Why I don’t say or write the terms ’emotional regulation,’ ‘co-regulation’ or ‘dysregulation.’

Why I don’t say or write the terms ’emotional regulation,’ ‘co-regulation’ or ‘dysregulation.’

I am writing this article from the Marion Method perspective, rather than as an Aware Parenting instructor. As a preface, if you really resonate with the word ‘regulation’ to refer to emotions or feelings, I support and value your experience and choice. Each of us has...
Why I don’t say, ‘boundaries’ and what I do say instead

Why I don’t say, ‘boundaries’ and what I do say instead

(and whilst we’re at it, I also don’t say “It’s not okay” and will also explain why!) As a preface, if you love the word ‘boundaries,’ or the phrase “It’s not okay,” I deeply respect and support you in that. This post isn’t about judgment; it’s about an...