Zones of regulation interventions

Who is suitable for a zones of regulation intervention?

Anyone from the age of 4 upto 25, depending on cognitive abilities, may be suitable for a zones of regulation intervention at HSR Psychology.

A zones of regulation intervention may be an idea for those who: 

• Benefit from visual support systems for self-regulation
• Find it difficult to complete homework due to overwhelming emotions
• Find it difficult to understand their emotions
• Have outbursts of emotion e.g anger or sadness
• Struggle to concentrate in class due to overwhelming emotions
• Struggle to manage emotions

If you want to find out more about how a zones of regulation interventioncould benefit yourself, or those around you, then please contact with us.

What are the benefits of a zones of regulation intervention?

A zones of regulation intervention brings a range of benefits for the individual, including:

• The ability to recognise when emotions are becoming overwhelming
• The ability to use calming strategies effectively
• Improved concentration and attention in education 
• The ability to cope when faced with high levels of emotion
• Improved academic progress
• The ability to fully complete pieces of work 

Following a zones of regulation intervention, you will be provided with recommendations for giving the child or young person further support. Our recommendations are useful for ensuring that the zones of regulation techniques are maintained outside of the intervention setting. 

What happens prior to a zones of regulation intervention?

A zones of regulation interventioncan be recommended after an initial discussion. You can see our process below.

What happens during a zones of regulation intervention?

During a zones of regulation intervention, the individual will work with the HSR professional to identify triggers or times of overwhelming emotions. The individual will then be taught about the four zones of regulation which is a visual system they can use to recognise their emotional state. The individual will work closely with the HSR Psychology specialist in practising how to stay in a certain zone and how to move between zones. The child or young person will usually be taught effective strategies to use when emotions become overwhelming so that they can move to a more appropriate zone. The child or young person will be encouraged to practice the zones of regulation strategies between each session and reflect on the effectiveness during sessions. 

What happens after a zones of regulation intervention?

Once the intervention is complete, the individual will be able to use effective techniques for recognising and addressing overwhelming emotions. Follow-up sessions may be suggested after zones of regulation intervention. Outcomes from the intervention can either be provided via a feedback session, or, if need be, a written report. We will support you through the whole intervention process; that is why we offer follow up support support to you post-intervention.

Do we provide a report alongside a zones of regulation intervention?

A report is something we always recommend following an intervention. A report includes what took place, our impact, and future recommendations. We offer a comprehensive report after a zones of regulation intervention highlighting effective coping strategies. You can Read more about our reports here.