Overpowering Emotions: Tools for Child & Teen Anxiety and Resilience

Dr. Caroline Buzanko
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Child anxiety. Meltdowns. School refusal. Big emotions that take over before kids can think. Overpowering Emotions makes sense of what's really happening beneath the behaviour — for parents, educators, and professionals supporting anxious, intense, emotionally overwhelmed children and teens.Award-winning psychologist Dr. Caroline Buzanko translates the neuroscience of emotion regulation into practical, courage-building strategies, because big feelings aren't bad feelings — they're information. Learn to regulate first, respond in the moment, and build the capacity kids need to face hard things.

  1. 1d ago

    254. Why Does Back to School Anxiety Keep Getting Worse Instead of Better?

    Is your child already worrying about school before the first bell rings? Maybe they're asking the same questions over and over, refusing to leave your side, or imagining everything that could go wrong. It can be tempting to make things easier by removing every source of stress, but those well-meaning accommodations often make anxiety even stronger. In this episode of Overpowering Emotions, Dr. Caroline shares practical ways to help children build confidence before the school year begins. Using the DNAV model, you'll learn how to help kids notice anxious thoughts without getting trapped by them, respond to physical sensations with curiosity instead of fear, and take small, courageous steps that teach the brain, "I can handle this." You'll also discover playful activities that prepare children for school transitions, simple strategies for separation anxiety, and ways to encourage bravery without rewarding avoidance. If you're supporting a child who struggles with back-to-school anxiety, school refusal, or separation anxiety, this episode offers practical tools that build lasting confidence instead of short-term relief. Homework Ideas This episode is packed with practical homework that adults can begin before school starts. ✔ Create a Values Conversation Help children identify: What kind of friend do you want to be?What kind of student do you want to be?What matters most to you this school year?Purpose: Keep brave actions connected to values rather than fear. ✔ Practise "RAIN Check" When anxiety appears, practise: RecogniseAllowInvestigateNote & NurtureRather than trying to eliminate anxiety, help children observe it with curiosity. ✔ School Scavenger Hunt Visit school and complete challenges such as: Touch the front door.Sit at the desk.Lean against the locker.Drink from the water fountain.Notice: temperaturesoundstexturesbody sensationsGather evidence instead of avoiding. ✔ Build Separation Slowly Use timers. Start with only a few seconds if needed. Return exactly when promised. Gradually increase time as confidence grows. ✔ Reward Courage Celebrate: staying in classtrying a coping strategyremaining in bedroom longercompleting one brave stepReward effort, not perfect behaviour . ✔ Create a Brave Contract Write down: brave goalsboundariesexpected worriesadult responsibilitiesrewardsReview together before school starts. Enjoying the show? Help out by rating this podcast on Apple to help others get access to this information too! apple.co/3ysFijh Follow Dr. Caroline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.carolinebuzanko IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carolinebuzanko/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-caroline-buzanko Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrCarolineBuzanko/ Website: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/ Resources: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/resources/articles-child-resilience-well-being-psychology/ Business inquiries: https://korupsychology.ca/contact-us/ Want to learn more about helping kids strengthen their emotion regulation skills and problem-solving brains while boosting their confidence, independence, and resilience? Check out my many training opportunities! https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/upcoming-events/

