Self regulation in practice - CACHE Alumni Conference Event

Stephen talks us through how we can use the idea of the 'five gears' to help us to approach planning, interactions and 'deep work' and how this approach can have a positive impact on those around us, helping us to co-regulate for our own benefit and the benefit of those that we care for.

You'll leave this session with a good understanding of how the five gears could be used in a fast paced and changeable work environment, such as care, health or education. 

After Stephen's tip-packed presentation, we heard from Stacy Mann, CACHE's Subject specialist for Childcare and Education, who talked us through some techniques and considerations for when working in environments we can't always control and for small changes we can make to how we approach tasks and communication to help us to co-regulate more effectively with those around us, whether they be colleagues, or those we care for.

Stacy's session will provide new ways of approaching conflict and communication and actionable tips for implementing these in your practice and in day to day life.

After Stacy's presentation, everyone in attendance was able to take part in a guided relaxation, which you can find on our YouTube channel.

After a networking break, where the interaction continued at many tables, whilst others grabbed a drink, Dave Wilson, Author of 'Day Walks in Northumberland', joined us to share his thinking on why walking can solve anything.

You'll leave Dave's session with an understanding of the scientific and philosophical ideas behind walking for wellness and with tips for building more time outside into your day. 

Then, in a conversation informed by Dr Conkbayir's research in Neuroscience in Early Years Education. Dr Mine Conkbayir spoke frankly about neurodiversity, the new EYFS guidance around neuroscience & self regulation and answered questions from those who attended in a quick fire session.

Mine's conversation with CACHE Alumni will leave you with an understanding of the importance of self and co regulation in practice and how you can adapt your practice to better support those in your care. 

*We've removed the interactive parts of the sessions, due to the personal nature of what was shared by some of those who attended and we've edited all of the event videos shared here, as parts of the presentations of all of our speakers relied on the context of the live event.