Self regulation strategies

Emotional regulation and coping strategies for kids.

Learn how to teach children self-control the right way with this collection of fun yet powerful self-regulation strategies and activities for kids!

Over 50 de-escalation strategies to support challenging behaviors in the classroom for teachers. Use these techniques to bring a sense of calm and help kids develop self-regulation skills. It includes a free printable you can use.

We can help the young children in our lives manage challenging feelings by strengthening their red Alert & Engaged hearts. Feeling Alert & Engaged is linked to recognizing and naming emotions and self-regulation. While toddlers and pre-school aged children are learning to notice their feelings and exercise self-control, the adults in their lives are still essential co-regulators.

Opposite action is an emotion regulation strategy in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which involves following a set of steps to manage unwanted negative emotions. These emotions may include anger, sadness, fear, anxiety, and envy. For instance, instead of withdrawing further when feeling sad, one would recognize this emotion and intentionally engage in activities that are active and involve social interaction. The DBT Opposite Action PDF handout serves as a basic guide for clients to use…

Co-regulation is the process by which an individual uses external support to manage their emotions and behaviors. Typically occurring between a caregiver and a child, it involves strategies like modeling calm behavior, providing emotional support, and setting clear expectations. Over time, this helps the individual develop self-regulation skills, enabling them to manage their emotions and actions independently. #coregulation #emotionalsupport #emotions #behavior #expectations…

Our students need, now more than ever, strategies for self-regulation. They need to be explicitly taught them and given time to practice them.