disorder. She is particularly interested in studying the relationship between sensory processing, attachment, and trauma-related symptoms.

Benjamin Pandev-Girard, MOT

Benjamin Pandev-Girard, MOT, is an occupational therapist in Montréal, Québec, Canada, with a focus on consulting to organizations and supporting individuals impacted by complex trauma and dissociation. He is passionate about bridging sensory processing research with practical interventions that meet diverse needs. Since 2021, Mr. Pandev-Girard has collaborated with Ruth Lanius and her trauma research team. He also works as a mentor, clinical supervisor, and consultant for schools, youth protection units, and early childhood centers; offers professional workshops on trauma, sensory processing, and mental health; and is a lecturer at Université de Sherbrooke. Mr. Pandev-Girard is a recipient of the Excellence in Clinical Supervision and Teaching award from the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.