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Raising Big Feelers - From Chaos to Calm

Does your child’s big emotions often leave you feeling "underwater"?.

Join Destinee Kreil—Clinical Director of Strong River Counselling and Expressive Play Therapist—for an engaging workshop designed for parents and caregivers of children aged 3–12. Learn the neurobiology behind meltdowns and leave with a practical "pocket toolkit" of regulation strategies to move your home from survival mode to calm.  

We’ve all been there: the intense after-school meltdowns, the evening irritability, and the feeling that you’re constantly reacting to your child’s behavior instead of understanding it.

Specifically designed for parents and caregivers of children aged 3–12, this session provides a clear look at the science of childhood emotions. Destinee Kreil will guide you through how the nervous system works to help you understand why "Big Feelers" struggle with regulation—and how you can support them when they are overwhelmed at any point in the day.

In this workshop, you will learn:

• The Science of Big Feelings: What is actually happening in your child's brain and body when they lose control.
• Co-Regulation Strategies: Practical ways to stay calm and grounded so you can help your child de-escalate.
• Effective Communication: What to say during an emotional outburst to help your child feel safe and understood.
• Emotional Regulation Coping Skills: Proactive tools to help your child manage "end-of-the-day" exhaustion and handle big emotions before they escalate.
• Clinical Q&A: An opportunity to ask specific questions and receive professional insight into navigating emotional dysregulation at home.

Move away from reactive discipline and leave with evidence-based tools to lead your home with more confidence and more calm.

Professional Bio:

Destinee Kreil, MCP, RCC 

Clinical Director & Registered Clinical Counsellor

Destinee Kreil is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, an Expressive Play Therapist, and the Clinical Director of Strong River Counselling in Coquitlam. She specializes in childhood mental health and emotional dysregulation, bringing extensive experience to helping families navigate the complexities of "Big Feelings."

Destinee is deeply passionate about supporting parents and caregivers, blending her clinical expertise in neurobiology with specialized training in Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) and expressive, play-based techniques. Her approach focuses on nervous system regulation and attachment, providing families with practical tools to move toward a "connection-first" model that honors the unique needs of children aged 3–12. As a local resident, she is dedicated to building a more resilient, regulated community—one family at a time.

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