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MNRI® Breathing Reflex Integration
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Hard copies are available for purchase following registration.
Dates: August 25-27, 2023
Location: Zabreznica , Slovenia
Address: Na Trati 17, 4248 Lesce, Slovenia
Instructor: Nelli Akhmatova & Dr. Svetlana Masgutova
- MNRI® Dynamic and Postural Reflex Integration
- MNRI® NeuroTactile Integration
The Masgutova Method® is a set of programs focused on the restoration and maturation of primary movements, reflexes, coordination systems, skills for optimal performance of natural mechanisms, developmental processes, brain functioning, and sensory-motor integration. You can read more about Reflexes and MNRI HERE.
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The Mission of the Svetlana Masgutova Educational Institute (SMEI) is to provide health, wellness and educational professionals, parents, and caregivers with non-invasive techniques to address maturational, developmental, and life challenges.
Course Overview:
Participants of this 24 hour MNRI® course will participate in both the course discussion and hands-on supervised practice. In this course, participants will be introduced to information about the neuro-anatomy and neurophysiology of the breathing system and its links with protection and survival mechanisms and reflex pattern integration, the priority role of the breathing system in creating the basis for establishing neurosensorimotor processing for optimal brain functioning, the psychological/emotional foundation of the breathing system and influence on health, motivation and cognition. Course participants will also learn about the assessment of breathing as a primary reflex, as well as, specific exercises to integrate breathing and links of breathing with relative reflex patterns for children with neurodevelopment delays.
Participants will be introduced to assessment techniques for the breathing reflex patterns and the protective responses of: Fear Paralysis, Moro, Core Tendon Guard, Head Righting, oral-facial, visual, and auditory reflex patterns that serve the development and maturation of the protection and survival mechanisms needed for successful functioning in children and adults. Repatterning techniques and exercises for these reflex patterns will be introduced and are necessary to create a sufficient neurophysiological basis for feeling safe, inner strength and motivation, organization of proper perception and processing of the input, and thus development of different cognitive skills – visual and auditory. Postural control mechanisms depending on breathing will also be addressed. Development and maturation of the protective group of reflexes concerned with the breathing system lead to the development of emotional stability and inner control. This course will offer examples of techniques, games, and activities to make the integration sessions using MNRI® exercises interesting and motivating. The Breathing Reflex Integration course can be used with children and adults with deficits in development of protection mechanisms; fear and phobias, behavior and emotional disorientation, motor and speech delays. It also can be used as a stress release program for adult.
Learning Objectives: MNRI® Breathing Reflex Integration
- Analyze foundational knowledge of the Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration (MNRI®) process as it relates to the development of the breathing system and its role in supporting learning and functional performance.
- Investigate the connections between the breathing system and its reflexes and other reflex patterns that support the formation of positive survival mechanisms in children with developmental challenges.
- Investigate positive survival "anchors" based on innate neurodevelopmental and neuroplasticity processes that promote stability and functional progress.
- Demonstrate the involvement of breathing reflex patterns in regulating muscles, and tendons, as well as their contribution to postural control and antigravity.
- Analyze how breathing reflex patterns influence the development of conscious motor control within the integrated brain-body system/connectivity.
- Investigate how integration of breathing reflex patterns supports the development of-proprioceptive-cognitive anchors, fine motor coordination, and self-regulation and self-management skills.
- Demonstrate strategies for incorporating the MNRI® Breathing Reflex Integration Program into professional practice and daily therapeutic routines.
- Apply MNRI® techniques to design and implement individualized programs that address neurodevelopmental deficits and learning challenges impacting occupational performance and engagement.
Course Agenda:
Day 1:
Hours 1-3: Foundational knowledge of MNRI and breathing system relationship
Hour 4: Development of the Breathing System
Lunch 1 hour
Hour 5-8: Connections between the breathing system and its reflexes
Day 2:
Hours 1-4: Positive Survival Anchors
Lunch 1 hour
Hours 5-7: Breathing Reflex Patterns and Muscular-Tendon-Ligaments Tone Regulation
Hour 8: Postural Control and Antigravity Mechanism
Day 3:
Hours 1-4: Breathing Reflex Patterns and development of conscious motor control
Lunch 1 hour
Hours 5-6: Breathing Reflex Patterns and support of development
Hour 7-8: Incorporating the MNRI® Breathing Reflex Integration Program into professional practice and daily therapeutic routines.
Financial Disclosure: Nelli Akhmatova & Dr. Svetlana Masgutova receives a stipend based upon an enrollment percentage.
Non-financial Disclosure: Nelli Akhmatova - No relevant relationship exists.
Dr. Svetlana Masgutova is co-owner of SMEI, however, she receives no profit from this ownership status. Income is only derived from her work at Courses, Family Conferences, Clinics and Administrative Duties.
Course Disclosure: The Svetlana Masgutova Educational Institute has developed and patented a licensed technology trademarked as MNRI®. Because there are no other like-kind products available, course offerings will only cover information that pertains to the effective and safe use of the above-named products. This presentation will focus exclusively on MNRI® and will not include information on other similar or related products or services.
Special Needs Requests: If you require special accommodations, please notify SMEI at events@masgutovamethod.com at the time of registration so that needed accommodations can be made prior to the course.
Target audience:
Speech Language Pathologists, Speech Language Pathologist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, Nurses, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Educators, Psychologists, Physicians, Massage Therapists, Mental Health Counselors, Other Health Care Providers, Parents.
Criteria for Certificate of Completion and any available Credit Hours or CEUs:
• Full attendance to the entire course
• Participation in practice with instructor feedback
• Post course evaluation
