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Emotion Coaching

WHAT IS EMOTION COACHING?

Emotion Coaching; a way of being, a way of transforming..

Emotion Coaching, in its most general sense, is a communication method that helps children understand why they experience different emotions and how to cope with them. It is both a technique/method and a philosophy that focuses on better understanding and expressing the emotions that strongly influence children’s behaviors. Emotion Coaching emphasizes the importance of considering the underlying emotions beneath behaviors and the significance of staying present and accepting in supporting children’s behavioral, mental, and emotional well-being.

Emotion Coaching is actually a natural style of communication. It promotes the establishment of long-term quality relationships that aim to enhance emotional and behavioral self-regulation while also supporting the development of stress regulation skills. This evidence-based approach is recommended as a valuable method for parents, early childhood educators, and professionals in supporting children’s behavior.

The Emotion Coaching approach is a scientifically grounded approach that is based on building emotional connections and fostering an empathetic perspective with children. This approach views intense emotional moments as opportunities for children to learn appropriate behaviors. Additionally, the Emotion Coaching approach helps adults gain knowledge about both their own emotions and the emotions of children, enabling them to communicate more effectively with children. Moreover, adults who are sensitive to children’s thoughts and feelings can support children in understanding their own behaviors.

Scıentific Foundations Of The Emotion Coaching Approach

Emotion Coaching is based on the research and experimental foundations developed by Dr. John Gottman and his colleagues, who have been studying family dynamics and publishing numerous works on emotional intelligence and parenting styles for over forty years. Their longitudinal research has guided thousands of couples and parents, focusing on the process of emotional regulation rather than simply changing behavior. In other words, Emotion Coaching emphasizes not only the behavior itself but also the emotions and desires that govern that behavior (http://emotioncoaching.gottman.com). Additionally, this approach provides insights into raising children with high emotional intelligence and establishing positive and long-lasting relationships between adults and children.

EMOTION COACHING
UK INSTITUTE

In the process of adapting Emotion Coaching practices to teacher-child relationships in educational settings and parent-child relationships in home environments, the Emotion Coaching UK Institute, founded by researchers Dr. Janet Rose, Dr. Louise Gilbert, and Dr. Licette Gus from the Department of Educational Psychology at Bath Spa University, has played a significant role. Under the leadership of these researchers, numerous studies have been conducted with children, young people, their teachers, and parents, focusing on their emotional and behavioral development, which has shaped the approach to its current form. Emotion Coaching UK Institute (ECUK) also organizes trainings, provides accreditation to schools, and trains international practitioner trainers to support the widespread adoption of the approach on both national and global levels (www.emotioncoachinguk.com).

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