I really appreciated how detailed it was, including insights into brain development and how it differs across age groups. I especially liked receiving practical tools—questionnaires that will now make it even easier for me to better understand the child and their needs. Thank you, Katie, for the opportunity to learn from you and for sharing your knowledge in such a clear, detailed, and compassionate way. It was fantastic, and I’m eagerly looking forward to your future webinars! - Urška, OTP
The child can't focus in the classroom, and it's creating distractions for everyone.
The child lives in a place of stress and goes from 0 to 100 in what feels like seconds.
They act like they don't even know you're in the room.
You feel like they are stimming so much that it makes engaging hard.
I talk to many people daily who are struggling to:
Find the just-right way to approach regulation
Find the most effective tools to support their needs.
Figure out WHY the child is dysregulated
Understand why the child can identify the right tools, but can't ever implement them
Keep the child regulated once they get there
(That I want to scream from the roof tops!)
Self-regulation isn’t just about managing behaviors.
It's not just about giving them a chewy or telling them to take a deep breath.
It's definitely not about teaching them an emotional regulation program and expecting them to immediately regulate.
Successfully addressing self-regulation goes much, much deeper than that.
It’s about understanding the brain, body, and environment to create lasting, meaningful change.
Regulation Reframe is a self-paced webinar designed to shift the way we approach self-regulation, moving from surface-level interventions to neuroscience-backed, developmentally appropriate strategies.
For too long, self-regulation has been framed through the lens of behavior management, rewarding "good" behaviors and ignoring "challenging" ones.
But behavior is just the tip of the iceberg. Beneath every reaction is a child’s nervous system responding to their environment, internal sensations, and their emotional state.
By shifting our perspective from "How do I stop this behavior?" to "What is this behavior telling me?" we move toward deeper understanding and meaningful support.
I bet you've recognized by now that not all regulation strategies work for every child. Traditional approaches often apply one-size-fits-all techniques, but true support requires meeting each child where they are.
We can tailor strategies based on sensory needs, emotional capacity, and cognitive abilities.
Whether it's sensory input, co-regulation, or environmental adjustments, reframing regulation means providing individualized tools that honor each child’s unique nervous system.
Regulation isn’t just about teaching skills, it’s about creating the conditions where self-regulation can develop naturally.
Children need to feel safe, connected, and understood before they can engage in self-regulation.
Through co-regulation, responsive relationships, and attuned environments, we help children rebuild a foundation of safety and trust. When a child feels seen and supported, their ability to regulate grows, not through control, but through connection.
This was a fantastic course that helped me change my view of self regulation and all the steps that need to occur before a zones of regulation or more cognitive program. Katie gives great tools and visuals that have been very helpful to use with parents. She has also been helpful in answering questions regarding the course and offering suggestions for kiddos I work with! Highly suggest the course. - Karie, OTP
It's a masterclass on all things regulation.
It's a roadmap to help you feel more efficient moving from dysregulation to regulation.
It's a shift that will change the way you approach and support the dysregulated child.
I cant thank you enough for the Regulation Reframe course. I've been practicing for 9 years and I don't think a course or material has ever made so much sense to me. You can tell how much work and research was put into it. Thanks a million on behalf of all the kids that will now benefit from me being a better therapist.
Nicole, OTP
A total of 9 hours of learning. Modules are divided into smaller sections for easy viewing at your own pace (between 20-80 minutes each)
Lifetime Access to all of the material
Closed Captions
Ability to ask questions throughout your self-paced viewing for personalized support
Certificate of Completion for 9 hours
11.25 PDUs for NBCOT
.9 CEUs (check your state requirements)
An OTs Guide to Regulation in the Schools (40+ pages to support teachers and school staff)
An OT's Guide to Regulation for Parents (40+ pages to support parents)
Therapeutic Use of Self Handout
What does my body need check-in (short and long forms)
Sensory and Regulation Screening form (Toddler/Preschooler and School-aged)
Regulation Reframe Guide - Your Road Map
Domain Discovery Questions
Heavy Work for all Seasons
Data Collection Sheet
10 Ways to Support Stimming
Regulation Supports in the Classroom
The topic of regulation can be easily misunderstood. Katie consistently offers very practical, easy-to-understand explanations of very complex topics. Katie provides a foundational knowledge base from which to build understanding upon. Even if it's a review of information, the way she provides it is very user-friendly and applicable to different treatment settings which is appreciated. This is an excellent course with so many take-aways/resources that can be immediately put to use when working with children and their families. - OTP
Pediatric Therapists (OTs, SLPs) who are finding that dysregulation is impeding the child's success in meeting their goals, connecting with others, and feeling safe.
