231. Heart-Focused Attention for Kids | Emotional Regulation Without Power Struggles
About this episode
Dr. Caroline discusses emotional regulation techniques for children with guest Luminara, focusing on heart-focused attention and practical tools for managing anger.
What do you do when a child’s anger shows up fast—and keeps showing up? In this episode of Overpowering Emotions , Dr. Caroline sits down with Luminara (Esther Clyne) , an intuitive energy healer with 20+ years of experience supporting kids, teens, and adults through overwhelm, trauma, and nervous system dysregulation. Luminara shares why teens who struggled early often hit a wall later, and how “secure support” changes everything. You’ll hear practical, school-friendly tools she teaches students (and encourages them to teach their parents), including HeartMath-inspired heart-focused attention , guided imagery for anger that builds self-compassion , and a simple grounding practice she calls “look, listen, feel” to bring attention back into the body. Educators, parents, and mental health professionals will walk away with language you can use in the classroom, at home, or in session—especially when breathing exercises don’t land well for a child. This conversation is warm, real, and full of techniques you can try today. About Luminara (Esther Clyne) Luminara, also known as Esther Clyne, is an intuitive energy healer, author, and musician with over 20 years of experience supporting…
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