  2. Aug 11

    253. Is your child afraid of school or stuck in the anxiety cycle?

    Every new school year brings change, uncertainty, and fresh challenges. For many children, those changes trigger anxiety long before the first bell rings. When worry shows up, most adults naturally try to make it disappear. They offer reassurance, lower expectations, or remove the source of distress. Those responses feel loving in the moment, yet they can quietly strengthen anxiety over time. In this episode of Overpowering Emotions, Dr. Caroline explains why the anxious brain reacts so strongly to the return to school and why accommodation often keeps anxiety alive. You'll learn what happens inside the brain when uncertainty feels dangerous, why reassurance rarely builds confidence, and how small changes in adult responses can help children develop lasting coping skills. Dr. Caroline introduces the VRI approach, and explains how to support children through emotional storms while maintaining calm, consistent boundaries. She also discusses extinction bursts, school avoidance, and practical ways to reduce accommodations without damaging connection or trust. If you're preparing for the new school year and want to help children build confidence rather than dependence, this episode offers practical strategies you can start using today. In this episode you'll learn: • Why back to school is one of the biggest anxiety triggers for children • How the amygdala and prefrontal cortex influence anxious behaviour • Why reassurance and accommodation can unintentionally reinforce anxiety • What extinction bursts are and why they happen • How to use the VRI communication strategy during emotional moments • Simple ways to encourage independence while supporting emotional regulation Homework Ideas Dr. Caroline leaves listeners with practical actions they can begin immediately. 1. Track Your Accommodations Spend one week noticing every time you change your behaviour to reduce a child's anxiety or discomfort. Examples include: answering repeated reassurance questionscompleting tasks they could do independentlychanging family routines to avoid distressallowing avoidance of feared situationsstepping in too quickly to solve problems 2. Practise the VRI Strategy Use VRI during anxious moments. Validate "I know this feels really hard." Remind Calmly restate the expectation and express confidence. "I know you can handle this." Ignore Do not engage in anxiety-driven bargaining, arguing, or repeated reassurance after you've communicated your message. 3. Replace Reassurance Notice how often you say, "You'll be fine." Instead, practise saying, "I know this feels scary AND I know you can handle it." 4. Look for Independence Opportunities Ask yourself, "What am I doing today that my child is capable of doing themselves?" Build independence one small task at a time. 5. Hold One Boundary Consistently Choose one accommodation to reduce and stay consistent. Expect anxiety to protest before it improves Enjoying the show? Help out by rating this podcast on Apple to help others get access to this information too! apple.co/3ysFijh Follow Dr. Caroline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.carolinebuzanko IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carolinebuzanko/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-caroline-buzanko Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrCarolineBuzanko/ Website: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/ Resources: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/resources/articles-child-resilience-well-being-psychology/ Business inquiries: https://korupsychology.ca/contact-us/ Want to learn more about helping kids strengthen their emotion regulation skills and problem-solving brains while boosting their confidence, independence, and resilience? Check out my many training opportunities! https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/upcoming-events/

  3. Aug 4

    252. Why Doesn't Punishment Work When Kids Are Overwhelmed?

    When your child is melting down, refusing to listen, yelling, or acting aggressively, your first instinct may be to stop the behaviour as quickly as possible. But what happens if the behaviour is actually a sign that your child feels unsafe, overwhelmed, or disconnected? In this episode, Dr. Caroline Buzanko sits down with internationally recognized child behaviour expert Bryan Post to explore why behaviour is often driven by stress rather than defiance. Together, they discuss how your own nervous system shapes your child's ability to regulate emotions, why remaining calm affects what happens in the brain, and how relationships foster lasting emotional growth. You'll learn practical ways to respond during emotional meltdowns, understand why co-regulation matters, recognize when your own stress is influencing the situation, and discover why connection creates far more lasting change than control. If you've ever wondered why traditional discipline seems to make behaviour worse, this conversation offers a compassionate and science-informed approach that can change the way you respond to big emotions. Homework Ideas Create a pause Practice imagining roots growing from your feet into the earth and/or count to five before responding when your child becomes upset. Your goal is to calm yourself so you can provide the co-regulation space your child needs to calm themselves. Reframe behaviours Replace: "What behaviour do I need to stop?" with "What stress might my child be experiencing?" Notice how this changes your response. Improving interactions Reflect on one recent difficult interaction. Ask yourself: What was I feeling? What was I afraid of? Did my reaction remind me of experiences from my own childhood? What could I try differently next time? Make a plan.   Staying present During one emotional moment this week, say only: "I'm here." "We're going to get through this." Then simply stay present. Notice what changes. Connection Choose one family activity this week that happens completely without phones or screens. Focus only on connection. About Bryan Post Bryan Post is a renowned child behavior expert, adoptive parent, and creator of the Fear to Love™ Method, a relationship-based approach that has transformed the lives of families around the world. With more than 25 years of experience in trauma-responsive care, he helps parents understand that behavior is a signal of stress, not a problem to control. He is the author of the bestselling book From Fear to Love, which has sold over a million copies. Bryan also founded Courage-IQ, a community dedicated to helping successful men strengthen emotional connection in their relationships and families. / Bryan Post is passionate about helping parents, caregivers, and professionals shift from managing behavior to understanding the stress and fear beneath it. Through the Fear to Love™ Method, he provides practical, trauma-responsive tools that foster connection, emotional regulation, and lasting healing. He is also the founder of Courage-IQ, a community that helps successful men build deeper emotional connection at home and in their relationships.  Website: https://feartolove.com/           http://courage-iq.com/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanpost1/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryanpostofficial/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/feartolove2025   Resources: From Fear to Love (book) https://feartolove.com/form-page794260  Enjoying the show? Help out by rating this podcast on Apple to help others get access to this information too! apple.co/3ysFijh Follow Dr. Caroline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.carolinebuzanko IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carolinebuzanko/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-caroline-buzanko Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrCarolineBuzanko/ Website: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/ Resources: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/resources/articles-child-resilience-well-being-psychology/ Business inquiries: https://korupsychology.ca/contact-us/ Want to learn more about helping kids strengthen their emotion regulation skills and problem-solving brains while boosting their confidence, independence, and resilience? Check out my many training opportunities! https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/upcoming-events/

