Emotional Foundations: Workshops for Children & Parents
I offer specialised programs to build emotional literacy, focusing on the crucial age of 4–7 years old, where children begin formal schooling and navigating complex social groups. My goal is not instant self-regulation, but providing the foundational understanding that makes future regulation possible.
Children's Workshop: A Journey Through Our Feelings (Ages 4–7)
This interactive workshop uses story, movement, and art to gently introduce core emotional concepts. While children this age are too young to fully master self-regulation, our focus is on building confidence in expression and emotional awareness.
What Kids Learn & Benefit:
- Focus on Awareness: Children learn to focus on the emotions they are feeling and drawing, helping them connect internal states with external expression.
- Confidence in Expression: The activities are designed to build confidence in expressing feelings (Happy, Sad, Angry, Calm) without fear of judgment.
- Safety Foundation: They learn the core affirmations: "All feelings are okay, we are safe, and feelings come and go like the weather."
- Grounding through Activity: We observe how different activities, like movement or art, can help children regulate and stay grounded, even in a new group setting.
Unique Observational Report: A key benefit of this workshop is the opportunity to observe each child closely in a small, unfamiliar group setting.
- Group Dynamics: We assess how the child engages with others, manages distractions, and participates in various activities
- Personalised Insights: Based on these observations, I create a detailed, personalised report outlining the child's strengths, specific triggers, and effective calming tools (like the need for movement or a comfort item).
- School & Club Ready: This report is highly beneficial for parents to share with schools or clubs, providing educators with vital information on how to support your child's emotional needs in a group environment, especially as they begin their school journey.
Parent Workshop: Coaching Your Child's Emotions (Ages 4–7)
At this young age, children need co-regulation (support from a trusted adult) much more than self-regulation. This parent workshop is built on the philosophy that modeling and teamwork are the keys to emotional development.
Core Coaching Principles:
- My focus is on equipping you, the parent, with the understanding and tools to be your child's emotional co-regulator.
- Modelling is Key: We teach you how to model healthy emotional responses, making emotional management a teamwork effort within the family.
- Co-regulation vs. Self-regulation: Understanding why children this age require active adult support to process big feelings, rather than being expected to handle them alone.
- Core Safety Affirmations: Providing practical ways to integrate and reinforce the foundational beliefs: All feelings are okay, we are safe, and feelings come and go.
Workshop Options:
- Support Book Only: Access a comprehensive workbook filled with prompts, tools, techniques, and information on emotional burnout, designed to be your one practical guide for supporting your child and family. (My intention is not to make you buy numerous workbooks, but one workbook that will truly help you.)
- Live Session: Attend a dedicated workshop where I speak, explain concepts in detail, answer questions, and provide much more information on immediate strategies to help your child.
Ongoing Support:
If you are unsure about anything, need extra help, support, or just want to discuss your child's unique emotional journey in more depth, I am happy to provide additional one-on-one support tailored to your family's needs.
WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING:
My child absolutely loved Kristyna's emotions workshop! It was fun, creative and perfectly suited for 4–7 year olds. Kristyna has such a warm, calming energy and made every child feel comfortable. My little one learned so much about feelings and even uses the techniques at home — highly recommend!
SIOBHAN, SURREY
My son recently attended Kristyna's “Journey Through Our Feelings” workshop, and it was such a positive experience. Kristyna is incredibly warm, patient, and understanding —she really knows how to make children feel safe and supported.
I was so impressed with how thoughtfully she helped my child explore and express his emotions. The activities were creative, the environment was calm and nurturing, and her follow-up feedback was detailed and heartfelt.
I truly appreciate the care she puts into her work and how she helps children build confidence and emotional awareness. Highly recommend her workshops to any parent looking for a kind, professional, and emotionally intelligent facilitator.
PA AB, SURREY
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