Date: Tue Oct 13, 6:30 PM CST - Tue Oct 13, 7:30 PM CST
Category:
- Adult Training
Level:
- Volunteers
This is a virtual event.
One minute, your girls are laughing and having fun. The next, someone is in tears because they didn't get the first turn, two girls are arguing over something that seemed insignificant, or a girl has completely shut down after making a mistake.
Sound familiar?
Emotional regulation is one of the biggest skills girls are developing, and as troop leaders, we're often on the front lines of helping them navigate disappointment, frustration, anxiety, excitement, and everything in between. The good news? You don't need to be a counselor to make a meaningful difference.
In this practical, confidence-building training, you'll learn why girls experience emotions so intensely, what is actually happening in their developing brains, and how you can respond in ways that help girls feel safe, understood, and capable of working through their emotions.
We'll explore:
* Why "big reactions" happen and what girls are really communicating.
* The difference between emotional regulation and emotional suppression.
* Age-appropriate expectations from Daisies through Ambassadors.
* Strategies to de-escalate emotional moments without power struggles.
* How to coach girls through conflict, disappointment, and frustration.
* Ways to create a troop environment where girls feel emotionally safe and supported.
* Simple techniques you can use immediately at your next meeting.
You'll leave with practical tools, realistic expectations, and greater confidence in handling emotional moments, whether it's calming a frustrated Daisy, helping Juniors navigate friendship drama, or supporting older girls through stress and conflict.
Because every emotional moment is also a leadership opportunity. When girls learn that their feelings are accepted, manageable, and temporary, they build resilience, confidence, and the lifelong skills they'll carry far beyond Girl Scouts.
