Kimochis® For All! In-Person Orientation and Introductory Workshop

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This full day workshop will introduce you to the Kimochis® tools that invite families and children to explore and learn ways to work through their big, and hard to have feelings. This training will be valuable for front line workers in programs focused on early childhood (0-6 years of age), in home, community, and school environments, as they support children, and build caregiver engagement. Together we will learn about and explore the adorable characters, their teachings, and activities that you can bring to your programs and that children can then bring home!

Workshop Overview:

Kimochis is a noun meaning ‘feeling’, ‘mind’, and ‘heart’, in Japanese. Research has shown that social-emotional learning (SEL) programs that focus on developing five core Social-Emotional Competencies (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making) to promote positive outcomes for children. This training will be valuable for frontline workers that run or facilitate groups geared towards caregivers, children, and/or other parent-child early childhood focused groups.

The main session will include video training provided by Ellen Dodge, the Kimochis® Feel Guide author, tailored to working with families
Exploration of major topics, reflection with peers and some door prizes!
Dive into the stories and key teachings of each of the 5 characters
Explore some of the activities and how you might use them with families

What's Included?

Each attendee will receive their own, full Individual Kit to become a part of their personal tool kit for working with families. This will include:
- Various Feeling pillows,
- A deck of Kimochis® cards,
- A Mini Character Kit containing: Bug, Huggtopus, Cat, Cloud, Lovey Dove, Bella Rose, and Clover
  - ECE registrants will receive Bug, Huggtopus, Cat, Cloud and Lovely Dove
- A folder of printed resources/handouts
Access to the online learning portal including videos and more resources
Coffee, snacks, and catered lunch
Certificate of attendance

Important Information

Each eligible Provincially funded Family Resource Network (FRN) Spoke programs who participates in Kimochis® Training will receive a full Kimochis® Early Childhood Tool Kit. (One kit per agency)
- Those programs who are not funded through FRN will need to invest in their own Kimochis® Early Childhood Tool Kit or Feel Guide for their team, directly through Kimochis®

Prerequisite:

There is no prerequisite for Kimochis® For All!

Date and Time:

Date:
- November 14, 2025
Time:
- 09:00 AM - 4:00 PM (MT)
Registration Deadline:
- October 30, 2025
- Advance registration is required

Location:

Jerry Forbes Centre Foundation:

12122 68 Street, Edmonton AB, T5B 1R1

Cost:

Family Resource Network team members and leadership: $0
AHVNA Member: $375
Non Member: $500
* If participant already has Kimochis materials from AHVNA they qualify for a reduced ticket price, please reach out to programassistant@ahvna.org before registering*

*The cost of this opportunity is covered by a grant for Family Resource Network team members and leadership.

For more information or to contact AHVNA, follow this link: [Contact us]

Cancellation Policy:

Registration costs are non-refundable.

We encourage you to send a substitute if you are unable to attend the workshop, as there is a NO SHOW charge for all absent registrants. Cancellations need to be made ONE WEEK prior to the workshop date.

Should a workshop not reach its minimum registration requirement, it will be cancelled approximately ONE WEEK prior to the workshop commencement date. Registrants will be informed by e-mail or telephone, and registration costs will be refunded.

Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, Responsible Decision-Making, Empathy, Emotional Regulation, Mindfulness, Conflict Resolution, Positive Communication, Stress Management, Resilience, Growth Mindset, Collaboration, Respect, Active Listening, Positive Relationships, Coping Strategies, Self-Esteem