Emotion Coaching Circle: From Theory to Practice

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Instructor: Emily Dills
This course supports educators in developing and refining their emotion coaching skills through real classroom challenges. Each session combines theory, hands-on practice, and peer collaboration to help teachers respond to students’ emotions with empathy and effectiveness, fostering stronger classroom relationships and improving emotional regulation.

Course information

For teachers and support staff
Duration: 12 hours
4 sessions
Live peer-to-peer learning

The methodology

Teachers will learn in small groups of 2-5 colleagues, meeting once a week for 4 weeks. Sessions are 1.5 hours and can be in-person or online.

Course syllabus

Session 1: Foundations of Emotion Coaching

  • • Learn the core principles and science behind emotion coaching
  • • Reflect on personal emotional triggers and responses in the classroom
  • • Observe and discuss real examples of effective emotion coaching

Session 2: Bringing Real Challenges to the Circle

  • • Share and unpack a real emotional classroom situation
  • • Practice coaching techniques through guided role-play
  • • Identify key strategies to try out during the upcoming week

Session 3: Strategy in Action and Collaborative Problem-Solving

  • • Report back on results from applying emotion coaching techniques
  • • Engage in group reflection and brainstorm alternative approaches
  • • Deepen understanding of student behavior through emotional lenses

Session 4: Sustaining Practice and Building Emotional Culture

  • • Refine personal emotion coaching style through peer feedback
  • • Create an action plan to support emotional development in the classroom
  • • Celebrate progress and build a network for continued support

Instructor

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Emily Dills

Emily Dills is an experienced educator, EQ coach, and founder dedicated to transforming how adults engage with kids. With almost 20 years in education, she brings a unique Dual-Generation EQ Model that equips caregivers, educators, and youth workers with practical emotional intelligence tools to better support children’s development. Emily’s work blends research-backed strategies with real-life experience to create confident, emotionally healthy adults who can help kids thrive.

How it works

You will join a group of 2 to 5 colleagues, and as a group, you will meet 4 times, either in person or online, at a time you all agree on.

1

Join a circle

Organize your study group with colleagues. You'll have 3 days to "match," from January 2 to January 5.

2

Agree on a schedule

Decide the most convenient time for your sessions, online or in person.

3

Join and collaborate

When the session arrives, connect with your colleagues and complete the activities together.

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