Games to support emotional regulation
Emotional regulation, in essence, is the ability to identify our emotions and to moderate their intensity. It involves understanding various social situations, managing stress, and replenishing energy. Children who are still learning to self-regulate may experience high levels of stress and can benefit from adult support to regain balance.
So how to support Self-regulation in Children?
Through play! It’s their time to process daily events and their emotions. You don’t need a lot of time for daily play, what really matters is your full participation. Regularly engaging in “Emotional Play” enables children to care for themselves daily and manage tension without harming others. This becomes as natural to them as their current coping strategies.
When teaching children new strategies, it’s important to do so when they feel good, safe, and comfortable. Children absorb new knowledge best through hands-on experience and experimentation, engaging multiple senses. While I believe in the power of conversation and explanation, I also know that play is an excellent way to learn. So join my mailing list to download your free pdf copy with games to support emotional regulation and have fun!
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