The goal of EQ for kidz is to cultivate vital emotional intelligence and social skills in children ages 4-12, along with the help of their parents. Some of these practical life skills include self-awareness, communication, resilience, and empathy. By building emotional intelligence skills through mindfulness activities and interactive games, EQ for kidz teaches young children how to Recognize, Understand, Label, Express and Regulate (R.U.L.E.R.) their emotions. Susanna also coaches parents with proven tools and techniquews to become lifelong ‘Emotion Coaches’ for their children. The EQ program, which includes 10 2-hr sessions of emotion coaching with Susanna has 3 main objectives: 1. CONNECT: Guide parents to become lifelong “Emotion Coaches”, connecting in a more meaningful and positive way with their children. 2. EMPOWER: Give children emotional and social skills training in the early years in order to become successful, happy and healthy adults. 3. THRIVE : Improve parent-child relationships and create a more peaceful, loving home environment. Along with providing individual and small-group training programs based on the latest research, EQ for kidz also facilitates parent workshops on communication, empathy, and self-regulation at international schools and throughout the community. From the founder, Susanna: "EQ for kidz is the culmination of everything I’ve worked towards - my multicultural background, my degrees in Early Childhood Education and Developmental Psychology, my experience working with children in the home and school setting, my unusually high EQ and my passion for parenting skills. EQ for kidz is my passion and purpose." If you are interested in learning more about Susanna, read this article: https://www.bkkkids.com/blog/bangkok-faces-susanna-nicol-eq-specialist-for-kids/