  4. Jul 28

    251. Why Isn't Emotional Regulation Just About Feelings?

    In this episode of Overpowering Emotions, Dr. Caroline Buzanko wraps up the self-care for resilience mini series by exploring how nutrition, hydration, self-compassion, unstructured play, frustration tolerance, and everyday habits influence emotional regulation. She explains why the brain needs consistent fuel to manage emotions, why skipping meals can look like anxiety or behaviour problems, and how small daily habits shape resilience over time. Dr. Caroline also discusses how self compassion strengthens resilience, and why celebrating mistakes can reduce anxiety while building confidence. This episode also explores why boredom, outdoor play, and allowing children to struggle safely help develop emotional strength and independence. Rather than trying to change everything at once, Dr. Caroline shares practical ways to build one habit at a time so lasting change feels realistic. If you want to help children regulate emotions more effectively, this episode offers simple, research informed strategies that begin with everyday habits many families overlook. In this episode you'll learn: • Why nutrition directly affects emotional regulation and behaviour • How hydration influences attention, learning, and mood • Why self-compassion reduces anxiety and supports resilience • How free play and frustration build emotional strength • Simple ways to create healthy habits that actually last Homework Activities 1. Create a Better Breakfast Routine Choose one breakfast that includes: Protein Healthy fat Complex carbohydrates Examples: Greek yogurt, berries, walnuts Eggs on whole grain toast with avocado Oatmeal with seeds and nut butter Peanut butter on banana with milk Goal:  Reduce energy crashes that affect mood and emotional regulation. 2. Track Food, Water and Mood For one week, ask children to notice: How hungry am I? How much water have I had? How is my mood? Can I concentrate? Look for patterns instead of judging behaviour. 3. Practise the Self Compassion Reset Teach children three steps: This is hard right now. Everyone makes mistakes. What's my next step? Practise during calm moments before they are needed. 4. Celebrate Mistakes At dinner or before bed ask: "What was your mistake today?" "What did you learn?" Normalising mistakes reduces perfectionism and fear of failure. 5. Use the Word "Yet" Replace: "I can't do this." with "I can't do this...yet." This simple shift encourages a growth mindset and reduces self criticism. 6. Choose One Habit Instead of changing everything: Pick ONE habit. Decide when you'll do it. Decide where. Decide exactly what you'll do. Track your streak. Small wins build lasting habits. Enjoying the show? Help out by rating this podcast on Apple to help others get access to this information too! apple.co/3ysFijh Follow Dr. Caroline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.carolinebuzanko IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carolinebuzanko/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-caroline-buzanko Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrCarolineBuzanko/ Website: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/ Resources: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/resources/articles-child-resilience-well-being-psychology/ Business inquiries: https://korupsychology.ca/contact-us/ Want to learn more about helping kids strengthen their emotion regulation skills and problem-solving brains while boosting their confidence, independence, and resilience? Check out my many training opportunities! https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/upcoming-events/

