Episode 5- It takes Two to Communicate & Two to Regulate

My work is taking me along a beautiful road- I am shifting more towards doing the work I love of supporting inclusivity and awareness about neurodiversity in our classrooms (making sure I am careful of how I approach, teach, and learn as a fairly neurotypical professional). This episode is talking more about the importance of coregulation first- and why it takes two to regulate and two to communicate. 

Your takeaways from today:

· Take notice of how coregulation plays a role for you as an adult. Who do you call when you are upset and need to connect with someone? How does it feel when someone brushes off your emotions?

· As a parent or professional, take notice of how coregulation impacts your ability to communicate with your child(ren) and students. Take an extra second to empathize with the struggles your child/student is having.

· Keep the phrase ‘It takes two to communicate & it takes two to regulate) tucked away in your cap. Remember that when your child/student is having a hard time. Co regulation can be a hard ask when we are tired and drained (Self-care podcast for another day) but it is so, so meaningful for the beautiful souls that are around.