Feel to Heal

Kids should learn how to control their feelings early on.

Feelings are an integral part of every human being’s life. Emotions do not ask if they can come.

Rather, they just come and then we understand them, consider them, and name them.

WHY THIS PROGRAM?

The Feel to Heal program helps children aged 3 to 6 to begin to master the recognition, naming, and emotion management skills necessary for their lifelong well-being. The general goal of the program is to encourage emotional literacy, as well as to acquaint educators with various desired skills, tools, and strategies that are meant to make children thrive in this field.

The Feel to Heal program is created by Smiljana Grujic, the very heart of all programs here at NDF.

YOU'VE ALREADY MET HER

Smiljana, who is also the brains behind our “Support, NOT perfection” program, is a psychologist and psychotherapist with years of experience in working with parents and children, mainly focusing on emotional management and compassionate communication.

Emotions make us human and they all have a purpose. If ignored, they only intensify. People who know how to manage their feelings are found to be more successful in all areas of life and have fewer psychological difficulties.

FEEL TO HEAL IN FIVE STEPS

  • First, we designate a quiet emotions corner – a space where all emotions are welcome and can be discussed.
  • In it, we support children’s need for contact but also loneliness, so they can reflect on their emotions and understand them better.
  • With the support of adults, children discover strategies for managing basic emotions – such as anger, fear, and sadness.
  • Then, we ensure that children master the skills of relaxation in situations when they are overwhelmed by an unpleasant emotional state.
  • Finally, we assure that children share their emotional states without fear.

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CURRENT SPONSORS

In 2021, The UniCredit Foundation awarded the Novak Djokovic Foundation with a grant, as a part of their “Every child is equally important” initiative.