The Foundations of Alignment module sets the stage for professionals who desire to feel good and work and live in alignment with their values and goals. We cover:

Course objectives-Upon completion of this course you be able to:

1. Explain the term personal power and describe how it relates to clinical/professional practice
2. Describe the nervous system states of dysregulation & regulation
3. Explain the impact that both nervous system states have on professional practice
4. Objectively classify behavior examples into appropriate nervous system categories
5. Select language from The Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, 4th Ed. to describe body functions that correlate to mood regulation and health maintenance
6. Identify and practice two strategies to bring the body into a regulated state

The term Personal Container-Our personal containers consist of:

• Information taken in through the senses
• Our feelings and emotions
• Body sensations/interoception
• Meanings we assign to experiences
• Overall mood & energy

Nervous system-key concepts for understanding regulation & dysregulation

• Homeostasis
• Autonomic nervous system-sympathetic & parasympathetic states of being
• Top down/bottom up communication within the body
  • Sensory systems
  • Vagus nerve
  • The brain
  • Environmental interactions

Window of Tolerance

• Emotions, Feelings, Mood
• Regulation & Dysregulation
• Energy levels

Relationship of Regulation & Dysregulation to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Body functions & professional performance and overall health

• Aligning with professional practice frameworks

Self Reflection and Self Evaluation to increase self awareness and improve overall performance