In a world of increasing uncertainty, more children are affected by stress and anxiety. As a teacher, social worker, youth mentor, or sports coach, you may feel unsure how best to support them, lacking the confidence to help children navigate big emotions. Without the right guidance, stress and anxiety can lead to disengagement and challenging behaviours, making it harder for tamariki to learn and thrive.
Building Emotional Resilience supports child-centred professionals to empower children and young people with the knowledge and skills to identify, understand, and manage their emotions — strengthening resilience and overall wellbeing.
Developed by experienced educators at Jade Speaks Up Educational Trust, this programme is grounded in neuroscience and explained in clear, accessible language to support understanding of how the brain processes emotions. Learning is brought to life through embodied drama-based activities that help children integrate new skills into their daily lives.
Whether you are new to emotional literacy or a seasoned professional refreshing your practice, this self-paced e-learning course provides practical, evidence-based tools to help children regulate emotions, build empathy, and develop resilience as they navigate everyday challenges.
Who is this course for?
This programme is designed for child-centred professionals supporting tamariki, rangatahi, and their whānau, including:
- Teachers and teacher aids
- Education leaders
- Social workers
- Youth mentors
- Sports coaches
- Occupational therapists
- Whānau support workers
What will I learn?
- Why emotional literacy is essential for children’s learning, relationships, and overall wellbeing.
- How to support children to recognise, understand, and manage big emotions, including stress and anxiety.
- Practical, evidence-based strategies to help children develop emotional regulation, empathy, and communication skills.
- How strengthening emotional literacy can improve behaviour, build trust, and deepen connections with peers and adults.
COURSE ACCESS: 60 days
DURATION: 3 hours
COMPLETION RULES: All units must be completed. Leads to a certificate with a duration of 2 years.
RESTRICTIONS ON USE: This course is for individual use only. Access, sharing or distribution of course content with anyone is strictly prohibited, including its use to develop and train others. By registering for this course, you agree to comply with our Terms & Conditions.
$80
“This course has given me the tools and confidence to better support my students’ emotional needs. It’s a game-changer for creating a positive, safe learning environment. It is also absolutely wonderful to see te ao Māori woven into this mahi.”
– Simone C, Secondary School Teacher.
There is so much amazing content in this course that would be of such benefit to ākonga! A wonderful array of strategies that I look forward to implementing in my classroom.”
– Alex W, Primary School Teacher