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Lucia Lara

Lucia Lara
Licensed Occupational Therapist
OTR/L
LPL Consultation
Poulsbo, WA

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; Jena Northen, MS, OTR/L, BCN; and Jessica Crowder, OTD, OTR/L.

About the Presenter

Lucia Lara, OTR/L, is a licensed occupational therapist with 34 years of experience. She is owner of LPL Consultation, LLC in Poulsbo, WA, where she specializes in helping children, teens, families, and adults with sensory processing challenges optimize their function at home, school, and in the community. She is a Certified Sensory Intelligence Practitioner, Senior Irlen Screener and Autism Disorder Clinical Specialist, and holds Advanced Certification as a Therapeutic Listening provider, using music as a tool to support nervous system regulation.