Managing Big Feelings: An Introduction to Emotion Regulation

Suitable for child care providers, child care workforce, and parents.

Presenter: Michelle Srdanovic

What is emotion regulation? And how do we support the growth of these skills in childcare settings, schools and at home? This presentation provide information about emotions, and explain what is happening "under the hood" when a child is struggling. We will also explore concrete strategies for responding to distress, and building regulation skills. In a nutshell, we will practice ways to support children in managing their big feelings, as well as address how to manage our own big reactions in the process.

Michelle Srdanovic is a Registered Clinical Counsellor in private practice in New Westminster. She works with adults, children and parents struggling with anxiety, the impact of historical or recent trauma, and problems in interpersonal relationships. She is a certified Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment Therapist (TIST) and is trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT) and Families (EFFT), Gottman Couple’s Therapy, Expressive Play Therapy and Narrative Therapy.