Neuroscience shows us that humans develop their ability to self-regulate through connections with reliable caregivers, who support and model 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 educators' 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

- Providing co-regulation through patterned sensory experiences

Remember, dysregulated adults, dysregulate children. Co-regulation provides a practical model for helping young people learn to manage immediate emotions and develop long term self-control. This relational connection and co-regulation with those closest to…