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The Be An EMPATH Method for Emotional Resilience

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Show Up Authentically in Emotionally Charged Moments

Emotions are real, raw, and can be confusing at every age—for the kids experiencing them and the adults trying to help. Whether you're a parent, educator, or professional, you've probably felt the pressure to say the right thing, respond the right way, or somehow always stay calm. That pressure can lead to guilt, perfectionism, and second-guessing.

The Be an EMPATH method was originally conceived to help parents manage meltdowns and build children's emotional resilience. The adults discovered a surprising benefit. They were learning just as much as the kids, about managing not only their children's emotions but their own. Along the way, they discovered how to slow down, tune in, and communicate more effectively, not only with children but with everyone in their lives, while maintaining their sense of calm.

Join Dr. Danda to learn how the Be an EMPATH method can help you show up authentically in emotionally charged moments, whether you're supporting a child, navigating family dynamics, or simply wanting to feel more grounded and resilient in your own emotional experiences.

What You'll Learn

  • Why traditional approaches often backfire – Understand why logic and consequences don't work during emotional meltdowns, and discover what does
  • How to help others calm while staying centered yourself – Gain confidence supporting children and adults through big emotions without losing your own equilibrium
  • Communication skills that work under stress – Develop practical language and approaches for high-tension moments with kids, colleagues, clients, and family
  • Strategies for in-the-moment regulation and long-term resilience – Build tools you can use right away and practices that sustain you over time

Who This Workshop Is For

  • Parents navigating meltdowns, bedtime battles, and sibling conflicts
  • Educators supporting students through big feelings and behavioral challenges
  • Mental health professionals working with families, children, and adults experiencing emotional dysregulation
  • Anyone who wants to communicate more effectively when emotions run high—at home, at work, or in the community

You'll leave with a memorable framework, practical language you can use immediately, and renewed confidence for the emotionally demanding moments life brings.

YOUR SPEAKER
Dr. Caroline Danda
Licensed clinical child & adolescent psychologist.
Date & Time
May 28, 2026
Location
Johnson County Community College
Format
In-person workshop
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  • Prairie Village, KS 66209
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