When a child has lived through early trauma, their body remembers, even if it was before they could speak. Trauma shapes how a child's nervous system responds to the world. So does being neurodivergent. Neurobody (Neuro Physiological Psychotherapy) is our pioneering, evidence-based model, developed over 28 years of working alongside care-experienced children and neurodivergent children and their families. It brings the brain and body together and looks at the whole family rather than treating each child in isolation.
Neurobody Psychotherapy is a child-centred, holistic and practical framework. It sees a child's behaviour as communication: a sign of what their nervous system is managing. You'll learn to tune into a child's autonomic nervous system (ANS) and stress responses, then find out more about support that fits them best: body-based approaches, attachment-enhancing approaches, reflective talking therapies, or a blend of these. The child's pace, preferences and sense of safety lead the way.
This one-day introduction is a practical place to start. Through short teaching sessions, hands-on activities, video, a case study and small group discussion, you'll explore the model. Neurobody Psychotherapy provides a way to understand what a child's nervous system is telling you and what helps them feel safe. It’s the first step towards Neurobody Psychotherapy Level 1.
The Introduction Day is the foundation for all further Neurobody training. The next step is Neurobody Level 1 (five days: two online and three in person at Family Futures). After Level 1, you can call yourself Neurobody informed and join the practicum to work towards full accreditation. If you'd like to learn together as a team, we can also bring this day to your organisation, in person, or hybrid.
Thank you to everyone who joined the NPP Introduction webinar in November 2024. If you missed the live webinar, you can view the recording here.
Listen to the story of Neurobody here – why was it developed and how does it help children? Pondering pods – NPP, the Family Futures therapy model
This day is open to professionals, parents and carers. For professionals, it's open to all disciplines and basic trainings: therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, educators, occupational therapists, support agency staff and others working with children and families affected by trauma.
Parents and carers are the experts on their own children, and the day is pitched for everyone in the room, so no prior knowledge of Neurobody Psychotherapy is needed.
If you support children, whether alone or as part of a team, it's a chance to see how Neurobody could fit your practice before committing to Level 1.
Jay Vaughan, CEO, co-founder and Registered Manager at Family Futures CIC
