An introduction to Emotion Coaching: Developing self-regulation and supporting well-being

This session comprises an introduction to Emotion Coaching.  Emotion Coaching is an evidence-based, practical tool which promotes children and young people’s ability to self-regulate and supports their well-being.  The session will highlight important messages from the neurosciences about our stress response system, providing a clear insight into why emotion coaching can help support the development of self-regulation and resilience.  The session will outline the emotion coaching process and provide Fellows with the practical skills to employ Emotion Coaching in their work with vulnerable children and families. Appropriate links are made to attachment theory and trauma responsive practice.

Learning Outcomes 

• To gain an insight into the stress-response and self-regulation system and the foundations for mental health, behavioural self-regulation and well-being
• To understand the process of Emotion Coaching as a relational approach to supporting behaviour
• To develop some practical skills in the application of emotion coaching into practice
• To understand how Emotion Coaching can help to support all children including vulnerable children and their families