Guess what?

It’s completely normal to feel a lot of different emotions in one day—happy, sad, excited, annoyed, nervous, disappointed, or even really frustrated. Feelings can change quickly depending on what’s happening at school, at home, with friends, or even just inside your own mind.

The problem isn’t having feelings. Feelings are part of being human.

The tricky part is knowing what to do with those feelings—especially when they get really big. Sometimes emotions can take over before we even realize what’s happening. One minute everything is fine, and the next minute we’re yelling, shutting down, melting down, or feeling totally overwhelmed.

And sometimes… we just don’t feel like trying to handle them at all.

That’s where Big Emotions comes in!

In this group, kids will learn about the Zones of Regulation, a simple and fun way to understand what’s happening inside their bodies and minds when emotions start to rise. Kids will learn how to recognize when they are calm, when they are getting frustrated, when emotions are getting big, and what they can do to get themselves back in control.

Through games, activities, and discussion, participants will practice skills that help them:

  • Recognize when their emotions are starting to grow

  • Understand what their body is telling them

  • Use tools to calm down and refocus

  • Handle frustration, anger, and disappointment in healthier ways

  • Feel more confident managing emotions at school, at home, and with friends

The goal isn’t to get rid of big feelings—because everyone has them. The goal is to help kids notice them earlier and learn how to manage them before they turn into a giant, stomping, fire-breathing EMOTION MONSTER.

Get ready to learn how to take charge of your emotions—without letting them get too BIG! 😄

TARGET AUDIENCE

This group is designed for children who experience big emotions and are learning how to manage them in healthy ways. It is especially helpful for kids who sometimes feel overwhelmed by frustration, anger, disappointment, or excitement and need tools to help them stay in control.

This group is a great fit for kids who:

  • Have big emotional reactions when things don’t go their way

  • Get frustrated, upset, or overwhelmed quickly

  • Have difficulty calming down once emotions get big

  • Struggle with emotional outbursts at home or school

  • Want to learn ways to handle feelings more confidently

This group is great for kids who want to learn how to recognize their emotions, understand what their body is telling them, and use practical tools from the Zones of Regulation to manage their feelings before they grow too big.

INSTRUCTOR

Randy Floyd, LSCSW, Founder, Clinical Level Therapist

Randy is the founder of Midwest Anxiety. He is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker who is an optimist and passionate about helping people focus on what they can do rather than what they can't do. Randy believes building a strong therapeutic relationship and tapping into a person's strengths are the most essential components of the therapeutic experience. Randy is passionate about changing the way we do mental health. He is focused on making mental health normal, a positive experience. He is also adamant about doing mental health differently. Randy believes the "old ways" suggest mental health is for the "broken" or "mentally ill." Randy believes that "Everyone Struggles." Sure. Some people struggle more than others, but everyone struggles with something. With this belief, Randy is focused on providing a wide range of programs and services to help people be mentally well ;) Go give Randy a fist bump on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

LOCATION

This group will meet virtually. A secure video link will be provided after registration.

FEE

$25.00

CANCELLATION POLICY

We know life gets busy. If you are unable to participate in a session, please cancel at least 24 hours in advance and you will not be charged.

REGISTRATION

Spots are limited. To guarantee a place in the group, please register early.

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