  5. Jul 21

    250. When every emotion feels bigger than the situation, mindfulness can change what happens next

    When your child reacts before they think, it's easy to wonder if anything will ever change. Every meltdown, anxious spiral, or emotional outburst can leave you feeling like there's no pause between what happens and how they respond. In this episode of Overpowering Emotions, Dr. Caroline Buzanko explains why mindfulness is about building the brain's pause button so children can notice what's happening inside their bodies before emotions take over (rather than trying to force themselves to be calm). You'll learn how mindfulness strengthens emotional regulation, improves body awareness, reduces reactivity, and helps children respond with greater flexibility instead of automatic reactions. Dr. Caroline also shares practical mindfulness activities that fit naturally into everyday routines at home and school, making these skills easier to practise consistently. This episode also explores why using mindfulness proactively matters. From an Anxiety Compass perspective, this is a regulation-first approach that builds capacity-before-skill, helping children strengthen emotional regulation before they need it during life's biggest challenges. If you've been searching for realistic ways to help children build resilience without adding another complicated routine, this episode offers practical ideas you can start using today. Homework Activities One of the strengths of this episode is that every strategy is practical and easy to implement. This Week's Homework 1. Practise One Mindful Meal Choose one meal this week where everyone pays attention to: the smell the texture the temperature the flavour how hunger and fullness feel Start with just the first three bites. 2. Create a 30-Second Morning Routine Before getting out of bed, encourage your child to notice: where their body touches the mattress the warmth of the blankets their breathing any sensations they notice The goal is awareness, not relaxation. 3. Model Your Own Mindfulness Narrate your thinking out loud. Examples: "I'm noticing my shoulders feel tight." "I'm feeling a little overwhelmed." "I'm going to take a short walk before I answer that email." Children learn emotional regulation by watching adults regulate themselves. 4. Practise a Five Senses Check-In During a calm moment: 5 things you can see 4 things you can touch 3 things you can hear 2 things you can smell 1 thing you can taste Important: Use this proactively, not during emotional overwhelm. 5. Build Emotional Vocabulary Replace: "I'm mad." with I'm disappointed. I'm embarrassed. I'm frustrated. I'm left out. I'm worried. I'm overwhelmed. The more precisely children identify emotions, the easier they become to regulate. 6. Mindful Listening Use: a bell singing bowl chime timer Ask children to raise their hand when they can no longer hear the sound. This strengthens sustained attention and present-moment awareness. 7. Body Scan Routine Spend one minute noticing: head shoulders arms hands stomach legs feet No need to change anything. Simply notice. Enjoying the show? Help out by rating this podcast on Apple to help others get access to this information too! apple.co/3ysFijh Follow Dr. Caroline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.carolinebuzanko IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carolinebuzanko/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-caroline-buzanko Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrCarolineBuzanko/ Website: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/ Resources: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/resources/articles-child-resilience-well-being-psychology/ Business inquiries: https://korupsychology.ca/contact-us/ Want to learn more about helping kids strengthen their emotion regulation skills and problem-solving brains while boosting their confidence, independence, and resilience? Check out my many training opportunities! https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/upcoming-events/

