Emotion Coaching with Dr. Anna Campbell, R.Psych.

In this episode, Dr. Jenn is joined by Dr. Anna Campbell, a Registered Clinical Psychologist from Nova Scotia. Dr. Campbell describes what emotion coaching is, and how and when to use it. This episode describes emotions as valuable information, outlines that all emotions are okay, and highlights that emotions offer an important opportunity for connection with our kids, particularly when they are validated.

Resources:

• Gottman Institute Website- Online Course on Emotion Coaching: https://www.gottman.com/product/emotion-coaching-the-heart-of-parenting-online/
• Mental Health Foundations Website: www.mentalhealthfoundations.com
• Dr. Lafrance and Ashely Miller also have a fantastic book called “What to Say to Kids When Nothing Seems to Work.”
• Institute for Emotion-Focused Family Therapy website: efftinternational.org has a link on where to find EFFT therapists.