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Helping Children Go From
Chaos to Calm
Step-by-step, trauma-informed courses and resources to build emotional regulation, resilience, and confidence.
Why Emotional Regulation Matters
Big feelings can overwhelm little bodies. Emotional regulation is the foundation of your child’s ability to learn, connect, and thrive. When children struggle to manage emotions, it often shows up as meltdowns, anxiety, sensory overload, or withdrawal.
Our courses are designed to help you understand why these behaviors happen—and give you the tools to teach emotional regulation from the inside out.Â
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What Makes Our Approach Different
- Rooted in Polyvagal Theory and nervous system science
- Trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming framework
- Practical, evidence-based strategies for home, school, or therapy settings
- Easy-to-implement tools that fit into daily routines
- Designed for both parents and professionals
We focus on regulating the body first, then teaching the brain the skills to cope, adapt, and bounce back—because emotional regulation starts in the nervous system, not the mind.
Become a Certified Emotional Regulation SpecialistÂ
Build regulation, resilience, and meaningful social connection by addressing the nervous system first. Learn evidence-based strategies rooted in Polyvagal Theory to support regulation, behavior, and meaningful social connection through our AOTA approved CEU course.
Participants who complete the certification requirements will earn recognition as a Certified Emotional Regulation Specialist (CERS) with the option to become credentialed through the International Association of Therapists (IAOTH).Â
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Vagus Nerve MasterclassÂ
Help your child reduce anxiety and stress through nervous system regulation. Learn simple Vagus Nerve and Polyvagal Theory techniques to promote calm, resilience, and emotional regulation.
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Emotional Reset Webinar
Reset, rewire, and reconnect the nervous system. This 3-part live webinar series blends Limbic system rewiring, brain retraining, and Polyvagal Theory techniques to build emotional regulation and resilience.
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The Nervous System Connection
Discover how your child’s nervous system impacts their emotions, behavior, and success with everyday tasks like potty training and feeding. This course is designed for parents, caregivers, and therapists working with children who have challenges with emotional regulation, sensory processing, anxiety, or behavioral struggles—especially those impacting potty training and feeding success.Â
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Emotional Regulation in the SchoolsÂ
Help students thrive using trauma-informed, nervous system techniques to improve emotional regulation, focus, and attention in the classroom. Apply Polyvagal Theory strategies to build safety, resilience, and focus to facilitate learning success at school and therapy sessions.
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Managing Meltdowns and Strong EmotionsÂ
Learn to address meltdowns at the root using a nervous system approach. This training teaches how to use Polyvagal-based tools to calm emotions, regulate the nervous system, and build emotional resilience in kids.
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Why Yelling Doesn't Work
Stop yelling and start connecting. Break the yelling cycle with nervous system-based strategies. Learn calm, connection-focused techniques rooted in Polyvagal Theory to guide your child’s behavior.
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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Kathleen Yopp, MOT, OTR/L
Kathleen ("Kathy") is a compassionate and innovative pediatric occupational therapist, certified in bio-individual nutrition and the Safe and Sound Protocol, with over two decades of experience helping children and families thrive. As the founder of Helping Hands Therapy Services, Kathy specializes in holistic, evidence-based solutions for challenges related to potty training, sensory processing, feeding, and emotional regulation. Her approach integrates trauma-informed care, Polyvagal Theory, vagus nerve techniques, and sensory processing strategies to empower families and therapists alike. Kathleen takes a holistic approach to therapy, incorporating the whole body and addressing the underlying root cause. She believes in every child’s future and that children are the hands that change the world.Â
Kathleen loves helping children learn about their sensory and emotional needs and empowering families and caregivers by giving them the tools they need to be successful.  Â
Kathleen's goal is to teach others about nervous system dysregulation's impact on self-esteem, relationships, daily activities, and the family unit. By equipping families with the tools and strategies they need, she believes they can be successful in helping their children manage their emotions.Â
Kathleen Yopp, MOT, OTR/L
Speaker, Author, AOTA Approved Provider # 0000001046
Resources and Worksheets
The Overwhelm MonsterÂ
Through relatable storytelling and vivid illustrations, children learn about the fight, flight, and freeze responses and discover simple, effective tools to manage those overwhelming moments and calm their mind and bodies. Available for purchase through AMAZON.Â
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