This course is designed for teachers, parents, and caregivers who want to better understand and support children in managing stress and developing self-regulation skills. Participants will explore practical strategies to help children cope with everyday challenges, stay focused, and engage positively in learning and daily activities.
Children often show signs of stress in ways that can be challenging to manage—difficulty paying attention, irritability, oppositional behaviour, impulsivity, trouble following routines, or difficulty engaging in positive activities. Traditional approaches using rewards and punishments may provide temporary compliance but do not address the underlying causes of stress and behavioural difficulties.
Self-regulation goes beyond self-control. It focuses on helping children recognize and respond effectively to stressors, recover from overstimulation, and develop internal motivation to engage in tasks and learning without relying on external rewards or fear of punishment.
In this course, participants will learn how to:
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Identify signs of stress and overstimulation in children
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Support students in recognizing and managing their own emotional and behavioural responses
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Adjust the learning environment to reduce stress and promote focus
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Encourage engagement and motivation without using grades, punishments, or rewards
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Apply practical strategies for children who are easily distracted or struggle with energy and focus
Through a combination of theory, practical examples, and hands-on activities, participants will gain tools to create a classroom or home environment that fosters calm, focused, and motivated learners. This course will empower educators and caregivers to help children thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.
Through this course participants will:
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Recognize stress behaviors and reduce main stressors.
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Apply mindfulness, breathing, and movement techniques for self-regulation.
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Support students in managing emotions, building empathy, and strengthening teamwork.
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Differentiate between stress behavior, misbehavior, self-control, and self-regulation.
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Develop creative strategies for trauma-informed teaching.
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Apply emotional intelligence in everyday and professional interactions.
Methods and tools:
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Lectures and presentations, exercises, discussions, teamwork, group work, role-playing, study visits , interactive activities
It includes:
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25 hours of classes spread over 5 course days,
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Learning Materials,
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Optional Cultural Activities and Visits,
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Participants’ Evaluation Feedback,
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Certificate of Attendance and Europass mobility
