Emotional Regulation & Self-Expression
Empowering youth to manage their inner emotions and reactions.
Service Description
This group of workshops focuses on helping youth identify, understand, and manage their emotions in a healthy and creative way. Emotional regulation is a foundational skill for mental well-being, and through these sessions, youth develop greater self-awareness and coping strategies. Each session includes activities that blend creative expression, reflection, and practical techniques to build emotional intelligence in a nonclinical, supportive environment. Feel It, Name It, Tame It: Youth learn to recognize and name their emotions, understand how emotions affect their behavior, and develop simple strategies to manage emotional responses. This workshop includes visual emotion charts, group storytelling, and easy-to-practice calming techniques. My Calm Toolkit: Participants build a personalized “calm toolkit” through hands-on activities, learning what types of tools (sensory, movement-based, verbal) help regulate stress or big emotions. They practice each tool and create a take-home action plan. Journaling for Joy: Youth are guided through reflective writing prompts and creative journaling activities to express their feelings in a safe, supportive way. This session uses art journaling, affirmations, and story writing to promote emotional release. Artful Emotions: Participants explore feelings through artistic mediums such as painting, drawing, or crafting, allowing nonverbal expression of complex emotions. Focus is on process over product. Music & Mood: Youth analyze how music influences mood, create custom playlists, and practice using music to regulate feelings. Activities include lyric breakdowns and creating a “mood-shifting” playlist.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Welcome to Grounded Stars! Participant Group Rules — Please Read Carefully There are no refunds. Please reach out if you need to reschedule your missed class. We're happy to help. Our group spaces are designed to be safe, supportive, and protected spaces for youth and young adults. To keep it that way, everyone must follow these important rules while participating in any class, workshop, or group session. Camera Rules Cameras must stay ON during the entire session so we can protect the group and make sure everyone is really who they say they are. If you need to step away, you must tell the facilitator in chat or on camera before leaving. You can only be away for up to 10 minutes. If your camera is off and you ignore two reminders from the facilitator, you will be removed from the session for safety reasons. Respect and Behavior Rules Always show respect to other participants and facilitators. No bullying, harassment, or disrespectful language. No foul language, slurs, or hateful speech — this is a safe zone for everyone. Be open-minded and supportive of others, no matter their background or life experiences. Privacy and Safety Rules No sharing your contact information (phone numbers, social media, email, addresses) in the group or after the group. Do not ask for or pressure anyone else to share their personal information. You must be alone on camera, with no friends or family joining your screen unless it’s a family program. They can sit beside you. You must join from a quiet, safe space with no background distractions like loud TV, phone calls, or music. Dress Code You must be FULLY dressed in public-appropriate clothing during all sessions. Time and Attendance Be on time! The session will start on time, and anyone joining late may not be allowed in. Frequent lateness, disruptive behavior, or ignoring these rules will lead to removal from the group and may impact your ability to join future programs. By joining our group, you agree to follow these rules. Repeated or serious violations will result in being removed from the group, and we will notify your guardian or case manager if needed. We want this space to feel good for everyone — let’s keep it safe, focused, and supportive!
Contact Details
9142944639
kierra@groundedstars.com
Office 535 Fifth Avenue 4th floor, New York, NY, USA