Resources for Healthcare Professionals
Online Resources
For over 15 years, schools around the world have been using the original Zones of Regulation program as an empowering instructional tool to build safe, supportive environments that foster learning and well-being for all.
The complex demands of life today have created increased levels of pressure, overwhelm, and disconnection. As a result, youth and adults have an urgent need for more physical, mental and emotional support to thrive.
Since many of the organizations we serve lack accessible tools and resources to address these growing needs, working at the system level is essential in order to create sustainable change.
Did you know that poor pain management is almost ALWAYS behind the freakout?!
The Meg Foundation gives kids, parents, and caregivers science-backed superpowers to help manage the pain experience and fend off any freakout monsters in the process.
Apps for Self Regulation
Calm
This app is commonly used to assist meditation and promote sleep. It discusses different stress reduction modalities. This is an adaptation using ‘Thomas the Train’ and self regulation of train’s ‘engines’ based on emotions.
Headspace
Guided meditation app with interactive, playful videos.
Recommended Reading
Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle and Raise Courageous and Independent Children
by Lynn Lyons LICSW and Reid Wilson, PhD.
Rachel Naomi Remen
“Our purpose in life is to grow in wisdom and in love.”
Henry David Thoreau