Zones of Regulation is an approach used to support the development of self-regulation in children. The Zones of Regulation provide a common language for people to express and understand their emotions, as well as tools and strategies to help them move between zones. The goal is to help individuals recognise and regulate their emotions, leading to improved self-control, social interactions and overall well-being. Â
What is Zones of Regulation?
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How do the Zones of Regulation help children?Â
- It provides vocabulary to talk about emotions
- It helps children to recognise their own emotions
- It helps children to understand the emotions of others.
- It helps children to recognise triggers and sparks
- It helps them see how others might interpet their behaviour
- It provides tools for self-regulation
- It teaches children that all emotions are OK but not all behavours are OK
- It provides children with a safe space to explore emotions and situations with others