Emotion coaching is a research-based five-step process developed by Dr. John Gottman designed to teach children basic emotional skills and competence.
“Emotion Coaches” accept emotions, even those seen as negative, as a fact of life and use emotional moments to teach kids life lessons and build closer relationships.
Along with acceptance of emotions, Emotion Coaches set limits on inappropriate behavior, teach kids how to regulate feelings, find appropriate outlets and solve problems.
Emotion coaches have a strong awareness of their own emotions and the emotions of others. They recognize that all emotions serve a purpose.