Emotional Regulation

Emotion Coaching

This video introduces the 5 Steps of Emotion Coaching to caregivers in order to address their children’s emotions positively, provide guidance in emotion regulation and effective problem-solving.

The 5 steps of Emotion Coaching include:

1. Be aware of the changes in emotions of the child and caregiver

2. Shift caregiver’s perspective to see the child’s expression of emotion as an opportunity for connection and teaching

3. Listen with empathy, understand and accept the child’s feelings

4. Help the child express emotions in words

5. Set limits and work with the child to solve problems