The Nervous System & You
A Guide to Understanding Your Emotions and Feeling Safe
This workbook supports your child to:
Recognise and understand their nervous system and emotional states.
Build resilience and confidence in challenging situations.
Build self awareness and compassion .
Develop self-regulation skills to maintain balance.
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"This workbook really helped my son understand why he felt the big emotions that he did. It was easy to follow and helped the whole family " - Emily, Parent
Many children experience intense emotions—whether it’s anxiety, frustration, or sadness—that can sometimes feel confusing or overwhelming. As a parent, you may struggle with finding clear ways to explain these feelings or offer practical strategies to help your child regain a sense of calm and control. This workbook addresses these challenges by breaking down complex ideas into clear, understandable concepts and providing actionable techniques for self-regulation.
This workbook is designed to help children—and their parents—gain a clear understanding of how the nervous system works. Using accessible language and relatable examples, the guide explains key concepts such as polyvagal theory and the window of tolerance. With a focus on practical, self-regulation techniques, it empowers children to recognise their emotions, understand why they feel a certain way, and use proven methods to regain balance.
Clear Explanations:
Provides straightforward descriptions of how the brain and nervous system work, tailored for young minds.
Benefit:
Helps children understand why they feel the way they do.
Animal-Based Metaphors for Polyvagal Theory
Uses relatable animal analogies (such as a calm dolphin, an alert lion, and a reserved sloth) to represent different emotional states.
Benefit:
Makes complex concepts memorable and easier to understand.
Window of Tolerance Guidance:
Explains the concept of balance in emotional regulation, with activities to help children recognize when they are overwhelmed.
Benefit:
Empowers children to monitor and manage their emotional state.
Self-Regulation Techniques:
Includes step-by-step instructions for deep breathing, movement, grounding, and other practical strategies to regain calm.
Benefit: Equips children with tools to self-soothe during stressful moments.
Interactive Activities:
Engaging writing prompts, checklists, and self-reflection exercises that encourage active participation.
Benefit:
Reinforces learning and supports personal growth.
Parental Support Section:
Offers tips for parents to assist their child in applying these techniques, fostering a supportive environment at home.
Benefit:
Strengthens the parent-child bond and enhances overall emotional resilience.
For just £19.99, you can download this guide and provide yourself and your child with self understanding and practical tools to regulate the nervous system and manage big emotions.