Emotion Explorers

Guide Children on a Journey of Emotional Discovery and Expression

Empower children to explore and express their emotions with confidence. In this course, you'll discover how to help children identify and label their emotions as they experience them. Learn the theoretical aspects of emotional awareness and reflect on your own emotions to become a safe and secure support for children facing big emotions. Use mindfulness to co-regulate emotions together.

Course curriculum

    1. Find Your Way Around the Course

    2. What We Will Learn

    3. Instructions: Reflective Assessment

    1. What are Emotions?

    2. Our Many Emotions - Alfred and Shadow

    3. How Emotions Work - Neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett

    4. Handling Emotions - Thich Nhat Hanh

    1. Wheel of Emotion - Robert Plutchik

    2. The Child's Brain During Stress

    3. The Hand Model - Dr Dan Siegel

    4. The Hand Model of the Brain - Flipping Your Lid

    5. Brainwaves: The Symphony of Your Mind

    1. Emotional Intelligence (Daniel Goleman's Theory)

    2. The Ruler

    3. Gottmans Emotion Coaching

    4. RAIN

    5. Whem Emotions Feel to Big

    6. Uncomfortable Feelings

    7. Safe and Secure Attachment

    1. Helpful and Unhelpful Strategies

    2. Emotional Invalidation

    3. The Storm at Sea

    4. Reflection Prompts for After the Storm

    5. The Emotional Garden

    6. Reflective Listening

    7. What We Say vs What Helps

    8. Strategies to Teach Emotions Mindfully to Children

    9. Mindful Responses

    10. The Fart System

    11. Waves of Emotions - Jon Kabat-Zinn

    12. Name It to Tame It

    1. How is She Feeling?

    2. Feeling Feelings

    3. Feeling Finders

    4. Sensory Signals

    5. Emotion Explorers

    6. Emotional Wheels

    7. Emotional Expresser Cards

    8. Emotion Expresser Prompts

    9. Animal Tales

    10. Mindful Melodies

    11. Worry Dolls

    12. Puppet Perspectives

    13. Pause, Plan, Peform

About this course

  • $386.00
  • 46 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

Empower Children to Navigate Their Emotions with Confidence

Does This Sound Familiar?

As a caregiver or educator, you know how difficult it can be to support children through their big emotions. One moment, they’re joyful, and the next, they’re overwhelmed by frustration, fear, or sadness. What if you could help children not only recognise their emotions but also manage them in healthy ways?

Emotion Explorers equips you with the tools to guide children in confidently exploring their emotions. This course focuses on helping children identify and label their emotions as they arise, connecting them to physical sensations like butterflies in the stomach when they feel nervous. You’ll learn how to co-regulate emotions through mindfulness practices, providing a safe and secure space for children to process and express their feelings.

Learn how to create an environment where children feel understood, supported, and empowered to regulate their emotions. With Emotion Explorers, you’ll help children build the emotional intelligence they need to thrive, giving them the skills to navigate life’s ups and downs.

Goals

What are the goals for children in this course?

  • Identify and Label Emotions: Empower children to recognise and label their emotions as they arise, helping them understand what they’re feeling in the moment.

  • Develop Emotional Regulation: Guide children in using mindfulness practices to co-regulate emotions and manage emotional responses in a calm and focused way.

  • Build Self-Awareness: Support children in exploring how their emotions feel physically and mentally, enhancing their ability to reflect on their emotional states.

  • Strengthen Mindful Awareness: Teach children mindfulness techniques that help them stay grounded, stay present with their feelings, and use their breath to manage emotional responses.

  • Promote Positive Behavioural Responses to Emotions: Support children in applying emotional awareness to develop adaptive behavioural responses to emotions, enhancing their ability to cope with challenging situations.

  • Enhance Emotional Expression: Provide children with opportunities to express emotions in safe and healthy ways, building confidence in communicating their feelings to others.

FAQ

  • Who is Emotion Explorers for?

    Emotion Explorers is ideal for caregivers, educators, and professionals who want to guide children in developing calm, focus, and confidence. This course provides sensory-based tools and visualisation experiences to help children imagine success, set meaningful goals, and create calming habits. Emotions explorers empower children with skills to navigate challenges and build resilience through engaging and practical strategies, fostering lifelong mindfulness practices.

  • Do I need prior experience to take this course?

    No prior experience is needed! The course is structured to guide you step-by-step, starting with foundational concepts and gradually building your ability to facilitate mindfulness techniques with children. Whether new to mindfulness or looking to deepen your practice, this course is designed to boost your confidence.

  • What resources are included in this course?

    Emotion Explorers includes video lessons, downloadable guiding information, and practical tools for teaching mindfulness to children. These resources are designed to be easily applied in real-world settings, including at home, early intervention, child care, school or therapy. Helping you foster emotional regulation, empathy, and resilience in children.

  • How long will I have access to the course?

    For the lifetime of the course, you will have access to the content. Allowing you to revisit lessons and resources whenever needed.

  • an this course purchase NDIS funded?

    Emotion Explorers aligns with NDIS goals and may be eligible for funding. Please consult your plan manager to confirm the alignment and eligibility.

  • Can I use this course as a part of my professional development?

    Absolutely! Emotion Explorers equips professionals with tools and techniques for therapeutic, educational or early intervention settings. Our course aligns with Professional Standards, including Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and NDIS Practice Standards.

  • How much time does this course take to complete?

    This course includes approximately 15 hours or more in content, including time engaged in practical experiences with the children. This course can be completed at your own pace online.

  • Can I use this course with multiple children or settings?

    Yes, the techniques and resources in Emotion Explorers are designed to be adaptable for various settings, such as home, school, or therapy environments. If you’re working with multiple children in a professional capacity (e.g., as an educator or therapist), you may use the course content within your existing role. However, you must purchase a Professional Use License if you plan to use this course to generate income—such as by offering paid sessions or workshops based on Emotion Explorers. This ensures the ethical and fair use of the course materials in alignment with our terms. Please contact us for more information on obtaining this license.

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