"Helping children and young people to understand the different emotions they experience, why they occur and how to handle them." (Gottman 1996)

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What is Emotion Coaching?

Emotion Coaching is based on the principle that nurturing and emotionally supportive relationships provide optimal contexts for the promotion of children's outcomes and resilience.

Emotion Coached children and young people:

Achieve more academically in school
Are more popular
Have fewer behavioural problems
Have fewer infectious illnesses
Are more emotionally stable
Are more resilient

(Gottman 1997)

How does Emotion Coaching work?

Emotion Coaching uses moments of heightened emotion and resulting behaviour to guide and teach the child and young person about more effective responses. Through empathetic engagement, the child's emotional state is verbally acknowledged and validated, promoting a sense of security and feeling 'felt'. This activates changes in the child's neurological system and allows the child to calm down, physiologically and psychologically.

What We Do...

Emotion Coaching UK has been set up to promote Emotion Coaching as a way of supporting and sustaining children and young people's emotional and behavioural wellbeing.

Emotion Coaching UK develops and provides training and consultancy and can provide introductory training for educational establishments and other groups where adults interact with children and young people e.g. teachers, health visitors, school nurses, youth workers.

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🎉 Don’t Miss Our EC UK Research Community Meeting! 🌟

🕰 Tuesday 24 June | FREE ONLINE Event

Are you passionate about Emotion Coaching or curious to learn more?

This is YOUR chance to:
✨ Connect with practitioners & researchers
✨ Share skills, stories & sparks of inspiration
✨ Be part of a warm, supportive community — whatever stage you’re at

Dr Louise Gilbert ( EC UK Co-Founder & Research Lead) will be there to facilitate 🙌

🎟 Reserve your free spot now — link in our bio!

Don’t miss it! 🌍🎉

#EmotionCoaching #ResearchCommunity #Networking #Event #FreeEvent

📣 Did You Know?
🧠 Our brains are constantly growing and changing — especially in early childhood!

Every time you Emotion Coach a child through a big feeling, you are helping them to build new brain pathways that support emotional regulation, problem-solving, and connection with others. This incredible ability to reshape the brain is called neuroplasticity.

💛 Even better? These pathways become stronger the more they are used — just like muscles!
This is why your consistent, co-regulated responses matter so much. You are not just helping in the moment — you are supporting long-term emotional resilience.

It is not unexpected for a child to return to some of the 'old' ways of responding to difficult situations. It is not your child being defiant or you failing. Your child will not build strong brain pathways immediately. This inconsistent response from your child is a sign that you need to be consisent with your co-regulation!

✨Emotion Coaching + Repetition = Long-Term Brain Change.

#DidYouKnow #Neuroplasticity #BrainDevelopment #EmotionCoaching #CoRegulation #EarlyYearsMatters #EmotionCoachingUK

✨ Want to support your child’s emotional regulation? You are the starting point!
Here are 4 powerful ways to lay the foundation:
1️⃣ Take responsibility for the relationship - connection before correction.
2️⃣ Avoid judging your child - stay curious instead of furious.
3️⃣ Skip the over-praise - focus on effort, not labels.
4️⃣ Don’t parent from anger - your calm is their calm, remember- co-regulation.

💛 Emotion coaching starts with being present, not perfect.

#EmotionCoaching #ParentingTips #EmotionalRegulation #GentleParenting #ConnectedParenting #ParentWithPurpose

🧸👶 🧠 Big Emotions in Little Bodies 👶💥
“They hit me!” — Sound familiar?
You are not alone — hitting is common in early childhood, and it’s not a reflection on you or them. 💛

This article is a gentle reminder for all the carers helping children learn to feel safe, seen, and soothed- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/parenting-translator/202406/should-i-be-worried-if-my-kid-is-the-child-who-hits

#EarlyYearsCare #BigFeelingsInLittlePeople #NurseryLife

Over the next month or so, we’ll be exploring how Emotion Coaching can support the development of emotional regulation in children. Key principles include:

🩷 The parent takes active responsibility for the relationship
🩷 The parent does not judge the child
🩷 The parent does not over-praise the child
🩷 The parent does not parent from anger

✨ REPAIR: Restoring Connection with Your Child
Despite our best intentions, there will be times when we react to our children’s behaviour rather than respond with care. Life is busy, and in moments of stress, we may respond in ways that are harsh, abrupt, or critical.

