Breakout Session

Regulate to Relate: Emotional Regulation as a Foundation for Connection

Dayna Goff
Breakout Session D
Tue, Jun 16, 2026 | 3:30 - 4:30pm CDT

Session overview

Track:

Provider Mental Health and Well-Being

Audience level: 

Foundational

Intended audience:

All

Session materials: 

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Session Description

Any profession focused on helping others is rewarding, but can be emotionally draining as well, which can affect how well you connect with clients and colleagues. In this session, we will discuss the importance of emotional regulation and how important it is as a foundation for connection with others.

Learning objectives

  1. Develop a basic understanding of how stress affects us and the work we do
  2. Discuss the importance of emotional regulation as a professional working in the helping professions
  3. Develop mindful self-regulation strategies to help take care of yourself “in the moment”
  4. Leave with an understanding of how staying emotionally regulated can help you show up better for your clients and colleagues
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