Is Your Child Struggling With Big Emotions, Confidence, or Friendships?

A structured 6-week emotional skills program for ages 11–14

This program may be eligible for coverage under some extended health plans. (Please check with your provider).

At this age, children are navigating:

Stronger emotions, Changing friendships, Social pressure, Identity development and Increased exposure to online and peer information, they may not fully understand.

Many don’t have the tools to manage what they’re experiencing.

What You Might Be Seeing at Home

Often, they feel things strongly but

don’t know how to process or express it.

  • Emotional outbursts or sudden shutdowns

  • Difficulty explaining feelings

  • Sensitivity to peer comments or rejection

  • Friendship conflicts or instability

  • Low or fragile confidence

  • Avoidance of school or social situations

You’re not imagining it.

This stage is intense for them.

A structured program

not just a talking group

This is a 6-week structured group program for ages 11–14 designed to help young people build emotional and social skills.

Understand and name their emotions

Manage overwhelm and frustration

Pausing before reacting impulsively

Navigate friendships and social situations

Communicate more clearly and confidently

Understanding personal boundaries and respectful behaviour

This is not an open discussion group.

It is a guided, structured skills program.

What sessions look like

6 weekly sessions

60 minutes per session

Small group (maximum 8 participants)

Structured exercises, activities, and guided discussion

Safe, supportive environment

Each session is planned and facilitated. There is no unstructured or free-for-all sharing.

Clear safety and boundaries

To ensure a safe and appropriate environment for all participants:

All sessions are age-appropriate and professionally facilitated

Discussions are structured and guided at all times

No personal explicit content is discussed or explored

Participants are not required to share personal experiences

Respectful language and behaviour is expected at all times

Confidentiality within the group is maintained (with standard safety limits for safeguarding)

Topics related to growing up, boundaries, and social understanding are handled in a general, educational, and non-explicit way

The focus is always on emotional understanding, respect, and healthy communication

This Is a Good Fit If Your Child:

Gets overwhelmed emotionally

Struggles with confidence or friendships

Finds it hard to express how they feel

Lacks confidence in themselves or their abilities

Needs practical tools for emotional regulation

Would benefit from structured group support

This May Not Be Suitable If:

- Your child is not willing to participate in group-based learning

- Your child requires intensive individual therapeutic support

- There are immediate safety or high-risk concerns requiring specialist intervention

A short screening call is required before enrolment is confirmed.

Why parents choose this program

Better emotional awareness

Stronger communication

Improved

self-control

More confidence in social situations

Because it’s not vague support

it’s structured skill-building.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Hello, I'm Nike

Registered Clinical Counsellor (BCACC)

I work with young people to help them develop emotional awareness, confidence, and practical life skills.

My approach is structured, supportive, and focused on helping children understand their emotions and respond to life situations in healthier ways.

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Program Details

 Age group:

   11–14

DURATION

    6 WEEKS

FORMAT:

    ONLINE.

start date:

    5 TH OF may, 2026

group size:

   8 participants

Small group sizes are intentional to ensure safety, structure, and individual attention.

Limited spaces available

This program is designed to help children build emotional skills they will use in everyday life, at school, at home, and in friendships.

STILL NOT SURE?

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this program for?

This program is designed for children aged 11–14.

Is this therapy?

No. This is a structured emotional skills program, not individual therapy.

It focuses on helping young people build practical skills for managing emotions, confidence, and social situations.

What happens in the session?

Each session is structured and guided. It includes short teaching, activities, and supported discussion.

Children are never put on the spot or forced to share personal experiences.

What if my child is shy and doesnt like to speak in groups?

That’s completely fine. Participation is supported, not forced.

Activities are designed so children can engage in different ways (writing, reflection, small group tasks).

Will sensitive topics be discussed?

Topics are handled in a general, age-appropriate, and structured way.

The focus is on emotional understanding, communication, boundaries, and social situations—not explicit discussion or personal disclosure.

How many people will be in a session?

Groups are kept small with a maximum of 8 participants to ensure safety, structure, and individual attention.

How will I know if this a right for my child?

A short screening call is completed before enrolment.

This ensures the program is appropriate and that your child will benefit from the group.

What if my child is struggling more seriously?

If your child requires more intensive or individual support, this program may not be suitable.

In that case, a more appropriate referral or recommendation will be discussed during the screening call.