Introduction to Emotional Regulation - The Basics
Do you ever feel unsure how to support participants struggling with big emotions or “meltdowns”?
Not sure where to start when it comes to emotional regulation and the NDIS?
This workshop gives OTs a practical, evidence-informed introduction to emotional regulation. Explore what it is, why it matters and how to assess, intervene and evaluate progress using clear frameworks and real-world strategies.
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Date:Â Thursday 24th July 2025
Time:Â 6:00pm - 7:30pm AEST
Duration:Â 1.5 hours
What will you learn?
Understanding Emotional Regulation
- What emotional regulation is (and what it is not)
- The impact of dysregulation and the role of co-regulation
- How emotion regulation affects function, participation and engagement
Theoretical Foundations
- Overview of key models like the Zones of Regulation, the Alert Program, Introspection and the Feelings Thermometer
- The role of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) theory
- The biological, psychological and neurological aspects of emotional responses
Assessment, Intervention and Evaluation in OT Practice
- OT-specific assessment strategies, including standardised and non-standardised approaches
- Linking goals and interventions to NDIS Reasonable & Necessary criteria
- Intervention strategies for body awareness, regulation and communication
- Evaluation techniques to measure therapeutic change and NDIS outcomes
Collaborative Practice and Practical Tools
- The importance of the multidisciplinary team (MDT)
- Tips for successful implementation across home, school and community
- Tools for recognising body cues, co-regulation and self-regulation strategies
- Cultural considerations and inclusive practice
Who is this workshop for?
- Occupational therapists working with NDIS participants who experience emotional regulation challenges
- OTs supporting individuals with intellectual disability, ASD, psychosocial disability, ADHD or neurological conditions
- Therapists wanting foundational knowledge on implementing emotional regulation strategies
- Clinicians seeking practical frameworks to embed in their assessment and intervention planning
Why attend?
- Gain confidence in identifying emotional regulation difficulties and tailoring support strategies
- Understand how to align assessment and therapy with NDIS funding criteria
- Learn how to collaborate effectively with families, educators and MDT members
- Walk away with practical, evidence-based resources and intervention models that can be used immediately in practice
About the Presenter
Hannah Spencer is an experienced Occupational Therapist with over 10 years of practice, underpinned by a strong foundation in Psychology.
Her diverse clinical background spans neurology, rehabilitation, orthopaedics, surgery, workplace injury and paediatrics.
Within the NDIS sector, Hannah has held roles ranging from senior management to clinical supervision, bringing both strategic insight and frontline expertise. She has also contributed to university teaching and is deeply passionate about clinical education, reflective practice and supporting therapists to discover and grow into their areas of interest.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
Really great informative workshop, going through the intervention process was particularly helpful in learning the general steps to take e.g. identifying body cues then identifying the emotion
The workshop was great to understand approaches towards emotional regulation. I really liked the example of how to speed up/slow down a client during a session and then use emotional regulation.
