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Introduction

Emotional security is the foundation of a fulfilling and productive life. It is the key ingredient of self-esteem and self-reliance, and the platform for academic performance, friendship, family bonds, and solid core values for children.

Helping children find emotional security is essential under any circumstances but especially during times of crisis, challenge, or unexpected change when children and adults alike are robbed of emotional security.

For over a decade the Institute of HeartMath has specialized in developing tools, techniques and programs to create a foundation of emotional security in adults and in children. Scientifically validated HeartMath techniques are already in use throughout North America and in many parts of the world.

HeartMath research on the science of the heart has shown that when we consciously shift into a positive emotional state, the heart triggers a response in the brain, creating a favorable cascade of neural, hormonal and biochemical events that actually reverse the effects of stress and benefit the mind, body and emotions. Benefits begin immediately and continue to build.

The Emotional Security Tool Kit contains tools and techniques that facilitate these beneficial effects in children. Fun worksheets and free, downloadable music to use with the tools are also included to help children resolve disturbing feelings, raise their spirits, and reinforce their resilience.

You'll also have valuable advice on how to talk with teens and help teens talk with you. You'll be able to identify behaviors in children and young adults who may be experiencing emotional stress and insecurity and you'll be given a range of tools to help them access the extraordinary power of the heart. Because a change of heart changes everything.