# Anxiety ## Anxiety ## Can Primitive Reflex Integration Help Reduce Anxiety? Rhythmic movements and primitive reflex integration may help with [anxiety](https://moveplaythrive.com/index.php?Itemid=634 "Learn about the sensory-anxiety connection and how reflex integration can help") because they are calming and regulating for the brain and body. These innate neurodevelopmental movements can release the nervous system from fight-flight or freeze states, helping to turn around social anxiety, phobias, separation anxiety, sleep challenges, and more. *All case studies are written by students of the [Brain and Sensory Foundations First Level course](https://moveplaythrive.com/index.php?Itemid=362 "Training in primitive reflex integration and rhythmic movement").* [ ![Back of a young man doing dishes. Text: ASD: Huge improvements for teen.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_EmNe_J.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/telehealth-sessions-relieve-anxiety-bring-focus-for-18-yo-with-autism) ### [ Telehealth Sessions Relieve Anxiety, Bring Focus for 18-Year-Old with Autism ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/telehealth-sessions-relieve-anxiety-bring-focus-for-18-yo-with-autism) [ ![Smiling, confident-looking woman. Text: Movements bring relief from anxiety.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_EmNe_G.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/25-yo-law-student-less-panic-better-focus-and-sleep-increased-strength-and-happiness) ### [ 25-Year-Old Law Student—Less Panic, Better Focus and Sleep; Increased Strength and Happiness ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/25-yo-law-student-less-panic-better-focus-and-sleep-increased-strength-and-happiness) [ ![Girl in a wheelchair playing with lap board. Text: Girl with CP no longer fearful.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_RM_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/pt-assistant-says-its-hard-to-believe-the-huge-impact-of-reflex-integration) ### [ PT Assistant Says: “It’s Hard to Believe” the Huge Impact of Reflex Integration ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/pt-assistant-says-its-hard-to-believe-the-huge-impact-of-reflex-integration) [ ![Helpful girl drying dishes. Text: Relief from meltdowns and anxiety.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_HeDu_J.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/young-girl-develops-emotional-regulation-improves-handwriting-motor-skills-and-learning) ### [ Young Girl Develops Emotional Regulation; Improves Handwriting, Motor Skills, and Learning ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/young-girl-develops-emotional-regulation-improves-handwriting-motor-skills-and-learning) [ ![Sleeping boy. Text: Anxious 3YO now calm, healthy, and sleeping.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_HeDu_T.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/mom-gets-relief-overly-clingy-anxious-toddler-transforms-with-innate-movements) ### [ Mom Gets Relief; Overly Clingy, Anxious Toddler Transforms with Innate Movements ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/mom-gets-relief-overly-clingy-anxious-toddler-transforms-with-innate-movements) [ ![7-year-old girl smiling. Text: Mom" "The best thing I've ever done for my child."](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AnTr_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/therapist-about-7-yo-girl-i-was-astounded-by-her-quick-progress) ### [ Therapist about 7-Year-Old Girl: “I Was Astounded by Her Quick Progress” ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/therapist-about-7-yo-girl-i-was-astounded-by-her-quick-progress) [ ![Smiling boy with head on pillow peeking out from under blanket. Text: 4-year-old boy overcomes phobia of the dark.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MaA_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/innate-movements-help-young-boy-release-fears) ### [ Innate Movements Help Young Boy Release Fears ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/innate-movements-help-young-boy-release-fears) [ ![Girl singing with a choir. Text: Therapist shocked by "Amount of Words."](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_DP_B.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/15yo-girl-with-autism-gains-communication-coordination-and-overcomes-meltdowns) ### [ 15-Year-Old Girl with Autism Gains Communication, Coordination, and Overcomes Meltdowns ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/15yo-girl-with-autism-gains-communication-coordination-and-overcomes-meltdowns) [ ![Daughter and Mom chatting with eye contact. Text: Emotional Meltdowns stop for Anxious Girl.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AlMa_A.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/severe-anxiety-and-sensory-issues-transform-with-neurodevelopmental-movements) ### [ Severe Anxiety and Sensory Issues Transform with Neurodevelopmental Movements ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/severe-anxiety-and-sensory-issues-transform-with-neurodevelopmental-movements) [ ![Four girls dressed for dance chatting. Text: From Severe Anxiety to Independence and Confidence.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_HeCo_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/8yo-with-severe-anxiety-is-now-sleeping-in-her-room-and-walking-into-class-on-her-own) ### [ 8-Year-Old with Severe Anxiety is Now Sleeping in Her Room and Walking into Class on Her Own ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/8yo-with-severe-anxiety-is-now-sleeping-in-her-room-and-walking-into-class-on-her-own) [ ![Mom and daughter hugging. Text: Mom and Daughter Do Movements Together.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_KS_R.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/teen-reports-less-anxiety-is-now-making-friends) ### [ Teen Reports Less Anxiety, Is Now Making Friends ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/teen-reports-less-anxiety-is-now-making-friends) Page 3 of 3 - [ ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/anxiety) - [ ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/anxiety?start=30) - [ 1 ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/anxiety) - [ 2 ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/anxiety?start=30) - 3 - -