This episode unpacks co-regulation — the idea that a calm (or dysregulated) adult nervous system shapes how students respond, especially in special education, EBD programs, and any space with big feelings. Licensed clinical counselor Jon Barberio and Heather talk about what co-regulation looks like in real time, how adults "lend" their nervous system to kids, and why staying present matters more than having the perfect script.
You'll hear a simple, one-moment check-in practice you can use today, even if your day is bouncing from one crisis to the next.
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