Description
Due to the interest shown, we have now released this as a standalone resource.
Have you taught your child calming strategies which they don’t seem to be able to remember/use in the heat of the moment?
When working with young people I will use keyrings as reminders for the strategies introduced (weekly) to help them problem solve or calm.
This is because when the brain goes into survival mode (fight-flight-freeze-fawn) the cortex (upstairs brain) becomes inactive when oxygen is diverted to other parts of the body – making rational thought (and remembering the strategies) impossible.
This is why teaching children and young people the role of the brain in emotional regulation is so imperative.
Resource comprises explainers for each strategy and keyring symbols with blanks to personalise.
