Sensory & Emotional Regulation – Strategies to Keep Calm
Things that may help you to stay calm and well regulated throughout the day.
You will find that there are many comfort things that you do during the day that help to keep you calm and happy. You may not have even thought of these as being ‘sensory tools’.
“Either we spend time meeting children’s emotional needs by filling their cup with love or we spend time dealing with the behaviors caused from the unmet needs. Either way we spend the time.” – Pam Leo
Things to consider:
Have a look at the list below
- Which sensory tools and activities resonate with you?
- Which activities do you do/use daily to self regulate without even perceiving them as ‘sensory tools’?
- Which activities do your kids need to stay well regulated?
- Which activities clash between you and your kids? You’ll sometimes find that things that calm them down, like a repetitive toy, is exactly the thing that tips you over the edge!
- What do you need to add more of into your day to keep you better regulated?
- What can you add more of into your kids’ day to keep them better regulated?
- There’s no right, wrong or one size fits all when it comes to our sensory profiles
Sensory Tools & Strategies to Keep Calm:
- weighted blankets, vests, toys
- nature walk
- weeding
- hugging a pet
- warm drinks
- soft brown ‘comfort’ foods
- swinging or spinning
- hiding in a dark place
- hot showers
- colouring & painting
- spinning toys
- weighted exercise
- soft lighting
- favourite movie
- calm music
- technology
Learn more about sensory tools and profiles and how they help keep us calm and well regulated
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