emotional literacy

At Bridge the Gap, relationship-focused means we prioritise building a strong, trusting relationship with each child before moving into emotional literacy work. We allow time for this connection to develop, ensuring the child feels both safe and brave in their sessions.
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We take a longer-term, personalised approach, adapting our support to each child's needs. By working at their pace and communicating with the key people in their life, we plant seeds to form a foundation that supports lasting emotional growth and resilience.​

You can find out more about Emotional Literacy by reading our FREE digital booklet. It has practical ideas as to how you can support Emotional Literacy development at home, and begins to make links to emotions and behaviour. 

We have a library of FREE resources to support parents and professionals to explore emotional literacy at home. Take a look here.

Absolutely! Anxiety is a natural emotion that everyone experiences, but without understanding it, we can develop anxiety about anxiety, fuelling a difficult cycle. The earlier we support children in learning about anxiety, worry, and the physical responses in their bodies, the better their long-term outcomes.
 

We have a dedicated page on anxiety and a wealth of free resources for parents and professionals. The language we use matters, and as specialists in emotional literacy, we ensure that our resources are safe, evidence-based, and aligned with the latest research.

While teachers and other professionals often take on the responsibility of emotional learning, specialist training is essential—because when it comes to mental health, expertise makes a difference.

Emotional literacy support at Bridge the Gap differs from traditional counselling or therapy because it focuses on proactive, early intervention rather than clinical diagnosis or treatment. While therapy often addresses deep-rooted trauma or mental health disorders, our emotional literacy approach helps children build self-awareness, recognise and express emotions, and develop healthy coping strategies in a safe, nurturing environment.

Parents may choose this support because it provides practical, developmentally appropriate tools that empower both children and their families. Our sessions are tailored to meet the child’s needs in a non-clinical, engaging way, bridging the gap between education and mental health support to nurture long-term emotional resilience.

If you are looking to purchase resources to introduce Emotional Literacy within the home then watch this video with our top 10 resources, Jennifer explains what they are and how to use them!