Free workshop planned to support parents and carers

A free Emotion Coaching workshop is set to take place next month to support parents and carers of children with additional needs.

The introduction to Emotional Coaching session, which will take place on Tuesday 18th November from 9:15am to 12pm at Grimsby Town Hall, will offer a range of tools to help parents to support their children and empower their family’s growth.

Parents and carers attending the session will have the opportunity to connect with other parents facing similar journeys.

This workshop provides parents and carers with a structured approach to nurturing emotional intelligence. Emotion Coaching is an evidence-based method that offers a framework rooted in empathy, validation and gentle guidance.

It helps children of all neurotypes, especially neurodivergent children to recognise, understand, and manage their feelings, fostering resilience and self-acceptance. Parents carers will learn how to identify and validate their child’s emotions, even when they’re expressed in unique or unconventional ways.

What to expect:

This session blends expert guidance with hands-on activities and group discussion. Parents and carers will be introduced to the five steps of emotion coaching and have opportunities to practise these techniques through role play and real-life scenarios.

Topics covered include:

• Recognising Emotional Cues: Understanding how neurodivergent children may express feelings differently, and how to respond with attuned support.
• Empathising and Validating: Learning language and actions that communicate acceptance and understanding.
• Setting Boundaries and Problem-Solving: Balancing validation with gentle guidance and supporting emotional regulation.
• Building Resilience: Helping their child to develop coping strategies and celebrating their strengths.
• Self-Care for Parents and carers: Managing their own emotions and maintaining well-being while navigating the complexities of neurodiversity

To sign-up for the free session, visit: Introduction to Emotion Coaching Workshop for Parents & Carers of Neurodivergent Children