The Zones of Regulation https://zonesofregulation.com/ Wed, 14 Feb 2024 02:38:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://zonesofregulation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/favicon-100x100.png The Zones of Regulation https://zonesofregulation.com/ 32 32 What is Executive Functioning? https://zonesofregulation.com/what-is-executive-functioning/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:17:54 +0000 https://zonesofregulation.com/?p=3570 Sometimes referred to as cognitive control, executive functioning (EF) is a general term that describes the cognitive processes involved in the conscious control of thoughts and actions that help us accomplish our goals. In other words, it’s the thinking behind the doing that takes place in the pre-frontal cortex located in the “upstairs brain” responsible […]

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]]> What is Interoception? https://zonesofregulation.com/what-is-interoception/ Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:28:49 +0000 https://zonesofregulation.com/?p=3567 Interoception involves the ability to notice and understand your body signals, such as the heart rate, breathing, hunger, thirst, and other sensations. It helps individuals recognize and interpret their own physiological states, which, in turn, can influence emotional experiences and responses. For example, being attuned to sensations like an increased heart rate or shallow breathing […]

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]]> Culture, Creativity, and The Zones in South Australia https://zonesofregulation.com/culture-creativity-and-the-zones-in-south-australia/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 19:23:01 +0000 https://zonesofregulation.com/?p=3424 The Zones of Regulation has been working closely with the South Australia Department for Education’s Self-Regulation Service (SRS), which is an innovative multi-disciplinary program to support social emotional learning development, to implement The Zones across the state. The Carlton School partnered with local Aboriginal artist Mali Isabel to create beautiful Zones of Regulation murals that […]

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]]> What is Regulation? https://zonesofregulation.com/3380-2/ Thu, 26 Oct 2023 21:06:13 +0000 https://zonesofregulation.com/?p=3380 There has been a lot of buzz about ‘regulation’ lately, especially in educational spaces. But, what exactly does regulation mean? Most simply defined, regulation is to adjust, manage or control something so it works well. When applied to humans, regulation can go by many names, such as “self-control,” “self-management,” “emotional control,” “anger management,” or “impulse […]

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]]> A Zones Success Story from Portsmouth, Virginia https://zonesofregulation.com/a-zones-success-story-from-portsmouth-virginia/ Mon, 11 Sep 2023 20:37:48 +0000 https://zonesofregulation.com/?p=3308 We love hearing from our Zones community, especially those who reach out to share the innovative ways they are using The Zones. This month, we’re excited to celebrate the work of Natonda Hill, the founder and Executive Director of Seed of Hope, a Virginia-based non-profit organization. The mission of Seed of Hope is to offer […]

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]]> Part 3 of 3 | Building Strong Bonds with a Morning Ritual Using a Zones of Regulation Check-In  https://zonesofregulation.com/part-3-of-3-building-strong-bonds-with-a-morning-ritual-using-a-zones-of-regulation-check-in/ Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:00:49 +0000 https://zonesofregulation.com/?p=3199 We believe nurturing students’ social and emotional development is as important as fostering their academic learning. One of the first steps in supporting SEL is to establish a  classroom climate that centers on well-being, especially at the start of the school year. Without emotional regulation, learning and social interaction can’t happen successfully. This is a […]

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]]> Part 2 of 3 | We All Want a Smooth Back-to-School Transition: Six Ideas for Increasing Effective Parent-Teacher Communication https://zonesofregulation.com/we-all-want-a-smooth-back-to-school-transition-six-ideas-for-increasing-effective-parent-teacher-communication/ Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:00:07 +0000 https://zonesofregulation.com/?p=3189 Back-to-school season unites parents/caregivers and teachers in the joint effort to ensure a smooth transition for the young people in our lives. Establishing strong communication between home and school is extremely helpful for a successful start and year ahead. Here are six suggestions for caregivers and teachers to establish a partnership for transitioning back to […]

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]]> Part 1 of 3 | The Power of Teacher-Student Bonding: Creating a Foundation for Belonging and Emotional Regulation https://zonesofregulation.com/the-power-of-teacher-student-bonding-creating-a-foundation-for-belonging-and-emotional-regulation/ Mon, 31 Jul 2023 12:00:38 +0000 https://zonesofregulation.com/?p=3186 Research shows that a strong connection between teachers and students creates a positive and supportive learning environment. Establishing this type of bond at the beginning of the school year sets the stage for a sense of belonging and emotional regulation for the rest of the year. Numerous studies bring to light the impact of positive […]

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]]> Fun Ways to Explore The Zones at Home This Summer https://zonesofregulation.com/fun-ways-to-explore-the-zones-at-home-this-summer/ Tue, 13 Jun 2023 16:52:40 +0000 https://zonesofregulation.com/?p=3011 Let’s face it, the transition from the school year schedule to a less-structured summer schedule can bring on all of The Zones at home! Using The Zones of Regulation language and strategies at home can help families to navigate this transition, while also maintaining and building upon regulation skills taught during the school year. Check […]

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]]> A Glimpse of an Effective Schoolwide Implementation https://zonesofregulation.com/a-glimpse-of-an-effective-schoolwide-implementation/ Thu, 18 May 2023 10:18:51 +0000 https://zonesofregulation.com/?p=3003 It’s always fun when someone reaches out to share a message with us about how they’re using The Zones in their school, at home, or in private practice. We recently received an email from Frank Daley, a school social worker at the Bethlehem Central School District in Delmar NY, near Albany. Frank shared an inspiring […]

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