Core Principle

"Children stuck in analytical patterns need creative movement. Children stuck in creative patterns need structured movement."

The Problem

Children absorb generational trauma early, developing rigid emotional, behavioral, and cognitive capacities patterns that limit their growth and become entrenched personality structures. These patterns lock them into dominant modes of operation.

The Solution

EMBRACE restores flexibility using simple movement activities tailored to each child's stuck pattern, reconnecting them to natural emotional, behavioral, and cognitive capacities balance before rigidity becomes personality.

The Method

EMBRACE identifies whether children are stuck in analytical mode (too controlled) or creative mode (too overwhelmed), then provides gentle correction through targeted physical exercises.

Analytical Mode Fixation (AMF)

"Too Controlled"

  • Difficulty expressing emotions or vulnerability
  • Rigid behavior patterns, hypercontrol
Treatment: Left-side body activities to activate creativity and emotional flow

Creative Mode Fixation (CMF)

"Too Overwhelmed"

  • Difficulty with structure and executive function
  • Emotional overwhelm, withdrawal
Treatment: Right-side body activities to build focus and confidence

Key Advantages

Universal

No special equipment or extensive training required

Scalable

Can be implemented across diverse cultural and educational settings

Cost-Effective

Integrates into existing kindergarten routines

Evidence-Based

Grounded in established neuroscience and trauma research

Based on network dynamics theory (Yeo et al., 2011), critical period neuroplasticity (Hensch, 2005), and sensorimotor integration research (Leisman et al., 2014) → Learn more

Critical Impact Window

Ages 2-6

Critical neuroplastic development period for maximum intervention effectiveness

Supported by critical period research (Fox et al., 2010)

12 Weeks

Pilot study duration

Ukraine

Current pilot program location with live field testing

Implementation

The program requires no special tools, training, or technology. Activities include body-side-specific movements, art, balance games, cross-lateral coordination, and simple finger patterns. Rather than separate sessions, EMBRACE integrates seamlessly into daily routines and everyday activities.

It can be practiced anywhere — homes, kindergartens, refugee camps — and adapts easily across cultures.

Academic Support

Advisory Board

Prof. em. Dr. Joachim Hage

Professor of General Pedagogy (Emeritus)

Former President, Hochschule für soziale Arbeit und Pädagogik

Supporting EMBRACE development and implementation

Ready to Learn More?

Field trials, kindergarten partnerships, and broader research collaboration opportunities available.

Tom Gamal
Lead Researcher
Berlin, Germany
Phone:
+49 176 242 242 24