Dealing with BIG feelings DISCUSSION

Free parent discussion group with Mark Le Messurier about helping kids identify, manage and express their feelings effectively.

Dealing with BIG Feelings: coaching kids to manage their feelings begins with parents understanding how to be a healthy life coach 

Everyone experiences BIG Feelings - even us adults! Typically, BIG Feelings are bigger and more prevalent in the world of younger children. They are more vulnerable to reactions such as; stress, disappointment, and hearing “no”.  So, first up, let’s normalise these BIG Feelings by seeing them as frustrated feelings accompanied by tricky behaviours.  

Just as we worry, children worry. Normally, worry is a reassuring sign that their development is on track because worry is a useful means to plan, sort, prioritise, unravel problems and cope with life’s experiences. However, too much anxiety, too often, stops children (and adults) from getting the most out of life.  

There isn’t a ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution to address our children’s BIG Feelings, but there’s a wide selection of great research-based techniques that can help manage it. Learning to manage all kinds of BIG Feelings starts with coaching kids to identify the feeling they’re experiencing and developing tools to calm down and express feelings and thoughts. The truth is that most of these coping skills are simple to learn, easy to use and effective over time. Yes, it really does take time as we wait for little brains to develop, but knowing these techniques and modelling them advantages every child. 

I promise to bring a wealth of practical ideas to coach your children how to tame their BIG Feelings. This workshop invests in you so you can inspire your children! 

Wednesday 17 June, 10am - 12noon

Fullarton Park Community Centre, 411 Fullarton Road, Fullarton

Cost: Free, bookings essential via Eventbrite.

NB bookings will open 6 weeks prior to the event

For more information phone 8372 5180

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