Last week we talked about what zaps our resources, and this week we build on that conversation talking about how to build resources and think of resourcing as a verb.

In the therapy world, resourcing someone means we're giving people tools to be able to manage the stress and dysregulation that often comes from stres and trauma. Effectively, we want to do the same thing with our kids, giving them tools to know how to handle the stress they experience, even if we don't understand or agree with the stress.

If our kids don't have the resources to cope with certain situations, then it's our job to help them build those.

To help kids build their resources, we can help them recognize when they're overwhelmed or dysregulated. Then, give them some options of things to try to help them feel better. Ask them again how they feel and if the tool they used helped them recover. Once you have something that works, prompt them when they start to get overwhelmed so they can learn to use those tools on their own.

Ways to replenish resources:

• Connection
• Time Alone
• Play
• Sleep
• Physical Touch
• Dancing
• Routine
• Sensory Activities

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