Travis Knowlton LCSW
2 min readFeb 27, 2023

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PRIMITIVE RELFEXES AND PSYCHOTHERAPY.

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Primitive reflexes are automatic and involuntary movements that are present in infants from birth. They are controlled by the brainstem and are necessary for survival and the development of more advanced motor skills. As the infant grows and develops, these primitive reflexes are typically integrated into higher-level voluntary movements.

However, in some cases, these primitive reflexes may persist into adulthood and…

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Travis Knowlton LCSW

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