In those moments, the relationship may no longer feel safe or secure for the child. They may experience stress or shame, which can escalate their behaviour—further fuelling our frustration or anger.

It’s the adult’s responsibility to restore connection and repair the situation.

STEPS TO REPAIRING THE RELATIONSHIP 🧠💖
1. Be aware of your own emotions.
Notice signs of strong feelings: flushed cheeks, clenched fists, racing heart, or shallow breathing.

2. Take time to cool off, if needed.
Pause to calm your nervous system before addressing the situation.

3. Acknowledge what happened.
Once calm, gently reflect on the moment. Consider how your child might be feeling and invite them to share.
Resist the urge to explain or defend your actions. Just listen with empathy.

❓Why Repair Matters
Temporary breaks in relationships are not harmful in themselves unless they are frequent. When we repair, we model to children that mistakes don’t break connection.

Requiring a child to apologise before receiving forgiveness can cause shame, not growth. But when adults take responsibility, we model emotional safety and unconditional love.🩷🧠

🌟 In our Primary Playground Video Series, 7-year-old Darla notices her friend Noah feeling sad and asks Mrs P for help. 🧡
This is just one moment from our 4-part series highlighting different styles of responding to children's emotions. 🎥✨

Want to learn more about supporting kids through big feelings?
We have FREE online resources ready to help you on your emotion coaching journey! 🎒💬

👉Visit our website and explore — everything is ready for you to access and use! LINK in BIO

#EmotionCoaching #PrimaryPlayground #HelpingKidsThrive

🧡 The Power of Sharing Emotions with Children
When adults openly share their feelings, children learn empathy and naturally respond with care, attempting to co-regulate the adult.💬💙

✨ A beautiful moment:
Child said- “I miss my mummy.”
Adult responds- “I understand. I miss my mummy too.”
Child responds gently- “If you want, I can be a pretend mummy for you today. Do you need a hug?”

💡 When we explicitly model emotional language and honesty, children not only feel safe expressing their own feelings, but they also begin to show empathy for others and make attempts to help them co-regulate.

💭 Have you ever experienced a moment like this with a child? Share in the comments! 👇

#EmotionCoaching #RaisingEmpatheticKids #BigFeelings #ConnectionMatters

🌟 A quote from one staff member who has started using Emotion Coaching in her setting, when talking about dysregulated behaviour. 🌱
“I understand now that the children are not doing it (the behaviour) to me, but that they have something going on for them and need my help.”

🌸🐣 Happy Easter from Emotion Coaching UK! 🐰💛

Easter is full of excitement—chocolate eggs, family fun, and maybe even a few big feelings! 🍫🎉

✨ How can we use Emotion Coaching during Easter?
- Validate their feelings – “I see you’re really excited about your Easter egg!”
- Set expectatiions – “We’re saving some chocolate for later so you don’t get a tummy ache.”
- Help with self-regulation – “It’s hard to wait! Let’s take some deep breaths while we wait for the Easter hunt to start.”

By acknowledging their emotions and guiding them through, we help children feel understood, safe, and secure. 💙

🐣 Wishing you all a joyful and emotionally connected Easter! Let us know—what’s been the biggest Easter excitement (or challenge!) in your home? 👇

Happy Easter! 🌸🐰💛

#EmotionCoaching #EasterEmotions #HappyEaster #BigFeelings #ParentingWithEmpathy

🥚 The Easter Egg Aisle Showdown: A Toddler, a Trolley & a Lesson in Big Feelings!

