Raquel Devillé: Regulating our neurodivergent nervous systems

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May 5, 2025

Raquel Devillé, a therapist, yoga teacher, and author, shares her insights on managing neurodivergent experiences. She discusses her development of the EnCorps Method, focusing on nervous system regulation and self-acceptance. Raquel emphasizes the limitations of traditional meditation for ADHDers and highlights the benefits of movement-based practices like TRE. With personal anecdotes, she connects chronic stress and emotional dysregulation to sensory overwhelm, offering practical tools to integrate mindfulness into daily life.

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ANECDOTE

Diagnosis Journey Through Family

Raquel realized her son's unhappiness at school was linked to neurodivergence.
This led her to recognize similar signs in herself and began her diagnosis journey.

INSIGHT

Mood Swings Misunderstood

Neurodivergent people often experience intense, unexplained mood swings mistaken for bipolar disorder.
These swings may stem from overstimulation and emotional dysregulation, not traditional mood disorders.

ADVICE

Body Awareness and Nourishment

Embrace bodily sensations to reconnect with your body and calm the mind.
Nourish and nurture yourself via mindful eating, sleep, and small physical practices.

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