  6. Jul 14

    249. Could Better Sleep and More Movement Be the Missing Piece in Your Child's Emotional Regulation?

    When your child seems constantly overwhelmed, distracted, anxious, or emotionally reactive, it's easy to assume you need another behaviour strategy. Sometimes the first place to look is much simpler. In this episode of Overpowering Emotions, Dr. Caroline Buzanko explains why movement and sleep are two of the strongest predictors of emotional regulation, attention, resilience, and learning. She shares what happens inside the brain when children move their bodies, why exercise supports executive functioning, and how quality sleep helps the brain process emotions, strengthen memory, and prepare for the next day. You'll also learn why taking away recess often makes behaviour worse, how phones interfere with healthy sleep, why teenagers naturally struggle with early school mornings, and practical ways to build movement and healthy sleep routines that children will actually maintain. Be sure to tune in because this episode offers realistic strategies grounded in neuroscience that can improve emotional well-being one small habit at a time. Within the Anxiety Compass Framework, many emotional struggles are better understood as capacity limitations rather than skill deficits. When children are chronically sleep-deprived or inactive, expecting strong emotional regulation becomes unrealistic. Supporting the brain through regulation-first habits creates the conditions where learning, coping, and resilience become much more accessible. Homework Activities 1. Create One Daily Movement Habit Choose one activity that feels easy enough to repeat every day. Ideas include: 15 minute family walk Dance to three songs after dinner Walk the dog together Bike ride Playground visit Stretch before homework 2. Protect One Hour Before Bed Create a predictable bedtime routine that includes: Screens off Reading Quiet music Light stretching Relaxation activity 3. Remove Phones From Bedrooms Create a family charging station outside bedrooms. Explain that the goal is protecting the brain, not punishment. 4. Add a Movement Break Before Homework Try 10 to 15 minutes of activity before studying. Notice whether focus improves. 5. Keep a Consistent Wake-Up Time Aim to stay within one hour of the same wake-up time every day, including weekends. Self-Care Series Episode on Social Connection https://youtu.be/zprb4gs0M0k Enjoying the show? Help out by rating this podcast on Apple to help others get access to this information too! apple.co/3ysFijh Follow Dr. Caroline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.carolinebuzanko IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carolinebuzanko/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-caroline-buzanko Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrCarolineBuzanko/ Website: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/ Resources: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/resources/articles-child-resilience-well-being-psychology/ Business inquiries: https://korupsychology.ca/contact-us/ Want to learn more about helping kids strengthen their emotion regulation skills and problem-solving brains while boosting their confidence, independence, and resilience? Check out my many training opportunities! https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/upcoming-events/

  7. Jul 7

    248. Why Your Child Falls Apart Over Small Things | The Missing Piece of Emotional Regulation

    Many emotional explosions children engage in begin long before the tears, frustration, or anger even appear. When children are tired, disconnected, lonely, overwhelmed, or carrying too much emotional weight, even a small challenge can push them beyond what their brain can manage. That's why emotional regulation doesn't start during a meltdown. It starts with the everyday habits that support the brain before stress shows up. In this episode of Overpowering Emotions, Dr. Caroline Buzanko begins a new series on self-care by exploring one of the most overlooked protective factors for emotional resilience: social connection. You'll learn why healthy relationships calm the nervous system, why loneliness affects the brain like physical pain, and why connection helps children recover from stress more quickly. Dr. Caroline explains why regulation first creates the conditions for learning, problem solving, and emotional growth. Through the lens of the Anxiety Compass Framework, many behaviours that appear to be a skill deficit are actually signs of a capacity limitation. When children's emotional resources are already depleted, expecting them to stay calm becomes much harder. You'll also discover simple ways to strengthen connection through daily routines, repair relationship ruptures, create a support network, and model healthy self-care that children naturally learn from. If you've ever wondered why your child seems to go from calm to overwhelmed so quickly, this episode will help you understand what may be happening beneath the surface and give you practical strategies you can start using today. Homework Activities 1.This Week's Challenge: Build Connection Before Stress Shows Up Spend ten uninterrupted minutes with your child. No phones No agenda No correcting No teaching Simply be present and follow their lead. The goal is helping your child experience predictable, reliable connection. 2. Build a "Support Tree" Help your child create a visual map of trusted people. Include: Family Friends Coaches Teachers Counsellor Neighbours Family doctor Anyone they feel safe with Beside each person's name, write: "I can go to this person when…" This helps children remember they are not alone during difficult moments. 3. Relationship Energy Check Draw three circles. 🟢 Green  People who leave me feeling happier and calmer. 🟡 Yellow  People who sometimes help and sometimes drain me. 🔴 Red  People who consistently leave me feeling exhausted. Discuss: What makes someone feel safe? Which relationships help fill your emotional bucket? 4. Repair One Relationship This week intentionally repair one difficult interaction. Model something like: "I'm sorry. I didn't handle that well. Can we try again?" Children learn emotional regulation by watching adults repair relationships. 5. Run a Connection Experiment Invite your child to: text a friend go for a walk FaceTime someone spend time with a grandparent Before: "How connected do you feel from 1–10?" After: "How do you feel now?" Help them collect evidence that connection changes how they feel. Enjoying the show? Help out by rating this podcast on Apple to help others get access to this information too! apple.co/3ysFijh Follow Dr. Caroline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.carolinebuzanko IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carolinebuzanko/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-caroline-buzanko Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrCarolineBuzanko/ Website: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/ Resources: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/resources/articles-child-resilience-well-being-psychology/ Business inquiries: https://korupsychology.ca/contact-us/ Want to learn more about helping kids strengthen their emotion regulation skills and problem-solving brains while boosting their confidence, independence, and resilience? Check out my many training opportunities! https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/upcoming-events/

