Helping children understand and manage their emotions is an essential part of
healthy development. While occasional emotional outbursts are a normal part
of growing up, some children experience intense emotions that feel
overwhelming and difficult to control. This is where early therapeutic support
can make a meaningful difference.

At Belief Shaping Therapies, we work closely with children and families to
support emotional regulation in a gentle, structured, and child-centred way.

What Is Emotional Regulation?

Emotional regulation refers to a child’s ability to:

• Understand their feelings
• Express emotions appropriately
• Calm themselves after distress
• Adapt to changes and challenges

For some children, especially those with developmental delays, sensory
processing difficulties, autism, ADHD, or anxiety, emotional regulation does
not come easily and requires guided support.

Why Some Children Struggle with Emotional
Regulation

Children may struggle to regulate emotions due to:

• Sensory sensitivities (sound, touch, movement)
• Communication challenges
• Difficulty understanding social cues
• Changes in routine or environment

When emotions feel overwhelming, children may respond through meltdowns,
withdrawal, or behavioural challenges. These responses are often a sign of
unmet needs rather than intentional behaviour.

How Therapy Helps Build Emotional Regulation Skills

Therapy focuses on helping children feel safe, understood, and supported
while learning regulation skills over time.

At Belief Shaping Therapies, Dubai, therapy may include:

• Occupational Therapy to support sensory regulation and body awareness
• Speech Therapy to help children express emotions and needs
• Structured routines and visual supports to create predictability

Through play-based and evidence-informed approaches, children learn how
to recognise emotions, respond calmly, and develop self-regulation skills.

The Importance of Early Support

Early intervention helps children:

• Reduce emotional distress
• Improve social interaction
• Build confidence and independence
• Develop coping strategies that last into adolescence

Supporting emotional regulation early can positively impact learning, relationships, and overall well-being.

Supporting Families in Dubai

At Belief Shaping Therapies, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, we believe every
child deserves understanding, patience, and the right support. Our therapy
programs are personalised to meet each child’s emotional, sensory, and
developmental needs while actively involving parents in the process.
If you notice ongoing emotional challenges or difficulties with regulation, a
professional assessment can offer clarity and guidance.

Contact Belief Shaping Therapies, Dubai, to learn how therapy can
support your child’s emotional development.