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Jena Northen

Jena Northen
Licensed Occupational Therapist
MS, OTR/L, BCN
Spot On Therapy Group
Richmond, VA

Try It, Feel It, Own It: Build Your Sensory Toolkit for Living with Misophonia

In-person

About the Session

Grounded in occupational therapy practice, this experiential workshop invites parents and adults living with misophonia to explore sensory strategies that support nervous system regulation — a critical and often overlooked component of a comprehensive misophonia management plan. Over 20 minutes of guided exploration, participants will move through interactive stations targeting four key sensory modalities: auditory, tactile, vestibular, and proprioceptive. By trying tools firsthand, participants will tune in to their own nervous system responses and begin identifying what feels most supportive — because no two nervous systems are the same. Presenters will then facilitate a 30-minute discussion in which participants will be encouraged to share experiences, ask questions, and learn how to incorporate these modalities into a personalized support plan. Whether attendees are new to sensory strategies or deepening an existing toolkit, they will leave with practical, evidence-informed tools and the confidence to use them.

This session will include Aubrey Schmalle, OTR/L, SIPT; Lucia Lara, OTR/L; and Jessica Crowder, OTD, OTR/L.

About the Presenter

Jena Northen, MS, OTR/L, BCN, is a licensed occupational therapist with 33 years of experience working with children and adults. She is co-owner of Spot On Therapy Group in Richmond, VA. Northen specializes in Sensory Integration (SIPT certified) and is a Board Certified Neurofeedback provider (BCIA). Over the past 14 years, she has supported individuals with misophonia and misokinesia, integrating sensory processing, nervous system regulation, cognitive strategies, and neurofeedback to reduce the functional impact of trigger responses and improve participation, well-being, and quality of life.