A PRACTICAL APPROACH to BIG FEELINGS, BEHAVIOUR & REGULATION

From reaction to regulation: Neuroscience-informed strategies that work

A Practical Approach to Big Feelings, Behaviour, and Regulation is an evidence-informed program that translates research from neuroscience, child development, attachment and trauma into practical strategies educators can use with children aged 3–6.

based on the popular children’s book, ‘Dear You Love From Your Brain’, participants gain a clear understanding of how the developing brain shapes behaviour and regulation, along with practical tools to respond effectively to challenging behaviour and emotional dysregulation while supporting children's social and emotional development.

The program comprises four sequenced components: a 3 hour workshop, the Dear You Love From Your Brain children's book, a structured lesson plan for embedding strategies into everyday play-based routines, and a follow-up coaching session supporting classroom implementation. 

This program is aimed to help you to:

• understand how the developing brain shapes behaviour and regulation
• respond to challenging behaviour in ways that build connection and relational safety
• teach children about feelings, behaviour and a growth mindset
• embed regulation strategies into everyday routines and play.

Workshop includes:

• Catering
• A copy of the ‘Dear You Love From Your Brain’ book valued at $22.99
• Lesson plan (early childhood)
• CPD certificate 

Target audience: Early childhood educators, support staff, and all professionals who support them including occupational therapists, social workers, school counsellors, psychologists, early childhood specialists. 

This workshop is approved for the Preschool Boost Menu Program. This workshop can also be delivered at your early childcare centre. Contact us to ask how.

Presented by: Karen Young founded the popular website, Hey Sigmund, attracting millions of readers each year worldwide and is author of the best selling Hey Warrior book for young people with anxiety. She is a regular contributor to Parenting Magazine in New Zealand, and can often be heard on Australian radio and TV programs such as The Project and the ABC. Her articles have been translated into a numerous languages and her work has been published internationally. She is a sought-after international speaker to sold out events from New York to Newcastle. She has authored three books for kids and parents to help them understand anxiety and find their ‘brave’. Experience has taught her that people can do amazing things with the right information, psychology has something for everyone, jargon doesn’t, everyone has a story to tell, short bios are the longest to write, nobody has it all figured out and the best people to be around are the ones who already know this. Karen translates the neuroscience of anxiety and every day life into meaningful advice for all ages.