Welcome back to The Power of Presence, the podcast dedicated to helping parents, caregivers, and support workers build strong, secure relationships through emotional presence and connection.

In this episode, host Jyee Byrne from Wolfpack Support Services explores emotional soothing—the process of helping someone regulate their emotions so they feel safe and in control. Many children, teens, and even adults struggle with self-regulation. Before people can self-regulate, they must experience co-regulation first.

We’ll cover:

The difference between co-regulation and self-regulation.

How emotional overwhelm affects the brain (fight, flight, or freeze mode).

Practical strategies to soothe big emotions.

Common mistakes to avoid when helping someone regulate.

Key Takeaways:

💡 Recognize the signs of emotional overwhelm—outbursts, withdrawal, or tense body language.

💡 Stay regulated yourself—your calmness influences those in distress.

💡 Validate before solving—acknowledge emotions before offering solutions.

💡 Use the three-step soothing method—Recognize, Regulate, Reconnect.

🌟 Your Challenge This Week:

When someone in your life is upset, pause before reacting. Instead of trying to fix the problem immediately, focus on helping them regulate first. Try deep breathing, mirroring calmness, or simply validating their emotions. See how it shifts the energy of the situation.

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