Interoception Foundations LIVE: From Assessment to Support

Description

Course Description:

Understanding interoception is one thing. Knowing how to put that understanding into practice is another! How can we help people better understand their own body signals, discover what those signals might mean, and find ways to respond to their unique needs?

In Interoception Foundations LIVE: From Assessment to Support, we’ll explore my two-pronged approach to interoception: helping people build a better relationship with their own bodies AND helping those around them better understand, validate, and support their unique inner experiences.

Across four live sessions, we’ll explore three types of interoception strategies: creating the conditions that support body listening, using assessment to better understand each person’s unique interoceptive experience, and offering practical opportunities to notice, understand, and respond to body signals.

And here’s what makes this learning experience different! Rather than taking in all the information at once, you’ll have time between sessions to try activities, reflect on what you notice, and return with questions and discoveries. It’s an opportunity to learn, put ideas into practice, and build your confidence along the way.

This Course Includes:

• 4 live virtual sessions (8 hours total)
• Practical learning-application activities between sessions, so you can explore how the ideas translate to real-world situations
• Access to session recordings for six months after the final session
• Exclusive downloadable handouts
• A personalized certificate of completion
• Bonus live Q&A: Return 3 weeks after the final session to ask questions that arise as you put your learning into practice, share discoveries, and deepen your understanding. Included with registration.

What You’ll Learn:

By participating in this course, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Deepen your understanding of interoception, including its connection to emotions, regulation, communication, and everyday participation.
• Learn Kelly’s two-pronged approach to interoception, supporting both the individual’s connection with their body AND the people around them in becoming more curious, validating, and responsive.
• Discover practical interoception support strategies, including adult modeling, co-regulation, and specific ways to notice and honor each person’s unique expressions of comfort and discomfort.
• Explore formal and informal interoception-based assessment approaches to better understand a person’s inner experience and guide individualized support.
• Learn how to use IA Builder Strategies, including my favorites from The Interoception Curriculum, to help people notice body signals, explore what those signals mean, and discover ways to respond to their body’s needs.

Who This Course Is For:

This course may be a good fit if:

• You’re new to interoception or have some foundational knowledge and want to deepen your understanding.
• You’re looking for practical, affirming ways to bring interoception into your everyday work.
• You want to better understand and support each person’s unique inner experiences, rather than relying on one-size-fits-all approaches.
• You value opportunities to try ideas, reflect on your experiences, and ask questions as you learn.
• You’re an occupational therapist, speech-language pathologist, mental health professional, educator, or other professional interested in interoception-informed practice.

Attending with a Team?

Learning together is a great way to build a shared understanding of interoception and put ideas into practice! Plus, group discounts can be combined with our early bird pricing through December 31, 2026, for even bigger savings!

• 2–5 Participants: 15% discount
• 6+ Participants: 25% discount

Select the group option when adding the course to your cart, and your discount will apply automatically!

Helpful Resources at a Discount (Recommended, but Not Required)

We’ll be exploring both The Interoception Curriculum and The Comprehensive Assessment during this course, so having access to these resources is recommended to help you get the most out of your learning experience. Don’t have them? No worries! I’ll share alternative ways to participate in activities and apply what we’re learning without either resource.

Special offer: When registering, you’ll have the option to add one or both resources at a discounted rate!

More about Kelly Mahler: I’m an occupational therapist, researcher, author, and international speaker with 24 years of experience supporting children and adults. I earned my Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Misericordia University and have dedicated much of my career to exploring interoception and helping people better understand and support their unique inner experiences. I’m honored to have received several professional awards, including being named a Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association (FAOTA) in 2026 and receiving AOTA’s Emerging and Innovative Practice Award in 2020. I’ve authored 12 resources related to interoception, including The Interoception Curriculum, now used in more than 30 countries, and the Interoception Activity Cards.