Co-regulation: Calming Together - Webinar Wednesday 

Facilitated by Emily McKenna

Neuroscience shows us that humans develop their ability to self-regulate through connections with reliable caregivers, who support and model in a process called “co-regulation”.  While co-regulation may bring to mind, infant, caregiver relationships, OSHC children can still be overwhelmed by emotions and need external soothing and support. In fact, even adolescents and adults may rely on attachment figures to get through periods of high stress. Our bodies are designed for emotional regulation and calming in the context of relationships.

During this session we will consider the role of educator emotional regulation and behaviour in supporting children to regulate. This will involve:

• Understanding the neuroscience behind co-regulation

• Unpacking emotions and regulation strategies for Educators