# Effects of a Co-Regulation Model for MR Teacher Training: HRV and Self-Compassion as Indicators of Emotion Regulation

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2502.15383 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2502.15383/

## Key facts

- Cited by 1 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 21 Feb 2025.

## Built on by (most cited first, 1 of 1)

- [Multimodal Detection of Higher-Order Behavioral Constructs: Self-Compassion in Structured Reflective Interaction](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2609.37148/) (2026)

## Abstract (arXiv)

Teachers play a pivotal role in fostering students' emotional and cognitive development. Teachers need to regulate their emotions in order to co-regulate students. Here using a unique mixed method approach, we investigate the relationship between self-compassion, treating oneself with compassion, and physiological stress responses among pre-service teachers. Heart rate variability (HRV) was measured during a mixed reality (MR) teacher training scenario environment designed to simulate socio-emotional conflict in class. Recorded interviews that followed the MR-training were analyzed for observed self-compassion. Findings suggest that less emotional stress during the MR-training correlates with higher levels of self-compassion during the interview. MR-trainings and self-compassion may be valuable tools to train teacher emotion regulation and well-being.