From Flooding to Co-Regulation for Parents: How Couples Calm Each Other’s Nervous Systems
About this episode
This episode discusses co-regulation techniques for parents to support each other in managing stress and emotional well-being.
How can you and your spouse move beyond solo self regulation to build a parenting partnership where you offer each other lifelines- even when family stress feels overwhelming? You can both choose verbal reassurance , soft eyes and emotional safety, instead of choosing defensiveness or withdrawal. In this episode, I will walk you through how to help your partner return to a green zone by using co-regulation techniques . We cover identifying signs of distress, using a calm tone to soothe the nervous system, the importance of soft eyes and facial expressions, and choosing supportive body posture . We also discuss how physical touch can act as a grounding mechanism and why taking breaks allows for better recovery time and nervous system recovery . Parenting is hard. You both deserve help from one another, so you can be there for your children. So, if you are looking for a more peaceful household using coregulation for parents to navigate emotional contagion , this episode is not to be missed. Connect with Evie Website Take the first step for a healthier couple relationship by booking a free initial consultation at https://bondsafterbaby.com/offers Instagram: @bondsafterbaby LinkedIn…
People in this episode
Host: Evie Mpras
Topics covered
- co-regulation
- parenting partnership
- emotional safety
- nervous system
- stress management
- communication
Keywords
- co-regulation
- parenting
- emotional safety
- nervous system
- stress
- communication
- support
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Bonds after Baby, julianabarbati.com
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