Co-regulation — the calming of our nervous system through connection with a regulated other — is one of the most powerful and underappreciated workplace dynamics interventions.
What Co-Regulation Is and Why It Matters for Workplace Dynamics
Humans are social mammals whose nervous systems are literally designed to be regulated through connection. When someone calm and safe is with us, our nervous systems naturally mirror theirs.
This is why workplace dynamics tends to worsen in isolation and improve with genuine connection.
Co-Regulation in Workplace Dynamics Treatment
The therapeutic relationship provides co-regulation — a calm, regulated presence that directly helps the client's nervous system settle during workplace dynamics.
Safe relationships in daily life serve the same function. This is part of why social isolation is so damaging for workplace dynamics.
Building Co-Regulatory Relationships for Workplace Dynamics
- Identify people whose presence tends to calm rather than activate your workplace dynamics
- Intentionally spend time with these people during difficult workplace dynamics periods
- Pets provide co-regulation for many people with workplace dynamics
- Therapeutic relationships (therapist, psychiatrist) provide professional co-regulation