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Lesson 6 – Triggers for Dysregulation

Trigger An event or situation that causes something to start. In addition to noticing early warning signs of distress or dysregulation, we also have to identify the triggers for dysregulation. This includes triggers for parents as well as triggers for your child/teen....

Lesson 3 – What’s Happening in Our Bodies

Interoception The feeling of knowing what is happening in your body, for example if you are hungry, thirsty, warm, cold, etc.: In this section, we will focus on growing your own interoception skills so...

Lesson 2 – Neurobiology of Dysregulation

Neurobiology The branch of biology that is concerned with the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system. Our neurobiology impacts how we process emotions and how we make sense of our world. The nervous system and certain brain structures play key roles in...

Lesson 1 – Signs of Dysregulation

Dysregulation abnormality or impairment in the regulation of a metabolic, physiological, or psychological process. Parents need to recognize the signs of dysregulation early in order to have the best chance of bringing their child back to calm. In...