63. Regulating Ourselves through Transitions using a Sensory Emotional Lens

About this episode

This episode explores how sensory and emotional profiles affect transitions for both kids and adults, offering strategies for better regulation during daily routines.

Transitions aren’t just tricky for kids — they challenge us as adults too! In this week’s episode, we explore how our own sensory and emotional profiles influence how we handle morning routines, unexpected changes, and the many moving parts of daily life. When we, as caregivers, teachers, or therapists, start our day dysregulated, our stress can ripple outward — leading to co-escalation instead of co-regulation. We’ll offer practical strategies for tuning into your own sensory needs so that you can model calm, confidence, and connection during transitions with your kids. In this episode, you’ll discover sensory-based insights and gentle morning strategies tailored for five different adult sensory-emotional play (SEP) profiles : Anxious yet Deeply Feeling Why predictability is your best friend How to use nighttime planning to reduce morning anxiety The power of sensory comfort (like pre-setting the room temperature or using a sleep pod) Playful “low and slow” movement ideas to start the day grounded Unaware yet Deep Thinker Why movement and sensory input are essential for waking up How a morning shower or quick walk can boost regulation Simple ways to weave “heavy work” and…

People in this episode

Host: AnnMarie Murphy

Topics covered

• transitions
• sensory profiles
• emotional regulation
• morning routines
• caregiver strategies
• co-regulation

Keywords

• transitions
• sensory needs
• emotional profiles
• morning anxiety
• co-regulation
• calm
• confidence
• connection

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