Emotion Coaching: The Heart of Parenting Class

Every parent wants to do the best job possible when raising a child. However, without good information and tools, parenting can feel overwhelming. Parents often wonder, “If I could do one thing for my child that would make a difference both now, and in the future, what would it be?” The answer is to build the child’s emotional intelligence. Research has found that helping kids understand and regulate their emotions sets them up for relational, intellectual, and social success. Join us as we learn from Dr. John Gottman on how to become an emotion coach for our child.

The five essential steps of Emotion Coaching:

• Be aware of your child’s emotion

• Recognize your child’s expression of emotion as a perfect moment for intimacy and teaching

• Listen with empathy and validate your child’s feelings

• Help your child learn to label their emotions with words

• Set limits when you are helping your child to solve problems or deal with upsetting situations appropriately

This 4-week class is taught by Jennifer Antonucci, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Parents or guardians of any age child may attend; it’s never too late to learn new skills. Click below for more information or to register for the next available class.

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Cost is $40 per family

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