Free online learning about managing your emotions
Recommended for all primary year levels. Maximum 50 students per session.Students will learn:
- how to recognise and normalise different emotions
- a wider vocabulary for talking about your feelings
- coping strategies for emotional moments
- the role of the brain in big feelings
- what "body clues" can be warning signs
- proactive and reactive emotional regulation skills
- how to seek help
All our topics and sessions are aligned to the Australian Schools Curriculum and based on the latest in psychoeducational research.
This session is made possible thanks to Bupa
what happens on the day
Our counsellors personalise the session based on the needs of your class.
Here is an example of how a session may run.
Introduction (5 mins):
- Interactive ice-breaker
- Brief summary of Kids Helpline
Presentation (30 mins)
- Presentation of key content in your chosen topic/session, including coping strategies & support options
- Interactive learning activities (group work, video watching, games, role playing, etc.)
- Practical application of key strategies
- Movement/interactive breaks included as needed
Conclusion (5-10 mins)
- Summary of session
- Group reflection
- Questions & answers
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your brain & stress - poster
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your brain & stress - infosheet
Detailed infosheet to help students learn more about their survival, emotional and thinking brains and the role these play in the stress/anxiety fight-flight response.
All primary grades
think calming thoughts
Easy to understand infosheet on positive self-talk strategies (including examples) that students can use when overwhelmed by worried thoughts.
