Do you want your kids to thrive no matter what life throws at them? This ongoing course will teach your child the skills needed to not only bounce back when facing a challenge, but how to bounce forward with resilience, confidence and optimism!

During this ongoing course, your child will learn several practical and simple-to-apply strategies for building resilience. The course is meant to equip kids with the skills they need to respond with confidence and optimism to the challenges that they will inevitably face. 

Examples listed below of topics covered:

[LESSON 1] -Students will learn how to use a specific emotion regulation tool to become more aware of their emotions and feelings in their body in response to various experiences. 

[LESSON 2] -Students will learn how to practice emotion regulation strategies and relaxation exercises to be able to stay in control of their emotions and feel confident in their ability to get back to a calmer state.

[LESSON 3] -Students will learn the concept of choosing a "growth mindset" to better understand that they have control over their learning and behaviors, and apply it to developing a habit of expressing gratitude. 

[LESSON 4] -Students will learn how to develop healthy thinking habits by being aware of unhelpful thoughts and applying a strategy to shift toward more helpful thinking. 

[LESSON 5] - Students will learn how to communicate and listen more effectively so that they feel heard and understood, and to increase connection in their relationships.

[LESSON 6] - Students will learn how to handle uncomfortable conversations and conflict using assertive communication.

[LESSON 7] -Students will learn about flexible thinking, and apply a specific problem-solving strategy so that they feel more confident in their ability to overcome the challenges that come up in life.

[LESSON 8] -Students will identify their personal strengths and consider their ability to contribute, as well as understand the importance of developing a support network for stronger resilience. 

(**NOTE: I have 8 different lessons that I rotate through. Your child can join us at ANY TIME, but please know that the material repeats after 8 weeks in a row.)  

HERE ARE THE DATES FOR EACH CLASS FOR EACH SECTION: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1V2OaCLBKVeMgHcIOfY13xCqQA23yFmNr4f06n-8FqTA/edit?usp=sharing

If the dates don't work for you, I also offer this as a multi-day course: https://outschool.com/classes/bounce-back-buddies-resiliency-skills-training-for-kids-Uzjd1ckv?usid=HQ2DyQyi&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

These skills all contribute to a more resilient kid! When life knocks you off course, resilience helps you to not only bounce back, but also to bounce forward and get stronger on the inside! Classes are designed to be interactive and sometimes silly as we engage in conversations and games about these topics, use worksheets to practice, and occasionally watch brief videos to illustrate the skills.

Kids who learn resiliency skills are equipped to navigate the ups and downs of life so that they can reach their potential. Resilience can be broken down into specific skill sets that can be learned and strengthened, just like a muscle. The process of building resilience is not reserved for those experiencing significant adversity- it can be learned by anyone at any age, and may even prevent future issues. Kids who learn and practice resiliency skills have an increased likelihood that they will be mentally healthy and feel happier as they navigate the often stressful, rapidly changing world.