Emotion Coaching
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Research has shown that emotion coached children have fewer behavioural problems and perform better academically. Additionally, these children are more emotionally stable, more resilient and have more motivation.
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Learn more about emotion coaching at the Gottman Institute's website.
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Emotion coaching is the practice of talking to children about their feelings and giving them strategies to cope with emotionally difficult situations.
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What does a session focused on emotion coaching look like?
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psycho-education on what emotion coaching is and how it helps
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strategies for the parent to learn how to use emotion coaching with their child
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role-play exercises to practice emotion coaching responses
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worksheets and homework to try throughout the week