MTAT Connecting Protocol: Ear Seeding to support ADHD and EF Challenges
MTAT Connecting Protocol Workshop
Build Your Personalised ADHD Toolkit Using Ear Seeding
In-person | Limited to 20 places
đź“Ť Woodbrooke, Bournville, South Birmingham
đź“… 9th May 2026
⏰ 09:30 – 16:30
Who this is for
Designed for:
- Parents, caregivers and family members.
- Practitioners, educators, and social care professionals
- Young people aged 11–17 (attending with a trusted adult)
Younger children can access the online version of this workshop.
Important booking information
- Price is per person
- If attending as a pair (recommended), please book two places
- Spaces are strictly limited to 20 participants
What makes this different
This workshop helps you build your own personalised ADHD toolkit; not a one-size-fits-all approach.
You will learn how to:
- Adapt protocols to your ADHD signature (Dr Kustow)
- Use the MTAT Connecting Protocol framework to respond to what is happening in the moment
- Choose the right ear points and combinations based on real-time need, not routine.
At the core of this approach are four simple, adaptable protocol pathways:
- Regulate – calm the nervous system and reduce overwhelm
- Relate – support connection, co-regulation, and emotional safety
- Rewire – strengthen focus, attention, and executive function
- Restore – support rest, recovery, and integration
You will learn how to move between these depending on what is needed, giving you a flexible, practical system you can use in everyday life.
No two ADHD profiles are the same — this approach teaches you how to respond, not repeat.
What you will learn
This is a hands-on, immersive workshop where you will learn to use ear seeding as both a self-regulation and co-regulation tool.
Working in pairs, you will:
- Identify key ear acupoints linked to attention, emotional regulation, and executive function
- Learn accurate placement and safe application
- Practise stepped protocols you can use at home
- Understand how to adapt support based on changing states
No prior experience needed — just a willingness to take part.
What’s included
- Guided ear seeding using anatomical ear maps
- MTAT Connecting Protocol (Regulate, Relate, Rewire, Restore)
- “What is happening?” decision tool (CBT-informed)
- Breathwork and regulation techniques
- Ear Seed Tracker + personalised take-home plan
- Optional ear massage protocol
How this helps
Supports:
- Emotional regulation and reduced reactivity
- Improved focus and executive function
- Better sleep and nervous system recovery
- Reduced family conflict
- Stronger connection between adult and young person
A family-centred approach
This is a practical, low-demand, relational approach where adults and young people learn to regulate together.
You are building a system that supports each other as you join together in a partnership of ear seeding.
Additional information
- Please bring a packed lunch and snacks
- No diagnosis required
- With or without medication
- Across the ages
- All equipment, health and hygiene guidance will be provided.
- Room will be set up with sensory stations to help regulate and space to move when desired. But if you want to bring something quiet to entertain your child feel free (e.g. i pad and headphones. Lego.)
- Ear seeding is not recommended for very young children due to risk of swallowing.
Spaces are limited
This is a small-group, high-contact workshop to ensure:
- accurate acupoint location
- safe practice
- personalised support
Book early to secure your place.