Self Regulation and Zones of Regulation

Leah Kuyper Podcast with Jason Davies, OT Schoolhouse

4 Components of Self-Regulation

Sensory Processing and Modulation
Executive Functioning
Emotional Regulation
Social Cognition/Thinking

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Zones

of

Regulation

ZONES of Regulation

is a quick and realistic whole school approach to support all students and staff in the sensory, emotional, behavioral, and social skills for Just Right Regulation

Teaching the ZONES:

1. Identify feelings and levels of alertness, without judgement!
2. Teach effective regulation tools
3. Teach when and how to use tools
4. Problem solve positive solutions
5. Gain perspective on how our behaviors influence others thoughts and feelings

Ultimate Goal= Independent regulation

Starting Key Vocabulary

Expected and Unexpected Behaviors

Comfortable and Uncomfortable Thoughts

Trigger!!!

The SIZE of the Problem

Whole Body Listening

The 4 ZONES:

Blue: sad, sick,

tired, bored

Green: happy, ready to learn, calm, flexible

Yellow: silly, anxious, worried,

frustrated

Red: angry, mad,

terrified, elated

PLEASE SEE SENSORY PROCESSING AND MINDFULNESS PAGES FOR MORE TOOLS