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Activities That Target Particular Brain Functions
Perception & Awareness Memory Fear & Anxiety Sleep Behavioral and Emotional Responses Applying firm, consistent pressure to the body—often using weighted blankets, vests, or squeezing balls—is known as deep pressure. This kind of pressure can help clients relax and feel more rooted because it can have a relaxing influence on the neurological system. Additionally, it can assist in controlling the body’s physiological reactions, such as breathing and heart rate, which is advantageous for patients who struggle with stress or anxiety. The information that the body’s proprioceptors—which are found in the muscles, joints, and tendons—receive is referred to as proprioceptive input. These sensors are in charge of generating the sensation of…