Emma SpillaneMar 2, 20232 minIntroducing The Autonomic Ladder...If you've not already heard of it, the Autonomic Ladder is a concept designed by Deb Dana and grounded in Stephen Porges' Polyvagal...
Emma SpillaneAug 15, 20227 minSupporting school year transitions from home (part 2) - starting a new school year Revised September 2024 We’re heading towards the return to school for settings in England and Wales, and our children may be showing us...
Emma SpillaneOct 19, 20211 minCreating a ‘ready to learn’ environment for pupils who have experienced trauma (podcast)I was interviewed by Founder Anna Bateman for Halcyon Education's podcast series recently. This is a series of podcasts that puts mental...
Emma SpillaneFeb 24, 20213 minPracticing gratitude – it’s not just good for adults! You might be forgiven for thinking gratitude is one of those fads that was talked about everywhere at the beginning of the pandemic when...