When four-year-old Emily spotted a shelf full of Easter eggs, she had one mission—fill the trolley! But when her mum said no, excitement turned into a full-blown meltdown. 😭💥

With half the store watching, what would you do? Ignore it? Give in? Walk away?

Sarah chose a different path—one that turned a public tantrum into a powerful moment of connection and learning. 💡💙

💭 Read the full story now! ⬇️ LINK in our BIO

#SupermarketMeltdown #EmotionCoaching #ParentingWithEmpathy #TantrumToTeachableMoment

🌟 The Positive Impacts of Emotion Coaching 🌟

When we practice Emotion Coaching, the benefits go far beyond managing emotions in the moment.

💬 Are you seeing these outcomes in your home, school or setting? Comment below!

#EmotionCoaching #ParentingWithEmpathy #BigFeelings #StrongerConnections

🧠 Weekly Reflection Question: How do my emotions affect the way I respond to my child’s feelings?
💭 Have you ever paused to notice how your emotions influence the way you respond to your child’s feelings?

For example, when your child is upset, do you:
❤️ Stay calm and offer comfort?
⚡ Feel frustrated/worried/scared and try to fix the problem quickly?
😓 Feel overwhelmed and withdraw?
😡 Feel annoyed/angry by their behaviour and try to change this with sanctions

✨ Being aware of our own emotions helps us respond to our children with empathy, rather than react. When we are calm, we can repair the situation with our child. Repair offers more great modelling for your child about how to fix things when things go wrong.

Tell us in the comments—how do you usually respond to your child's strong emotions? 👇

#EmotionCoaching #ParentingReflection #BigFeelings #EmpathyInParenting

🌫️🚪 “Mummy, I saw smoke in my room!”

William (3) woke up scared, thinking he saw smoke in his bedroom. His mum’s first instinct was to say, “You didn’t, don’t worry.” But she paused—realising that would dismiss his real fear.

Instead, they sat together in the dim light and talked about how shadows can look like smoke. As they chatted, William shared his real worry—the smoke alarm. His dad had changed the batteries the night before, and he’d been thinking about fires.

By listening and acknowledging his feelings, his mum helped her son manage low level anxiety. Resulting him feeling, soothed, safe, secure and seen. 💙

✨ Emotion Coaching helps kids manage their worries. Next time your child is scared, try sitting with them and exploring their feelings together. 💬

#EmotionCoaching #BigFeelings #ParentingWithEmpathy #HelpingKidsFeelSafe

🌟 The Key Elements of Emotion Coaching 🌟

At Emotion Coaching UK, we believe in empowering children to understand and manage their emotions with compassion and support. Here are the core elements that make up Emotion Coaching.

🌟 Emotion Coaching - YOU Are the Intervention! 🌟

Remember, YOU are the key to making a difference! 💖 You are what helps children navigate their emotions and build a strong foundation for their future. By applying Emotion Coaching, you're not just learning a technique – you're creating a supportive environment where young children can thrive emotionally and socially. 🌈✨

🌟 Emotion Coaching in Action: Impact So Far 🌟

Since mid-November 2024, over 210 early years practitioners have been taking part in the Emotion Coaching Early Years Project, and the changes we’re seeing are incredible! 🙌 Education Endowment Foundation

What’s happening so far?

🎯 Children are already benefitting! One little boy, once considered defiant, was given time to explain that his shoes were too tight, that was why he didn't want to put them on! – all possible due to staff using the Emotion Coaching framework - thinknig about what might be going on for the child and listening to what they have to say. Staff are also thrillled that children are labelling their emotions for the first time! 🧠

💬 Staff are feeling more calm and accomplished, with one practitioner saying, "It’s nice for us as practitioners to be using Emotion Coaching, we feel more accomplished and nicer rather than worked up and frustrated."

🌱 The setting culture is shifting too. Staff are seeing things "calm down" and are excited to see their practices changing for the better.

