Coaching Parents Through Co-Regulation:

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This in-person training is designed for mental health professionals who are newer to play therapy or newer to working with parents/caregivers, and who want a clear, practical entry point into teaching families about dysregulation, self-regulation, and co-regulation. You'll leave with concrete language and activities you can use in session right away — no prior regulation-specific training assumed. Learning Objectives — participants will be able to: 1) Explain dysregulation, self-regulation, and co-regulation to parents/caregivers in plain language 2) Identify common barriers that get in the way of a parent's ability to co-regulate with their child 3) Select simple, low-prep play therapy activities that support regulation at different developmental stages 4) Practice introducing a regulation activity to a caregiver in a way that builds trust rather than shame Agenda: 9:30 Defining dysregulation, self-regulation, co-regulation · 9:50 Co-regulation responsibilities across developmental stages 10:15 Common barriers parents face 10:35 Break 10:45 Simple activities to model and teach regulation 11:30 Practice: introducing a technique to a caregiver 12:00 Questions, reflections, evaluation