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The EQ Advantage Course
Want to Feel More Confident When Emotions Take Over?
Are challenging behaviors and emotional meltdowns getting in the way of therapy progress?
Understanding emotional dysregulation is one thing. Knowing what to do in the moment is another.
The EQ Advantage was created for pediatric therapists who want practical, evidence-based strategies for helping children build emotional regulation, resilience, empathy, and lifelong emotional intelligence.
Inside the course, you’ll learn how to recognize the arc of dysregulation, use co-regulation and emotion coaching strategies, strengthen your own clinical EQ, and apply practical tools to real pediatric cases.
Ready to add the EQ tools that transform good therapy into exceptional therapy?
Jessica McMurdie OTR/L
“I teach pediatric therapists Emotion Coaching Techniques that are easily woven into therapy sessions. It’s my mission to share the Emotionally Intelligent approach to therapy that will make your job easier and the child’s life better… and ultimately, to equip and empower children with the EQ skills they’ll need for life.”
Are You Looking To Level Up Your EQ Skills?
The EQ Advantage for Therapists can help you…
- Co-Regulate with Confidence
- Feel more comfortable & confident when dysregulation derails your therapy session
- Know what works and doesn't work during phases of a tantrum
- Discover the best emotion regulation and SEL activities for children with special needs
- Know what to say when unexpected behaviors arise
- Create stronger therapeutic relationships and increased buy in
- Refresh your resilience plan to keep your energy up and compassion strong