Category Archives: self regulation
Back to school
Thought this might be useful to help children’s transition back to school and in the coming weeks.
Posted in Behaviour, neglect, primary school, Reflective language, Relationships, self regulation, Stress, trauma
Tagged anxiety, new year, primary school, settling in, strategies, transition
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Is this child being dramatic or is it a lack of resilience?
I observed some behaviour from a 10 year old this week which was referred to as being dramatic and overreacting, which made me wonder about how this child was feeling and what he may have been trying to communicate. He … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, Behaviour, emotional wellbeing, self regulation
Tagged emotional distress, emotional responses, resilience
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From sighing to singing – how reflective language helped a child develop resilience
This short story illustrates the power of acknowledging, naming and describing feelings for children.
Posted in Making a Difference, Reflective language, self regulation
Tagged Making a Difference, primary school, reflective language, resilience
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The importance of not shaming children at school
A child who has poor self-regulation and impulse control can find it extremely difficult to change their behaviour and not do things. For example, if at home a child has to interrupt other people and talk over them to be … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, Behaviour, emotional wellbeing, Relationships, self regulation, staff
Tagged anxiety, behaviour strategies, emotional well-being, primary school, strategies
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Try alternative ways to respond to children’s behaviour
In my work I am always encouraging school staff to try different strategies to deal with children’s behaviour. It can be easy in life to keep doing things the way we’ve always done them and harder to be brave enough … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, Behaviour, emotional wellbeing, primary school, Relationships, self regulation
Tagged changing behaviour, Confidence, emotional well-being, self regulation, Self-esteem, well being
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Is this child “having a drama” or is it a lack of resilience?
I observed some behaviour from a 10 year old this week which was referred to “having a drama” and overreacting, which made me wonder about how this child was feeling and what he may have been trying to communicate. He was told … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, Behaviour, emotional wellbeing, fear, primary school, self regulation, staff
Tagged anxiety, behaviour, behaviour strategies, children, emotional well-being, resilience
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From snatching to sharing…..the benefits of emotionally focused group work
When I first met Jake he was in the outdoor area of his reception class trying to negotiate with the teaching assistant why he should stay on the bike he was riding round and not let another child have a … Continue reading
Posted in Behaviour, Book, emotional wellbeing, primary school, Relationships, self regulation, training for staff
Tagged anxiety, behaviour strategies, changing behaviour, child, early years, emotional needs, emotional well-being, EYFS, primary school, resilience, self regulation, Self-esteem, support
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How to help a child who finds it hard to sit still on the carpet
I am constantly asked by teachers in school how to manage a child who can’t sit still at carpet time so thought it would be useful to share some ideas. I often observe children at this time and these children … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, Behaviour, emotional wellbeing, Helping, primary school, Relationships, self regulation, Stress
Tagged anxiety, behaviour, communication difficulties, emotional health, emotional well-being, self regulation, strategies, trauma
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Being aware of children’s internal dialogue
Some children may have learnt to respond in a defensive way as a coping mechanism to manage the feelings of anxiety and fear that situations evoke in them. The child may present as feeling the opposite of this, for example, … Continue reading
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Using emotional vocabulary during the school day
During the school day children may be asked to experience situations that adults may not feel comfortable experiencing, such as being vulnerable and sharing things about themselves which adults may find difficult to do. For example, asking a child to … Continue reading
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Tagged behaviour strategies, emotional well-being
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