In this 6 week programme we break down the skills of gratitude into tangible steps, and teach children how to notice the good things in their life, and develop a daily gratitude practice.

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We explore the world around us with a "gratitude lens", and show how we can use gratitude change our mood and help us through challenges.

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We also learn about our 5 senses, and how we can use these to help us re-focus on the good, when we are experiencing overwhelming or sad feelings.

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The programme is fun and interactive, and includes guided relaxation, mindful movement, breathing techniques, and a gratitude journal.

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Dr Robert Emmons is the leading expert on Gratitude, and he has discovered and documented the powerful effects of being thankful, which include:

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• Improving mood and life satisfaction

• Increasing resilience

• Decreasing anxiety

• Promoting calm

• Boosting positive brain chemicals

• Helping us feel more connected

• Strengthening immune system Increasing compassion

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Our 2019 pilot class reported an improvement in the way kids related to one another, more empathy, kindness and happiness. 

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"Gratitude is not just helping me notice the good things in my life, but it's also helping me not to notice the bad things"  Rachel - Puriri room, james street school, whakatane.

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