#1038 - Managing Emotional Dysregulation

A conversation about what it means to be emotionally regulated or dysregulated, with five quick ideas for parents to help their children regulate well.

In this episode:

• What are emotions?
• Maladaptive responses
• Etymology of 'emotion'
  • French: to excite
  • Latin: to move
• Emotional regulation: The ability to control your emotional state. 
• Emotional dysregulation: When your emotions are stronger than your ability to act with autonomy. 
• Amygdala triggers survival/fight/flight mode
• Spanish: Tengo hambre (I have hunger)
• Developmental realities
• Creating a safe and predictable environment
• Brené Brown on emotions
• #822 The Emotional Lives of Teenagers (Part 1)
• Homeschooling 

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Related links: 

• The Secret to Regulating Emotions
• Emotion Coaching [ Webinar - if you are a HF member you can find this in your video library]

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