We’re so proud of all the progress so far. Keep up the great work, and let’s continue creating emotionally supportive environments for the children we care for! 💙✨

#EmotionCoaching #StrongerPracticeHubs #EducationEndowmentFoundation #EarlyYears #EmotionalSupport

Emotion Coaching isn’t just about managing emotions; it’s about building lasting connections! 💖 By promoting emotional regulation and understanding, we create stronger relationships between adults and children. Let's empower our future leaders, one emotion at a time. 🌟

Emotion Coaching has proven to be a game-changer in schools and communities! 🌟 Research shows it helps children regulate emotions, improve behaviour, and build trust with adults. Plus, it supports academic success and creates a more positive, consistent environment for everyone. Let’s empower kids to understand and manage their feelings! 💡(Rose et al., 2015; Gus et al., 2017)

🌟 Upcoming Emotion Coaching Interest Group Meetings! 🌟

Join us for our upcoming Emotion Coaching Interest Group Meetings for the first part of 2025. It is a great chance to learn, share, and connect with others in the field of emotion coaching.

Further information>> https://www.emotioncoachinguk.com/interest-group-meetings

Is Emotion Coaching the missing tool in your toolkit? 🧠✨
The one which helps support you and your wellbeing as well your interaction with a child. Here is an example of how it is transforming practices and empowering professionals. 🌟

#EmotionCoaching #UnlockYourPotential

🎄✨ Holiday Emotion Coaching Reminder ✨🎄

This festive season, take a moment to delve a little deeper. Instead of reacting to the behavior, think what emotion lies beneath. 💭 Is it frustration, excitement, or maybe feeling overwhelmed?

By understanding the feelings beneath the actions, you can respond with empathy and support, helping your child navigate those big emotions. 🌟

Let’s create a holiday season filled with connection, understanding, and growth! 💖

#EmotionCoaching #HolidayHarmony #ParentingWithEmpathy #UnderstandingEmotions

🎄✨ A Tale of Christmas Attunement 🌟💖
In the whirlwind of holiday preparations, Hannah's journey with little Violet and the Christmas tree teaches us the magic of being a Christmas STAR for our children.
STOP, THINK, ATTUNE, REFLECT - a mindful approach that turned tree ball chaos into a heart-warming moment of learning and joy. 🌈👶

Read our BLOG via the LINK in our BIO

#EmotionCoaching #HolidayHarmony #ParentingMagic

📅 Upcoming Interest Group Meetings – Mark Your Calendars! 📅

Stay connected, informed, and inspired! Here are the upcoming dates and times for all our interest group meetings. Join us to share insights, network with others, and explore the latest in each area.

See more via the LINK in our BIO

🧠💗A thought for today... for more information and free resources: via the LINK in our BIO

#emotioncoaching #ECUK #coregulation

📢 **Exciting News! Join Our New Research Community Group: SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability)** 📢

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new SEND-focused group! This is the perfect space for educators, practitioners, and anyone involved in SEND to connect and learn from each other.

Upcoming Meetings:
- Wednesday, 5th February
- Wednesday, 11th June
🕒 Time: 3:30 – 5:00 pm
📍 Point of Contact: Samantha Marper
📧 samantha.marper@carltondigby.notts.sch.uk

✨ Message Sam too be placed on the contact list and receive links and notifications! Whether you’re passionate about SEND or looking to connect with others in the field, we’d love to see you there!

📝 New Blog Alert! 🧠✨ "Language as a tool of the mind: young children with SEND" is now live on our website! Read about Emotion Coaching’s impact on young children with SEND.

LINK in our BIO

🧠🥰Knowing how to respond when emotions run high can be tough. Emotion Coaching gives you the tools to confidently support a child's emotional journey. 💛✨

#EmotionCoaching #ParentingConfidence #EmotionalWellbeing

Not sure what to say when a child is feeling shy? 🤔 Here are some Emotion Coaching phrases to help them understand and manage their emotions. 💬✨ Simple, supportive words can make a world of difference in building their confidence. 🌱

#EmotionCoaching #ShyKids #ParentingSupport #EmotionalGrowth

✨ Make the most of our free resources! Visit our website for valuable tools and materials designed to support professionals, parents, and caregivers. Whether you're looking for tips on emotional coaching or strategies to help children manage stress, we've got you covered.

