We use zones of regulation in school to help you understand how you are feeling and what you can do/we can do to support you.
Why Teach Self-Regulation? Regulation is something everyone continually works on whether we are aware of it or not. We all encounter trying circumstances that can test our limits. If we can recognize when we are becoming less regulated, we are able to do something about it to manage our feelings and get ourselves to a healthy place. This comes more naturally for some, but for others it is a skill that needs more attention and practice. This is the goal of The Zones of Regulation.
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Sorting Our Emotions into Four Zones Feelings are complicated. They come in different sizes, intensities, and levels of energy that are unique with in our brains and bodies. To make them easier to talk about, think about, and regulate, The Zones of Regulation organises our feelings, state of alertness, and energy levels into four coloured Zones – Blue, Green, Yellow, and Red. The simple, common language and visual structure of Zones of Regulation helps make the complex skill of regulation more concrete for learners and those who support them. We learn to regulate our Zones to meet our goals and task demands, as well as support our overall well- being.
Sometimes it is hard to work out what you are feeling.
Angry feelings can sometimes hide other feelings such as stress, anxiety or fear. We will work hard with you on naming these emotions.
Watch this clip on naming emotions. (We use the InsideOut film in school when we learn about feelings. It is a fab movie!)
Inside Out: Guessing the feelings. - YouTube
Watch this clip to find out more about zones of regulation