A Nervous System Approach to Anxiety, Focus, OCD & Big Emotions

Anxiety, focus struggles, OCD, rigidity, and meltdowns can look like completely separate challenges. But for many children, they may share something important beneath the surface: a nervous system struggling to regulate and adapt.

Join Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, Ed.D., BCN-L, LPC, author of The Dysregulated Kid and creator of Regulation First Parenting®, for a practical conversation about what may be happening underneath challenging behaviors—and why traditional approaches like rewards, consequences, or simply telling a child to “try harder” may fall short when their brain and body are stuck in a stress response.

During this webinar, Dr. Roseann will explore how dysregulation can show up in different ways, including anxiety, difficulty focusing, OCD-like rigidity, shutdowns, and intense emotional reactions. She’ll also explain why behavior can be viewed as a signal, how a parent or caregiver’s own regulation can influence a child’s ability to recover, and how to recognize the difference between overstimulated and under-stimulated nervous system responses.

You’ll also walk away with practical strategies you can begin using right away, including the Love Pause®, the 5-step RESET to Regulate® protocol, and the CALMS framework for supporting children in the moment.

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, educator, or professional supporting children, this webinar will offer a new lens for understanding behavior and practical tools for helping children move toward greater regulation, flexibility, and resilience.