  8. Jun 30

    247. Why do breathing and mindfulness work if polyvagal theory has problems?

    Is Polyvagal Theory still the best way to understand anxiety, stress, and emotion regulation? In this episode of Overpowering Emotions, Dr. Caroline explores what current science says about the nervous system and why many researchers are moving toward newer models like the Neurovisceral Integration Model (NIM). You'll learn how the brain, body, gut, immune system, and emotions work together, why heart rate variability matters, and what actually helps people regulate big emotions. Dr. Caroline breaks down complex neuroscience into practical, everyday language and explains why tools like breathing, mindfulness, movement, and co-regulation still matter, even when the explanations behind them change. This conversation also connects closely with the Anxiety Compass Framework, particularly the ideas of regulation-first, capacity-before-skill, and understanding when emotional struggles stem from a capacity limitation rather than a skill deficit. If you've ever wondered whether the science behind nervous system regulation is changing, this episode offers an evidence-based update and practical takeaways you can use right away. Listen now to discover what the latest research says about helping children and teens manage anxiety, stress, and big emotions. Homework Ideas Homework Activity 1: Notice the Regulation Dial Ask yourself: Am I running too high right now (wired, tense, hyper-alert)? Am I running too low (withdrawn, exhausted, disconnected)? What would help me adjust the dial slightly? Resource Needed: Journal or reflection sheet. Homework Activity 2: Practice Longer Exhalations Try: Inhale for 4 counts Exhale for 6-8 counts Focus on slowing the exhale rather than forcing deep breaths. Homework Activity 3: Build Capacity Before Demanding Skills When a child is overwhelmed, ask: Do they have the capacity to use a coping skill right now? Do they need regulation, connection, rest, food, movement, or support first? This aligns closely with the Anxiety Compass concepts of regulation-first and capacity-before-skill. Homework Activity 4: Support the Whole System Track: Sleep Movement Nutrition Social connection Stress levels Notice which areas affect emotional regulation most strongly. Homework Activity 5: Update the Story Choose one nervous system strategy you already use and ask: "What does current evidence suggest is happening here?" The goal is curiosity and learning rather than abandoning helpful practices. Enjoying the show? Help out by rating this podcast on Apple to help others get access to this information too! apple.co/3ysFijh Follow Dr. Caroline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.carolinebuzanko IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carolinebuzanko/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-caroline-buzanko Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrCarolineBuzanko/ Website: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/ Resources: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/resources/articles-child-resilience-well-being-psychology/ Business inquiries: https://korupsychology.ca/contact-us/ Want to learn more about helping kids strengthen their emotion regulation skills and problem-solving brains while boosting their confidence, independence, and resilience? Check out my many training opportunities! https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/upcoming-events/

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Child anxiety. Meltdowns. School refusal. Big emotions that take over before kids can think. Overpowering Emotions makes sense of what's really happening beneath the behaviour — for parents, educators, and professionals supporting anxious, intense, emotionally overwhelmed children and teens.Award-winning psychologist Dr. Caroline Buzanko translates the neuroscience of emotion regulation into practical, courage-building strategies, because big feelings aren't bad feelings — they're information. Learn to regulate first, respond in the moment, and build the capacity kids need to face hard things.

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