FAS-D Consultancy Services

EMoTE [Whakahaere i Kare]

EMOTIONAL REGULATION AND RESILIENCE PROGRAMME

Programme Duration: 20 weeks

Time Requirements: 20 hours

For ages: 5 years and over

Age groups: 5-7 years

8-10 years

11-13 years

14-17 years

18 years and over

Participant Numbers: Minimum of 2 and Maximum of 4

Venue: Options include - a BEACON venue, the individual's school or home

Individuals with a neuro-disability often struggle to understand, manage, and control their emotions. This Programme gives our individuals the tools they need to build emotional intelligence and resilience so that they are better able to deal with inevitable "ups and downs" of life.

The Programme uses sensory and other proven techniques from the evidence-based ALERT Program® and the Relax Kids Programme to teach the individual how to self-regulate in any environment. It gives them specific strategies to recognize and manage their emotions, and these strategies are actively practised during the Programme.

Emotional control is not just about managing your temper. It is also about being able to deal with feelings like frustration, anxiety, stress, and difficult situations.

We adapt the Programme depending on the age of participants so that it is age-appropriate and delivered in a way the age group will understand. Participants do not move on to the next phase of the Programme until they have mastered each phase, as the learning builds on each step.

The Programme also requires parent/caregiver involvement at stages in the Programme to ensure that the work being learned and practised is being supported and reinforced in their home environment. It is best delivered in a smallgroup setting.

Programme Outline

Pre-Programme Information: - parent/caregiver assessment of how well the individual manages their emotions and identification of emotional triggers

- dependent on age, participant self-assessment of how well they manage their emotions and identification of emotional triggers

Phase One: Introduction to the Programme and Terminology

Phase Two: Recognizing Feelings and Emotions

Phase Three: Identifying Triggers

Phase Four: Sensory Support Tools

Phase Five: Environmental Supports

Phase Six: Calming Strategies

Phase Seven: Managing My Thoughts

Phase Eight: Using My Self-Regulation Kete - Toolbox

Phase Nine: Practice Makes Perfect

Phase Ten: Celebrate MySuccess!!!