The key to supporting clients experiencing strong emotions

Coaching emotions can be intense and intimidating. When teachers are overwhelmed, frustrated, or resistant, it can seem like they’ll never make breakthroughs to serve children. But it doesn’t have to be this way. In 45 minutes, you’ll learn what to do in five tricky situations when ACE alone isn't enough. 

Your enrollment gives you a year of access to this Skill Session from our Learning Library. It includes direct instruction from Elena Aguilar, including downloadable templates for your planning and practice, and a coaching demonstration so you can see the strategies in action.

This learning experience is designed for

  • Coaches

    New and experienced coaches, managers, teacher leaders, and mentors




What's Covered

This Skill Session consists of nine short sections, which include videos, resources, and reflective writing exercises. All video recordings can also be accessed as audio-only. Transcripts are provided. 

  1. What to Expect: An overview of what the course will teach you (1-minute read)
  2. ACE Emotions: Elena introduces the importance of coaching emotions with her ACE framework. (3-minute video and 10 min. read)
  3. Coaching Clients Who Won't Stop Crying?: Elena shares guidance and two tools for when a client won't stop crying. (6-minute video and downloadable resources)
  4. Coaching a Feelings-Averse Client: Guidance from Elena on when clients don't want to talk about their feelings...but are being impacted by them. (5-minute video and downloadable resource)
  5. Coaching a Resigned Client: Guidance from Elena for when a client is checked out or resigned. (7-minute video)
  6. Amplifying Comfortable Emotions: Guidance from Elena on how to amplify comfortable, energizing emotions to support a client who is doing okay but not thriving. (5-minute video)
  7. Things You Might Be Wondering: Answers to some likely questions about this topic. (2-minute read)
  8. What's Next: Suggestions for how you can keep learning. (2-minute read)
  9. Start With Yourself: Final reminders from Elena to take with you. (2-minute video)




 What Else You Need To Know

Accommodating Participants With Disabilities

Bright Morning strives to provide universal access to all of our offerings. Please contact [email protected] as soon as possible to request disability accommodations. Advanced notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. You can learn more by visiting our Accessibility Services page.


How to Sign Up

  • If you're a Bright Morning member, you already have access to the Skill Session in your Learning Library. Visit your learning dashboard for your October Skill Session.

  • New to Bright Morning? Create a Thinkific account (if you don't already have one). Then, enroll for free.

Begin Today

To register yourself or an individual, sign up online. This requires first creating an account with your name and email address.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have access to the materials through your Thinkific platform?

After your enrollment, your access to materials expires in one year.

What is your refund policy for this download?

All purchases are final.

Can I purchase through a PO or check?

This learning experience can only be purchased online with a credit card. Exceptions are made for bulk orders of $500 or higher. Email [email protected] to request a bulk order.

Can I receive course credits for my completion of this bundle?

No, this bundle does not provide enough hours to redeem for course credits, however, if you upgrade to the full Learning Library and Transformational Coaching PLC, your learning is eligible for course credits through Courses4Teachers.net.