Seminar OverviewEmotional regulation is all about being able to manage feelings so they don’t intrude heavily on relationships or day-to-day life. This might involve being able to resist ‘losing it’ in upsetting or frustrating situations, or having the skills and techniques to be able to calm down when big emotions start to take over. This workshop examines the what, why, and how of emotional regulation. It is brain-based, strengths-focused, and full of practical tips and strategies to use when talking and working with children and young people about their emotions. Participants will explore and practice a rich and wide variety of interventions to help young people (of all ages) tolerate, manage, and shift their affect states so they can reduce their dependency on actions that cause harm. Some of the specific areas Dr. Woodward will discuss include: • The neurobiological perspective of emotions and their specific purpose. • What is emotional regulation and why is it so important? • A tool-box full of emotional regulation strategies and skills and how to practically utilise them in your work with children and young people. • Considerations for facilitating emotional regulation in a trauma informed manner with children who have faced adverse childhood events. >Read More... | 