Parents and family members who want to support their children but don’t know where to start
Teachers, Students, and other therapists who want more knowledge and strategies to support their dysregulated students/clients
Module 1: Regulation Foundations
Reacquaint yourself with an easy-to-understand knowledge of how the brain impacts regulation, so easy you'll be able to share it with parents!
Regulation tools aren't the only solution. Explore how attachment, trauma, interoception, and sensory processing impact regulation development.
Module 2: Regulation Types
Become a confident regulation detective as you learn about the three areas of regulation that make up self-regulation: Sensory, Emotional, and Cognitive. Dive into each sensory system's impact on regulation, perfect your success identifying arousal level, and learn how polyvagal theory plays a role.
Module 3: Regulation Realities
Want to know exactly what we should be expecting an when? Want to know what 5 areas impact regulation on the day-to-day? Want to be the best bad ass neurodiversity affirming therapist you can be. Regulation Realities will make it happen.
Module 4: Regulation Assessment
I introduce to you the Regulation Reframe Guide and the Sensory and Regulation Screening Form (both included in the webinar), your new go-to resource to help you answer WHY are they dysregulated and HOW can I help them.
Module 5: Regulation Supports
You've become a master detective, now we learn how to decide which strategies and tools are best for the child based on their arousal level, sensory preferences, environment and Co-regulation needs.
Module 6: Case Studies
We don't just teach you about Regulation, we show you how to through the entire process with 2 case studies in depth from observation and assessment to planning and choosing supports, using the resources included in this webinar.
Module 7: Regulation Reframe
Wrap up and start implementing!
I took this webinar as an OT but also as a mom and aunt to a boy with ADHD and learning disabilities. It has really opened my eyes to ways to support him more!
Loved every piece, and thought there was good depth to each topic
This webinar was so comprehensive and offered concrete examples and practical application. I would highly recommend to other therapists across settings.
I really loved diving deeper into the 'why' behind the different arousal levels. It was a great refresher for me. I also loved all the examples provided. Sometimes as practitioners we get stuck in ruts, so having some new tools to add to my toolkit is amazing!
Great visuals and ability to understand each topic. The videos and case studies were very helpful!!
Thank you so much for reinforcing what I already know and reframing some areas in a different way. Sometimes regulation issue seem to be such a large area to work on and having the framework around what to tackle and the order is very helpful.
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As a new grad OT this course has been amazing in furthering my understanding of sensory and regulation. I will return to watch these videos again and again as needed, and can not wait to use the resources provided. Recommended this to friends I graduated with!
This course will reopen on September 15, 2025
They really are the same thing - both are units towards your license/certification, but they are different units of measurement.
1 contact hour = 1 PDU or .1 CEU
1 contact hour with an assessment = 1.25 PDUs for NBCOT
1 PDU = .1 CEU
These units can be applied to your state license and NBCOT. If you are not an OT please check your professional requirements.
For this course, you will earn 1.25 PDUS for NBCOT (because there is an assessment), or .1 CEU
This course was designed for Occupational Therapists, parents, and other service providers who want to support Regulation across the pediatric population
You have lifetime access, meaning you'll have access for as long as this webinar is offered!
At this time I do not offer refunds.
I'm Katie, a pediatric Occupational Therapist and founder of The Well-Balanced OT, an educational platform for therapists and anyone else who wants to support the children in their lives.
I offer mentorship groups and individual sessions, printable resources, and educational webinars to expand your confidence, knowledge, and therapeutic skills.
You can learn more about my experience and education here.
I live in Massachusetts with my husband, a multitude of houseplants, and a closet full of crafts.