Co-Regulation Handout

Download this handout to share with parents and educators. Co-regulation is the nervous system response that helps us feel safe in connection. It’s not about fixing, it’s about being with.

Co-regulating with a dysregulated child does not come naturally. It is a skill that takes practice and intention. More often than not, our natural impulse is to fix the problem as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, this frequently results in escalating the issue or invalidating the child’s experience.