30-Minute Groups: Managing Big Emotions

Identifying Triggers, Developing Coping Strategies, and Communicating Effectively

Includes Digital Resources!

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SKU: D563-Net

30-Minute Lessons for Small Group or Classroom Instruction

Are you looking for an engaging tool to help your students learn about and manage their big emotions?

This workbook will equip you with everything you need to do just that! Teach social-emotional learning (SEL) skills in thirty-minute lessons for small group or classroom instruction. It’s flexible, adaptable, and requires minimal prep time – no extra materials required!

Designed to build strong emotional intelligence, this workbook is rooted in research-backed strategies to help children become grounded, more confident, and better equipped to navigate big emotions.

Inside, you’ll find:

  • 10 Complete Lessons with ASCA® standards
  • Permission and Completion Letters to send to caregivers
  • Attendance Logs
  • Pre- and Post-Surveys to Assess Program Effectiveness
  • Results Template to share with interested parties

 

Topics include Upstairs and Downstairs Brain, stress busting, braving big emotions, regulation and co-regulation, self-compassion, mending mistakes, and more. The lessons and questions in this thoughtfully crafted resource are designed to help students explore their emotions, learn calming techniques, and develop tools they can use to effectively communicate big feelings in healthy ways.

This workbook’s engaging design allows students to connect with characters and stories, while also having fun and building community with their peers. Use the 30-Minute Groups: Managing Big Emotions workbook to help provide a strong foundation for students to become more emotionally aware and resilient learners!

Written by Giner Healy
Paperback ISBN 9781965066027
Grades 2-9
92 pages
Release Date October 24, 2024

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Ginger Healy

Ginger Healy, LCSW, is a dedicated advocate for children and families with over 25 years of experience in trauma and attachment. She began her career as a child abuse investigator and hospital social worker before becoming a school therapist, where she witnessed firsthand the impact of developmental trauma. For 15 years, Ginger served as a social service supervisor at an international adoption agency, further deepening her expertise in attachment and the complex needs of children.

As Director of Programs at the Attachment & Trauma Network (ATN), she co-hosts the Regulated and Relational podcast with Julie Beem. The podcast focuses on trauma-sensitive education and therapeutic parenting. Ginger is a nationally recognized speaker and trainer. She travels across the country to equip educators, caregivers, and professionals with tools to build resilience through brain-based, nervous system-informed, and ACEs-aware practices. Her work emphasizes supporting emotional regulation through co-regulation, honoring neurodivergence, prioritizing educator well-being, and creating healing-centered homes, classrooms, and communities.

Ginger is also the author of numerous books. Her books offer practical, compassionate resources for caregivers and professionals. As a mother of four, her personal journey with developmental trauma and neurodivergence brings deep empathy to her work. She is committed to fostering safe and connected environments that heal all things human.

Ginger Healy

Ginger Healy, LCSW, is a dedicated advocate for children and families with over 25 years of experience in trauma and attachment. She began her career as a child abuse investigator and hospital social worker before becoming a school therapist, where she witnessed firsthand the impact of developmental trauma. For 15 years, Ginger served as a social service supervisor at an international adoption agency, further deepening her expertise in attachment and the complex needs of children.

As Director of Programs at the Attachment & Trauma Network (ATN), she co-hosts the Regulated and Relational podcast with Julie Beem. The podcast focuses on trauma-sensitive education and therapeutic parenting. Ginger is a nationally recognized speaker and trainer. She travels across the country to equip educators, caregivers, and professionals with tools to build resilience through brain-based, nervous system-informed, and ACEs-aware practices. Her work emphasizes supporting emotional regulation through co-regulation, honoring neurodivergence, prioritizing educator well-being, and creating healing-centered homes, classrooms, and communities.

Ginger is also the author of numerous books. Her books offer practical, compassionate resources for caregivers and professionals. As a mother of four, her personal journey with developmental trauma and neurodivergence brings deep empathy to her work. She is committed to fostering safe and connected environments that heal all things human.

I highly recommend 30 Minute Groups: Managing Big Emotions. Its format is easy to use and highly engaging. You can plan a session with ease knowing the content of each lesson in this book is solid and applicable. Everything you need for a session is contained in this well-organized book. There’s even a quick pre/post survey to show growth in your students’ skills and application of their learning. Additionally, there are wonderful downloadable resources and templates included! Ginger Healy’s resources are among my favorite tools in my toolbox and her newest book is a wonderful and WELCOME addition especially in light of all we are learning about our brain and nervous system responses. Well done and worth every penny!! Thank you, Ginger, for another practical and useful resource!

Sara Kokko
Speech-Language Pathologist

I am a K-5 School Counselor and have been running Self-Regulation groups for 2nd graders. I had been using a different curriculum for the first few sessions, but the kids were not engaged as the information and delivery was very dry. I personally feel that this curriculum is much more kid friendly than other curriculum. It provides psychoeducation as well as fun activities. I find that the kids stay much more engaged and interested when they get to play learning games. The kids really loved playing ‘Would You Rather’…and I did too! When the kids are able to focus on the lesson, they end up learning more too.

Heidi
Elementary School Counselor

This book was a wonderful addition to my list of resources. I have found it to be so handy for lesson planning. It is easy to use, engaging, and well thought out. Ginger’s lessons allow time for students to share, interact, and have fun! Social Emotional learning should be fun and engaging, yet it is hard to find curriculum that is. Very well done! This is appropriate for anyone who works with kids!

Jessica Harris
Educator

As an elementary school principal in a K-5 building, Ginger’s book has been an excellent resource to support the social and emotional well being of our community of learners. The lessons are thoughtfully crafted to be engaging and memorable, making it easier for students to connect with the material and practice emotional regulation skills. I love that it addresses a wide range of ages and developmental levels. The downloadable content is accessible and easy to implement and bring insight into our students’ growth. As an educator driven by the applied educational neuroscience framework, Ginger’s approach to integrating neuroscience principles and ideas that address nervous system responses are spot on. 30-Minute Groups: Managing Big Emotions helps the adults serving our students better equipped to resource themselves and our students. Ginger offers many tools for our toolboxes and equips us with the knowledge to meet students in their brain state and aid in developing regulation skills.

Dustin Springer
School Principal

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