Check it out here:
https://www.emotioncoachinguk.com/resources-for-professionals-parents-carers 📚

#FreeResources #EmotionalCoaching #ParentingSupport #CaregiverResources #ChildWellbeing

If there's one strategy an adult needs to support a child's emotional development, it's their own emotional awareness and ability to self-regulate. 🌱💪

#EmotionalAwareness #SelfRegulation #ParentingTips #EmotionalGrowth #MindfulParenting #EmotionCoaching #PositiveParenting #ChildDevelopment

🔍 Emotion Coaching in Action 🔍

When 12-year-old Saman refused to take off his hood, Catrin turned frustration into cooperation by understanding his feelings. 🌟

Read our blog to see how Emotion Coaching made all the difference.

#EmotionCoaching #Empathy #UnderstandingEmotions #BuildingResilience

💖 Strengthening Bonds to Build Resilience 💖

Exploring the emotions behind your child’s actions. 🌈✨

#EmotionCoaching #EmotionalAwareness #Parenting #EarlyYears

🌟Connect with your community through regular interest group meetings.🤝✨ Join our upcoming interest group meetings this term and connect with like-minded individuals passionate about Emotion Coaching. 🗓️💬 Find the perfect group for you at the link below:

🔗 Explore our Interest Group Meetings: Via the link in our bio
🌈 Let's learn, share, and grow together! 💖

#EmotionCoachingCommunity #ConnectThroughEmotions #JoinTheConversation 🌐🤗

October Online Training Course Reminder 🚀

Hey, everyone!

Secure your spot now for Emotion Coaching UK's October Core Training! Our September session is already fully booked! Don't miss out – register now to avoid disappointment. 📚✨

🗓️ Date: Wednesday 9th October- 10th October 2024 with 2 x practice and implementation sessions a fortnight later.
🕒 Time: 9:00am-3:30pm
🌐 Location: Online
📢 Agenda Highlights:

This training event will be held online via Zoom. It's suitable for anyone wanting to learn more about Emotion Coaching and the role emotions play in our lives. You will learn: why we need Emotion Coaching, what Emotion Coaching is (and isn't), and how, where, and when to use Emotion Coaching. Additionally, this training course and the two follow-up practice workshops are a prerequisite for those interested in becoming registered ECUK Practitioner Trainers or Mentors.
There are multiple opportunities for Q&A sessions with expert trainers, as well as networking opportunities with fellow participants.This is a fantastic opportunity to level up your relating skills and knowledge. Whether you're looking to enhance your career, enrich your relationships, or explore a new field, this course is for you!

🔒 Secure Your Spot: Head to the link below to book in
https://www.emotioncoachinguk.com/training-courses

📧 Access Details:
Before the event, you'll receive an email with all the information you need to access the course. Training resources will be sent via a WeTransfer link. Please let us know if this is likely to cause accessibility issues.

📚 Preparation:
Feel free to prepare any questions or topics you'd like to discuss during the training.

👥 Spread the Word:
Know someone who would benefit from this course? Share this reminder with your network and invite them to join us. Learning is always more fun with friends!

Let's make this course a transformative experience! 💪🧠

#TrainingCourse #ECUK #OnlineEducation

🚨Have you been using time-outs at home or in the workplace? Do they help your children or make those big emotions bigger!

Big emotions are scary, and if a child could manage them alone, they would! When a child experiences strong emotions and behaves inappropriately, is when they need a calm adult the most. We support with connection, not punish with disconnection, during these moments.💖🧠

#EmotionCoaching #Parenting #BigEmotions #SupportNotPunish #ChildBehavior

🎥 Explore one of the many FREE resources on our Emotion Coaching UK website with 'Working One-to-One with Liv'!

