“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.”
— Frederick Douglass
Why EQ and YOU?
In the first five years of life, children begin to understand who they are, what they are feeling and what to expect when interacting with others. This helps them develop their “Sense of Self” and the understanding of “Relationships and Others”. This forms the foundation for the type of adult they will grow up to be.
Research states that socially and emotionally equipped children are productive, cooperative and show signs of being better leaders. In fact, EQ is more indicative of future professional success than IQ. Daniel Goleman (American Psychologist) states that children with higher EQ earn better grades, stay in school longer and make healthier choices in life.
What is EQ and YOU?
EQ and You — The ABC's of a Happy Child is a program developed at MindSpeak, based on the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) program, principles of Play Therapy and Mindfulness. Our classes span over a month and take place once a week.
The SEL model is defined as “the process through which students gain and effectively apply the knowledge, attitude and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and express empathy for others, develop and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions”, thereby enhancing a child's EQ (Emotional Intelligence).
Through our 1-hour weekly classes we work towards developing your child's EQ by creating:
- Awareness: Regarding emotions the child experiences in everyday scenarios.
- Behaviour: Helping them understand the behaviour that follows the emotional experience.
- Change: Helping them make a change in the way they process, express and deal with their emotions.
Additionally, we aim to increase emotional understanding and interaction between the child and parent. Parents play an active role during the program and are provided with self-reflective materials that can be practiced at home. At the end of the program, a brief reflective (non-diagnostic) report of the child will be shared.
Focus of our classes
- Self-Awareness
- Management
- Social Awareness
- Relationship Skills
- Responsible Decision Making
With fun-filled activities like
- Crafts
- Stories
- Puppets
- Music & Movement
- Mindfulness
- Meditation
EQ and YOU Class Model
Our class is divided into blocks. One block contains four themes/classes (2 social themes and 2 emotion-based themes).
- For ages
- 3 years and above
- Duration
- 45–60 minutes
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Mode
- Online and offline
How do online classes work?
- A link will be shared through WhatsApp to join the class.
- We begin with a paid demo class. Afterwards you can decide if you would like to sign up for a block.
- The duration and frequency of classes remain the same.
- Class themes and activities are customised according to the age and needs of the child.
- At the end of one block (4 classes), if you and your little one would like to continue, we'll book further blocks.
- Resources (discussion / reflective activity sheets, videos etc.) are shared through WhatsApp after each class.
- If your little one completes 3 blocks (12 classes), a reflective report will be shared with you.
How do offline classes work?
- We request parents to arrange a space and a minimum of 3 children.
- We begin with a paid demo class. Afterwards you can decide if you would like to sign up for a block.
- The duration and frequency of classes remain the same.
- Class themes and activities are customised according to the age and needs of the child.
- Resources pertaining to the concepts and skills of each theme are shared during class.
- If your little one completes 3 blocks (12 classes), a reflective report will be shared with you.
Parenting Support Session (optional)
With Ms. Leenoor Lingzyer Foning — Creator of EQ & YOU, UK-licensed Counselling Psychologist & Founder of MindSpeak.
What is it?
A one-on-one online session with Ms. Leenoor — a dedicated space to talk freely, ask questions, and explore how to best support your child's emotional journey.
Why?
Even with the best programs, parenting brings up questions that go beyond a class. This session is a chance to pause, reflect, and be heard.
For:
Parents whose child has completed three full blocks (12 classes in total) of the EQ & YOU program.