Smart Brain Wise Heart™: emotional regulation skills for kids.
If big emotions are getting in the way of your child’s focus, decisions, schoolwork, or sports, the skills taught in Smart Brain Wise Heart can really help.
Smart Brain Wise Heart™ is a four-session HeartMath® program for kids ages 9 to 15 that teaches self-regulation skills for managing overwhelming emotions. Sessions run in small groups of 10 or fewer, or privately, in person in Las Vegas or online. Diedra is a certified Smart Brain Wise Heart facilitator.
Participants are introduced to HeartMath’s® emWave® Pro and Inner Balance™ technology, so they can see for themselves how their emotional state affects their nervous system, and how quickly they can change it.
Benefits of HeartMath skills and technology
- Improved self-regulation
- Greater focus and smarter decision-making
- Improved communication skills
- Reduced stress, anxiety, fear, and worry
- Self-regulation skills to manage overwhelming emotions
- Improved performance in school and sports
- Improved sleep
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Many SBWH activities meet the criteria of key standards across several areas of learning: the National Health Education Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, Social and Emotional Learning standards, and Common Core State Standards. SBWH also draws on CASEL’s (the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning) five core competencies.
Program format
- Four sessions, with additional sessions available if needed
- Groups of 10 participants or fewer, or private sessions
- In person in Las Vegas or online
- For schools or individual families
Parent FAQ
What is Smart Brain Wise Heart™?
Smart Brain Wise Heart™ (SBWH) is a HeartMath® program that teaches kids emotional self-regulation. Participants learn how their emotions affect their nervous system, practice calming techniques, and use HeartMath® emWave® Pro and Inner Balance™ technology to see the effect for themselves.
What ages is the program for?
The program is geared for kids ages 9 to 15.
How many sessions is it?
There are four sessions in the Smart Brain Wise Heart program. Additional sessions can be booked if needed.
Is it in person or online?
Both. Sessions are held in person in Las Vegas or online, in groups of 10 participants or fewer. Private sessions are also available.
Do you work with schools?
Yes. The program is designed for children in a school setting or one-on-one, and many of its activities meet key education standards. Parents are welcome to a brief consultation before Diedra meets with their child.
Talk with Diedra about your child
For consultations involving minors, parents are welcome to a brief consultation before Diedra meets with their child.