My Emotions

Helping Children Understand, Express, and Manage Emotions


My Emotions is a structured group program designed to help children recognize emotions in themselves and others, understand how different situations evoke emotions, and develop effective coping strategies. Through social stories and role-playing activities, participants will learn alternative actions for managing challenging situations in a supportive and engaging environment.

Program Details:

  • Duration: April 2 – June 18
  • Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM (2x/week)
  • Ages: 6–9 years
  • Location: 1870 Birchmount Rd; Scarborough, ON
  • Language: English

Goals of the Program:

  • Recognize and label emotions in oneself and others
  • Match different scenarios with corresponding emotions
  • Learn and practice coping and relaxation strategies
  • Engage in role-playing to apply coping strategies in real-life situations

Eligibility:

To participate in My Emotions, children must:

  • Be “group ready” (able to stay in a room with peers without engaging in behaviours that may pose a risk to themselves or others, such as high rates of aggression, self-injury, or elopement)
  • Be able to sit and attend to a group lesson for at least 10 minutes
  • Be able to make spontaneous requests
  • Be able to understand others using sentences

What to Expect:

  • Engaging lessons incorporating social stories and role-playing
  • A safe and supportive space to explore emotions
  • Hands-on practice with coping strategies
  • Guidance from experienced professionals to build emotional awareness

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