In this episode of the Every Brain is Different podcast, host Samantha Foote shares her insights on mastering self-regulation, especially for parents raising kids with autism and ADHD.
Samantha talks about common challenges such as how fatigue, personal history, and complex situations can hinder one's ability to stay regulated.
She emphasizes the importance of pausing and introduces effective breathing techniques like the 4-7-8 method, diaphragmatic breathing, and mindful breathing to manage stress and enhance clarity, focus, and emotional regulation.
00:00 Introduction to Self-Regulation
00:13 Challenges in Self-Regulation
01:57 The Power of Pausing
02:02 Breathing Techniques for Self-Regulation
03:35 Benefits of Pausing and Breathing
04:41 Modeling Self-Regulation for Children
05:28 Conclusion and Additional Resources
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