The Zones of Regulation: A Curriculum for Self-Regulation

The podcast episode features an interview with Leah, the creator of the Zones of Regulation. The Zones of Regulation is a curriculum designed to teach self-regulation skills to children. Leah discusses how the curriculum helps children recognize and manage their emotions by categorizing them into different zones: red, green, yellow, and blue. She emphasizes the importance of understanding and accepting all feelings and teaches caregivers and therapists how to model and talk about emotions to children. Leah also provides advice on introducing the Zones of Regulation to children, modifying the approach based on individual needs, and utilizing technology, such as apps, to engage children in learning self-regulation.