Interoception, Our Eighth Sense: The Science of How We Uniquely Feel
Presented by Kelly Mahler
Description
*This webinar is scheduled for 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT
Interoception is the sensory system that helps us notice and interpret internal body signals such as muscle tension, hunger, heartbeat, temperature, or bladder fullness. These signals provide important information about our physical and emotional well-being and influence how we participate in daily life.
Differences in interoception are increasingly recognized across a wide range of populations and may affect self-regulation, mental health, learning, communication, relationships, and daily functioning. However, many healthcare and education professionals receive little formal training to understand or support this important sensory system.
This webinar explores the current science of interoception, translating research into practical theories and strategies that can be applied across clinical, educational, and community settings. Participants will examine common experiences that strengthen or disrupt interoceptive connection and learn practical ways to support body awareness, body trust, and self-understanding. The Interoception Curriculum will be introduced as one evidence-informed framework that illustrates these principles in practice, while emphasizing strategies that can be used regardless of whether the curriculum is available.
Instructor
Kelly Mahler, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Kelly Mahler is an award-winning occupational therapist, author, and interoception groupie known for her boundless curiosity and empathetic approach. Holding a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, she has served school-aged children and adults for over 24 years. Kelly is author of 12 resources including The Interoception…
Learning Objectives
- Paraphrase a client-friendly description of interoception that can be used with clients and/or their families
- Define interoception and its role in health, participation, and well-being
- Identify common lived experiences that can strengthen or derail a person's connection with their internal body signals
- Outline three practical strategies that support interoception across a variety of settings
Agenda
All times in Eastern Time.
- 6:00pm–6:20pm
- Understanding Interoception: The Science Behind the Eighth Sense
- 6:20pm–6:40pm
- Lived Experiences That Shape Interoception
- 6:40pm–7:00pm
- Supporting Interoception Across Settings
- 7:00pm–7:05pm
- Break
- 7:05pm–7:35pm
- Q&A Session
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Details
- December 2, 2026
- 6:00pm-7:35pm EST
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- PTs/PTAs, Introductory
- OTs/OTAs, Introductory
- SLPs, Introductory
- Nurses, Introductory
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Disclaimer
Disclosure: Kelly Mahler, instructor for this educational event, receives compensation from Medbridge for this course. No one with the ability to control content has relevant relationship(s) to disclose.
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