Bee Ready Series - Wellbeing for Students

Part 2: The Prescription for Regulation. Emotions, Energy and Everyday Coping

Supporting wellbeing is not about keeping students calm all the time. It is about helping them recognise what is happening within their bodies and emotions, communicate their needs and gradually develop strategies that genuinely work for them.

This session explores emotional literacy, sensory and movement needs, regulation, rest, overwhelm and individual coping preferences. It will also challenge the idea that one regulation strategy should work for every student.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Recognise possible signs of emotional, sensory and cognitive overload in students.
2. Support students to notice and communicate emotions, body signals and regulation needs.
3. Develop a flexible range of regulation strategies rather than relying on one-size-fits-all approaches.
4. Distinguish between genuine regulation, compliance, avoidance and temporary suppression of distress.

Facilitator: Magdalena Landziak

Magdalena is an advocate for special and inclusive education and an experienced SNA, with over 10 years of experience supporting children with additional needs in primary school settings. She works as a tutor delivering QQI Level 6 SNA courses and provides CPD training for various Education Centres across Ireland. Recognising the need for ongoing, tailored support for SNAs, Magdalena founded SNA Academy to deliver practical, research-informed training and resources. She is also the Editor of AMYGDALA - the First National Magazine for SNAs, sharing insights, strategies, and inspiration to enhance inclusive practice in schools. Recently, she launched her own podcast, From the Bottom of My Heart, creating a space for meaningful conversations, inspiring stories and diverse perspectives on education, inclusion, wellbeing and life experiences. Magdalena holds a Master’s degree in Inclusive Education and SEN, as well as a Postgraduate Certificate (level 9) in 21st Century Teaching and Learning from Trinity College Dublin. She is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and equally dedicated to sharing her knowledge, experience and practical strategies with SNAs and educators to promote meaningful inclusion and strengthen everyday practice. Through her social media platform, @sna_zone, she shares practical strategies, educational resources, professional insights and inspiration to support SNAs and educators in their everyday practice.