coregulation | Emmaspillane

Mar 2, 20232 min

Introducing The Autonomic Ladder...

If you've not already heard of it, the Autonomic Ladder is a concept designed by Deb Dana and grounded in Stephen Porges' Polyvagal...

Aug 15, 20227 min

Supporting school year transitions from home (part 2) - starting a new school year

Revised September 2024 We’re heading towards the return to school for settings in England and Wales, and our children may be showing us...

Nov 29, 20215 min

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…

Christmas can trigger a whole heap of feelings and memories for any one of us – some may be magical, some less so. For children in care,...

Oct 19, 20211 min

Creating a ‘ready to learn’ environment for pupils who have experienced trauma (podcast)

I was interviewed by Founder Anna Bateman for Halcyon Education's podcast series recently. This is a series of podcasts that puts mental...

Oct 15, 20211 min

Simple focused breathing exercises for all ages

Diaphragmatic breathing exercises for all ages. Suitable for use in classrooms or at home. Great for coregulation.

Jul 19, 20214 min

Making the summer work for everyone as a working mum to children who have a high need for structure

As mum to two lively children (10 and 11) and a business owner to boot, I do find that the 6-week summer holiday can be a challenging...

Feb 22, 20211 min

Grounding techniques - the 54321 method

This technique is incredibly effective for bringing anxiety levels down. It does so by engaging the senses, and anchoring us in the...

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