You can expect to cover the key learning outcomes from the Mind Ninjas Kids course: Managing Thoughts and Emotions, with additional tools to help with parenting.

• Course Duration: 6 weeks
• Session frequency – weekly
• Session duration: 60 – 90 minute classes held weekly
  • Proposed structure: 60 minute of class content with an activity.
  • Optional: an additional 30 minutes to explore specific issues with the
  group.
• Course Fee: KES 12,000/-

Week 1 – Being me

1. Identity and labelling – being me is my superpower.
2. Introduction to thoughts and emotions – emotions do not define me.
3. Practicing gratitude – our perspective is everything.
4. The power of the breath – calm the mind, calm the situation.
5. Mindfulness – being in the present for parents.

Activity – Creating a gratitude jar & Wheel of Emotions l Self work – 3 good things daily journal

Week 2 – Planting Thought Seeds

1. Thoughts, feelings and behaviours – I can control our thoughts.
2. The mind body connection – listen to the body – what is it telling me?
3. Positive self talk – planting a positive thought seed
4. Flipping the thought – I create my happy
5. Expression of love – Love is an action

Activity – origami shape l Self work – Thoughts and feelings journal & 21 day self love challenge.

Week 3 – Big Feelings

1. Understanding big feelings – the impact of intensity and frequency
2. Introduction to unhelpful thinking
3. Identifying the triggers in yourself and your children
4. Pressing the pause button – recognise, relax, release and refocus
5. Coping mechanisms for big feelings to use at home.
6. Letting go – understanding your circle of control

Activity – Mindful jar l Self work – Thoughts and feelings journal

Week 4 – Fears and Anxiety

1. Mind body connection – Fight, flight and freeze response
2. Sources of stress and anxiety – the times we live in and the impact on our wellness
3. Coping mechanisms for fears and anxiety
4. Tools to support yourself and your child
5. Creating a safe home environment

Activity – Face my Fears Chatterbox l Self work – Practice the tools from the class

Week 5 – Empathy and Relationship Building

1. Nurturing connection with your child.
2. Maintaining open communication
3. Demonstrating active listening
4. Being present
5. Perceptions of reality
6. Your child’s journey

Activity – Parent-child connection plan l Self work – Practice the tools from the class

Week 6 – Summary

1. Summary of previous weeks’ learning outcome
2. Preparation of a vision board