🌟 Join Liv and a practitioner as they navigate a real-life emotional scenarios. The videos illustrate different response styles based on John Gottman's research. Each video concludes with a reflection guide for the adult.
Watch now via the link in our bio and enhance your emotion coaching skills today!

#EmotionCoaching #FreeResources #ParentingTips #WatchNow

Got a little one with a big temper? 😡 It’s more about sturggline with self-regulation than a desire to harm. You'll find that being dismissive, angry or punishing your child will most likely make things worse! As children grow and learn to manage their impulses, those outbursts will mellow. Here’s how you can use Emotion Coaching to help settle your little one:

-Recognize and empathize with their feelings, try using one of the lines above❤️
-Label and validate their emotions 🌈
-Set clear expectations for behavior 🚦
-Team up to problem-solve 🤝

Turn tantrums into teachable moments! 🌟 💖🧠 Unlock the power of Emotion Coaching with our all-online training! Head to our website to find out more via the LINK in OUR BIO.

#EmotionCoaching #ParentingTips #EmotionalIntelligence

Every time we engage with children, we are influencing their development and behavior. Let's break these phrases down:

🌟Every interaction is an intervention: Our interactions with children are not neutral. Whether we intend to or not, our responses to their emotions and behaviors shape how they perceive and regulate their own emotions. For example, when we validate a child's feelings or help them problem-solve a conflict, we are intervening in their emotional world and providing guidance.

🌟Every intervention has an impact: This emphasises that our actions and responses have consequences. When we choose to respond to a child's emotions with empathy and guidance (intervention), we are influencing their emotional development and behavior (impact). Positive interventions like Emotion Coaching can help children learn to manage their emotions effectively and develop healthier coping strategies.

As adults we play a significant role in children's emotional development through our everyday interactions. Don't underestimate the power of YOU! Emotion Coaching harnesses this understanding by using each interaction as an opportunity to positively impact a child's emotional well-being and growth. 💖🧠

Stressed-out children? 🧠💥 Emotion Coaching to the rescue! By teaching emotional awareness, validating their feelings, and guiding them to solutions, we're turning tantrums into triumphs! 💪✨ Strengthen bonds, reduce stress, and equip your child with life-long coping skills. 🌟

#EmotionCoaching #StressBusters #ParentingHacks #ResilientKids #EmotionalIntelligence

Some ways in which participants felt they could use Emotion Coaching in their settings following initial training 🧠💗

Emotion Coaching, developed by Dr. John Gottman, is a powerful parenting technique that helps children understand and manage their emotions. By guiding children through their feelings with support and instruction, we can nurture their emotional intelligence and resilience. 💖🧠 Unlock the power of Emotion Coaching with our all-online training! Head to our website to find out more!

#EmotionCoaching #ParentingTips #EmotionalIntelligence

🛑Instead of instantly reacting to your child's behaviour, take a moment to understand the emotions driving it. By recognising the underlying feelings, we can empathise with the child, connect with them and help them to calm. Remember, what your child expresses is only the tip of the iceberg.🌳🤸 🌱💡

#EmotionCoaching #UnderstandingFeelings

June Online Training Course Reminder 🚀

Hey, everyone!

Secure your spot now for Emotion Coaching UK's June Core Training! Our May session was a hit and spots are filling up fast. Don't miss out – register now to avoid disappointment. 📚✨

"Thank you. Really helpful for me personally and professionally. Wish I had this training years ago".

🗓️ Date: Thursday 6th June - 7th June 2024 with 2 x practice and implementation sessions a fortnight later.
🕒 Time: 9:00am-3:30pm
🌐 Location: Online
📢 Agenda Highlights:

This training event will be held online via Zoom. It's suitable for anyone wanting to learn more about Emotion Coaching and the role emotions play in our lives. You will learn: why we need Emotion Coaching, what Emotion Coaching is (and isn't), and how, where, and when to use Emotion Coaching. Additionally, this training course and the two follow-up practice workshops are a prerequisite for those interested in becoming registered ECUK Practitioner Trainers or Mentors.
There are multiple opportunities for Q&A sessions with expert trainers, as well as networking opportunities with fellow participants.This is a fantastic opportunity to level up your relating skills and knowledge. Whether you're looking to enhance your career, enrich your relationships, or explore a new field, this course is for you!

