What is interoception?

Before we can start to manage our emotions, we first need to be able to notice, recognise and understand them.This skill is called ‘interoception’ or ‘mindful body awareness’. Without good interoception, children and young people might find it hard to notice a big emotion building up inside until it becomes overwhelming.

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Keywords

interoception , self-regulation , body awareness , biofeedback , emotional self-regulation , mindfulness , emotions , autism , neurodiversity , neurodivergence

Categories

Audience Educators , Parents
School level Foundation - Year 1 , Year 2 - Year 4 , Year 5 - Year 6 , Year 7 - Year 9 , Year 10 - Year 12
Learning areas Health and Physical Education
General capabilities Personal and Social Capability

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Published by Student Wellbeing Hub
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