Emotion Coaching Resources
FOLF At-Home Emotion Coaching
Emotion coaching is the process of developing and using emotional skills. Children with strong emotional intelligence understand and regulate emotions, feel and show empathy for others, and create and maintain positive relationships. Emotional intelligence skills help children thrive in school and in life.
The following Emotion Coaching activities are offered for at-home learning with parental or adult care-giver guidance and supervision. There are three levels of learning based on a child's age and developmental skills. These activities are not intended to replace professional therapy or other mental health care or treatment. Please read our full disclaimer below prior to initiating any of our emotion coaching learning activities with your child.
Downloadable pdf files available: (requires pdf reader):
Photo-Emotion Coaching - Level 1 (approximate suggested age from 3 to 6)
Photo-Emotion Coaching - Level 2 (approximate suggested age from 7 to 11)
Photo-Emotion Coaching - Level 3 (approximate suggested age from 12 to 18)
Web-based learning available: (click on appropriate level below)
DISCLAIMER:
These at-home emotion learning activities offered by the Focus On Love Foundation is provided for informational, reflective, conversational, and emotion coaching purposes only and should not be used to replace the specialized training, professional treatment, or professional judgment of a health care or mental health care professional. The Focus On Love Foundation is not responsible for the personal usage or emotional responses or consequences as a result of using the learning materials provided. A child’s social development varies from child-to-child and the parent, or adult care giver, is responsible for determining the appropriate level of emotional learning and age appropriateness of the learning materials offered. The Focus On Love Foundation recommends consulting with a trained mental health professional before your child participates in any of the Focus On Love Foundations at-home emotion coaching or emotion learning activities.
Other Recommended Resources
For Parents:
Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child, Dr. John Gottman
Emotion Coaching, The Heart of Parenting (video program), Gottman Institute
Emotion Coaching, The Heart of Parenting (on-line), Gottman Institute
PhotoTherapy Techniques, Judy Weiser
Therapeutic Photography, Neil Gibson
God Is at Eye Level, Photography as a Healing Art, Jan Phillips
For Youth:
National Geographic Kids Guide to Photography
Antsy Ansel, Cindy Jenson-Elliott
For Teens (and adults):
My Emotions, A Journal for Teens
National Geographic Photo Basics - Ultimate Beginner's Guide
National Geographic Complete Photo Guide - How to Take Better Pictures