🔒 Secure Your Spot: Head to the link in our BIO!

📧 Access Details:
Before the event, you'll receive an email with all the information you need to access the course. Training resources will be sent via a WeTransfer link. Please let us know if this is likely to cause accessibility issues.

📚 Preparation:
Feel free to prepare any questions or topics you'd like to discuss during the training.

👥 Spread the Word:
Know someone who would benefit from this course? Share this reminder with your network and invite them to join us. Learning is always more fun with friends!

Let's make this course a transformative experience! 💪🧠

#TrainingCourse #ECUK #OnlineEducation

💬✨💕Every word and gesture we use, shapes our children's emotional world. Instead of dismissing their tears by trying to make them look on the 'bright side' or through distraction, let's use empathy and understanding to help them calm. It's through our supportive verbal and nonverbal language, that we build trust, resilience and emotional understanding in our children.

💬✨💕 Try a different approach, use some of the phrases above with a calm tone of voice and getting down alongside them when your little one needs it next.

#EmotionCoaching #WordsMatter

✨💕Lying- it happens - how do you deal with it? Lying is a behaviour. Rather than focus on the behaviour it is useful to try and think what emotion might lie beneath the child's lie. Was it because of feelings of guilt, desire to receive a reward or fear of consequences? Read a story of how a mum used Emotion Coaching to navigate a situation where a child had lied to their father and the father was angry about being lied to.

READ OUR BLOG VIA THE LINK IN OUR BIO

Parenting through the storm of dysregulation isn't just about soothing the chaos (although this is important!)—it's about authentically connecting with our children, even in the midst of the storm. 🌪️💖 Where possible prioritize genuine connection over quick fixing correction. Children, like all adults, are aware when someone is genuinely attempting to connect with them or using words or acting in a way that that they think will fix the situation quickly for them.

#EmotionCoaching #ParentingJourney #AuthenticConnection

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Emotion Coaching UK has been set up to promote Emotion Coaching as a way of supporting and sustaining children and young people's emotional and behavioural wellbeing.

Emotion Coaching UK develops and provides training and consultancy and can provide introductory training for educational establishments and other groups where adults interact with children and young people e.g. teachers, health visitors, school nurses, youth workers.

Latest Emotion Coaching News

INTRODUCING EMOTION COACHING INTO YOUR PRACTICE

MOWBRAY SCHOOL: A Case Study

Language as a tool of the mind: young children with SEND

North East Interest Group's latest meeting

If it's June1- then it's Emotion Awareness Day in Turkey

Australian scholarship recipient studies Emotion Coaching in UK schools

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"Helping children and young people to understand the different emotions they experience, why they occur and how to handle them." (Gottman 1996)

Click here to find your local Interest Group.

Read all about it!

"Emotion Coaching with Children and Young People in Schools..."

What is Emotion Coaching?

How does Emotion Coaching work?

What We Do...

Emotion Coaching UK has been set up to promote Emotion Coaching as a way of supporting and sustaining children and young people's emotional and behavioural wellbeing.

Emotion Coaching UK develops and provides training and consultancy and can provide introductory training for educational establishments and other groups where adults interact with children and young people e.g. teachers, health visitors, school nurses, youth workers.

Latest Emotion Coaching News

INTRODUCING EMOTION COACHING INTO YOUR PRACTICE

MOWBRAY SCHOOL: A Case Study

Language as a tool of the mind: young children with SEND

North East Interest Group's latest meeting

If it's June1- then it's Emotion Awareness Day in Turkey

Australian scholarship recipient studies Emotion Coaching in UK schools

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