“What’s That Feeling?”
This project has been funded by the Foundation of Early Education Graduates and is developed in partnership with Selby Community House and local professional practitioners.
This page is for information about the project and resources shared during the workshops.
More workshops coming in 2025
About this project:
Informed by statistics that indicate a huge decrease in children and young people attending school, and research into correlates between Emotional Intelligence and school performance, Selby Community House applied for a grant to run this project. The project is a series of workshops, engaging professional therapeutic specialists. Each workshop focuses on a different therapeutic angle, from Art Therapy to Nature-based therapy!
The project is free to attend and is for children aged 4-8 years old.
Project Resources:
“Emotional Regulation in Early Childhood: Implications for Socioemotional and Academic Components of School Readiness”
This resource is an academic paper that has informed the project “What’s That Feeling”. It is a wealth of exceptional resources and a great insight into the world of emotional intelligence.
“Child Australia: Emotional Intelligence”
The above link is another resource about Emotional Intelligence, created by Child Australia.
“Bully Stoppers: Emotional Intelligence”
This resource is provided by the Victorian Government, and is part of “Bully Stoppers” program. It gives a brief outline about Emotional Intelligence.
“Kids Helpline: Services and In-School Programs List”
This is a list of resources available for parents, schools and other child-based networks provided by Kids Helpline.
Past Workshops
Below are the posters from past workshops held as part of this incredible project.
Facilitator's information
Eliza Phillips
Eliza is a child and adolescent counsellor with additional qualifications in Art Therapy and Play Therapy. She is also a qualified and registered teacher.
Eliza utilises different creative modalities to assist children and their families experiencing anxiety, school refusal, trauma, grief, depression, behavioural challenges etc.
Eliza has experience working with clients with ASD, ADHD, PDA, learning delays/disabilities, OCD and sensory issues. Also available for adult Art Therapy.
forestheartcreative@gmail.com
0429 155 716
Nat Atkins
Nat is an Ayurvedic practitioner, Yoga teacher and energetic healer on a mission to facilitate transformational healing of body, mind, emotion and spirit.
Nat’s offerings at Ranges Integrative Health include Ayurvedic lifestyle, nutrition and spiritual coaching, Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Kati Basti, and Yoga for healing and transformation.
Nat started practicing yoga in her teens when her mum became her first Yoga teacher and inspiration. In her twenties, Nat experienced the profound benefits of Yoga in overcoming chronic stress, anxiety and depression.
natalie.atkins@rangesintegrativehealth.com.au
0433 451 779