Co-Regulation Guide for Parents and Caregivers

Sensory Co-Regulation is the ability to respond to the emotional and sensory needs of others to help reduce both internal and external stressors. Grounded in psychology, it is an important skill to learn as well as teach our children and is one of the many tools used in Occupational Therapy.

It is the gateway to being able to engage in our environment and the everyday activities which fill our time with meaning.

This guide has been designed as a practical "in the moment" tool to help reduce parental stress, navigate meltdowns and help move through overwhelming feelings such as rage or guilt we may feel as parents. It offers Sensory Based Activity options to help explore and meet your own needs before being able to provide for your family in a more calm and in controlled way.

With an easy to read format, this tool can be printed and placed around the home or taken with you for those moments when you need hands on help to Co-Regulate.