Zones of Regulation

LIFE IS 10% WHAT HAPPENS TO US AND 90% HOW WE REACT TO IT.

​  -CHARLES SWINDOLL

"Regulation is something everyone continually works on whether we are cognizant of it.  We all encounter trying circumstances that test our limits from time to time.  If we can recognize when we are becoming less regulated, we are able to do something about it to manage our feelings and get ourselves to a healthy place.  This comes more naturally for some, but for others it is a skill that needs more attention and practice. This is the goal of The Zones of Regulation (or Zones for short)." - Leah Kuypers, Creator of The Zones of Regulation

THE FOUR ZONES:  OUR FEELINGS & STATES DETERMINE OUR ZONE

The Red Zone is used to describe extremely heightened states of alertness and intense emotions.  A person may be elated or experiencing anger, rage, devastation, or terror when in the Red Zone.

The Yellow Zone is also used to describe a heightened state of alertness and elevated emotions, however one has more control when they are in the Yellow Zone.  A person may be experiencing stress, frustration, anxiety, excitement, silliness, the wiggles, or nervousness when in the Yellow Zone. 

The Green Zone is used to describe a calm state of alertness. A person may be described as happy, focused, content, or ready to learn when in the Green Zone.  This is the zone where optimal learning occurs. 

The Blue Zone is used to describe low states of alertness and down feelings such as when one feels sad, tired, sick, or bored. 

Information above from: https://www.zonesofregulation.com/learn-more-about-the-zones.html

We use our Zones to support the regulation of emotions and behaviours. To succeed in overcoming tricky emotions, we must first identify why we feel that way; only then can we begin to take the steps needed to return to a more purposeful Zone.