Mindfulness & SEL Mentorship
Personalized 1-on-1 social-emotional coaching for kids
Empower your child with the social-emotional skills they’ll use for the rest of their lives.
Nurturing emotional intelligence in your sensitive child can be tough.
I get it because I see it all the time with my clients and their kids.
Your child is sensitive and has a difficult time processing their deep feelings. Their thoughts and feelings can quickly turn into reactions against themselves or others.
Your child’s emotional experience affects your own emotions, which in turn, affects them, too. You feel at a loss for the “right” words to respond to them and strategies to teach them.
Sometimes they lay in bed at night with all of the day’s thoughts running through their minds, unable to “turn” their thoughts off. They have trouble focusing and are easily distracted by stimuli.
You wish you had language and tools at your disposal, so you can easily access them without a second thought.
When you empower your child with emotional intelligence…
They can process and express their emotions on their own, in healthy ways.
They understand their thoughts and actively search out positive ways of looking at things.
You can act as a calm anchor in their emotional storm. Your kids’ emotions don’t extend boundaries and seep into your own feelings. You feel prepared with multiple tools at your disposal.
You both speak the same emotional language and share your experiences as a family. There are rituals and routines set in place to ensure a home full of gratitude, empathy, and resilience.
This is possible for you, your child, and your entire family.
All about mindfulness mentorship
Personalized online classroom for emotional Literacy & life learning
Mindfulness mentorship is a unique experience where I meet the child each week in an online classroom, and we engage in self-awareness practices, social-emotional learning, growing, and reflecting together. Each session is tailored to meet the needs, levels, and interests of your child or tween.
I create a welcoming and safe space for both of us to fully show up, engage in what’s present, and add important life skills to our life toolboxes. These sessions are also interactive and fun; they include drawing activities, videos, singing, creating mind maps, and playing games — all based on social-emotional practices kids can use in their daily lives.
Empower your child
Social-emotional skills and knowledge empower your child. We cover areas like:
- Emotional intelligence
- Self-awareness
- Empathy
- Friendship
- The “emotional” brain
- Tools to calm our nervous system
- Creativity
- Reflection
His mind now allows him time to choose how to respond instead of simply letting feelings take over.
David in an online class with Kelsey
“My eldest is extremely sensitive and would struggle to manage his huge feelings and would lash out at others. After working with Kelsey and learning how to use his breath and embrace all of the parts of him, he can now talk about his feelings as they are appearing and his mind allows him some time to choose how to respond instead of simply letting the feelings take over. I cannot recommend Kelsey highly enough!”
Debbie H.
Mother of David and Sammy
Perfect for you if you…
- Want to implement new emotional language and tools at home
- Value social-emotional learning and self-awareness
- Are open and aware of your own triggers, feelings, and thoughts
- Are ready to support your child’s emotional well-being and mental health
- See the value in having another professional adult to act as a guide, teacher, counselor, coach, and cheerleader for your child
- Want to empower you and family with more self-worth, emotional intelligence, and awareness
Being able to provide emotional support for my daughter is priceless.
My daughter was struggling with an emotional conflict and having trouble talking about it when I reached out to Kelsey. They developed a warm rapport almost immediately, and Sam quickly went from feeling very alone with her problem to looking forward to their meetings. Meeting over Zoom in her own environment helped Sam be honest and open, which would have been more difficult in an office environment.
Sam always leaves her meetings with a smile and I’ve seen her incorporate the tools and language she’s learned from Kelsey in the middle of a conflict. Working with Kelsey has changed the tone of the conflicts in our home. We can now address big issues in a calm, non-threatening way because we better understand our conflicts.
The write up Kelsey provides after each meeting helps me discuss with my daughter what she is processing. I feel safe and comforted knowing that I’ve found a trusted source and guide for her. Sam enjoys these meetings so much that I’m confident she’ll always be willing to discuss new issues with Kelsey, and being able to provide this support for my daughter is priceless.
Kaitlin, Sam’s Mom
I feel happier and mindful instead of mindFULL.
I always look forward to my classes with Ms. Kelsey because they make me feel happier and more mindful instead of mindFULL.
Ms. Kelsey combines things I like, such as Harry Potter, into our games. Once she described a situation and asked me to write what Hermione would say using NVC. When we talked about what makes individuals special, I wrote about what’s special about different characters from Harry Potter.
I get to choose what we start our classes with and I like watching animations to learn about new subjects. I like emotional roll-call, which asks me what I’m feeling at that moment. We also talk about why I feel that way. I always feel an 8 or higher during class. That’s why I like sessions with Ms. Kelsey.
Sam
Who am I?
My name is Kelsey Beth.
I am a lover of coffee shops, travels, doodles, and most of all — teaching and guiding children!
I have spent the majority of my life healing my own emotional experience, and in the meantime, have trained and learned how to teach children to do the same, so they can save years of unveiling stories and unlayering emotions from their childhood.
I believe your child and every child deserves this type of social and emotional spring of well-being.
What you get
Weekly online, social-emotional and life coaching for your child (1-hour sessions)
Tailor-made, professionally designed lessons that speak to your child’s interests, needs, and levels
Weekly audio practices, reflection sheets, or book recommendations to help you and your child practice together
Weekly debriefing, including home implementation tips and talking points
Email support for parents during weekdays
My expert experience, guidance, support, and love
Book a free consultation
Meet with me for a free mini-lesson for your child to understand more about what I do and how I do it.
FAQ
Can I join my child’s sessions?
You are completely welcome to join your child’s sessions. I leave it up to the parents and child to decide what is best for them. I also send you recordings of each lesson, as well as written comments too, if you feel it is better for your child to engage in our sessions individually.
Where are you based?
I am currently based in The Hague, Netherlands (time zone GMT +1). However, I spend much of my time traveling and visiting family in the United States, where I was born and raised.
When is payment due?
Full payment is due at the start of our sessions together. Payment plans are also available if requested.
Are payments refundable?
Currently, payments are not refundable for this service. However, if you feel these sessions are not working out for you or your child midway through the sessions, please contact me and we can come up with a plan that feels good for both of us.
Do you offer the mentorship program for teens or parents?
Yes and no! I currently offer this service for kids, tweens, and teens. Contact me here to learn more and share what you are looking for!
Do you offer ongoing support after the project is over?
Yes. I am always available to continue offering support through the purchase of more sessions, or email support. I am also in the process of launching a online membership space, which will contain several lessons, videos, and materials for continued learning and support.
When can we get started?
My next availabile spots for the mentorship is in June 2021.
I have another question!
Send me an email at hello@thewholenhappy.com and I’ll be in touch soon!
My daughter now understands what’s going on in her mind.
“Kelsey Beth is a wonderful, caring teacher. She has a fun way of presenting information through art, music, and stories. She left a lasting impression on my daughter and got her to engage, which is a difficult task. We really enjoyed this experience. If your kids need help understanding what’s going on in their minds and how to deal with it, Kelsey Beth can help!”
Lauren M.
Mother of Gia
Gia in an online class with Kelsey