Question 1

What is SEL Coaching?

Accepted Answer

SEL Coaching means Social and Emotional Learning Coaching.

It’s one-on-one support that helps kids build the skills they need to handle life with confidence, such as: understanding their feelings, getting along with others, and solving everyday problems.

Think of it like tutoring, but instead of math or reading, it’s for emotions and social skills, which we think are just as important to practice!

Over time, your child builds a toolbox of strategies they can use whenever life’s challenges come their way.

Question 2

Why is SEL important?

Accepted Answer

Strong social-emotional skills are essential for your child’s success and well-being. Children who develop these skills tend to do better in school, build healthier relationships, manage stress effectively, and maintain long-term mental health. Without them, children are at higher risk for anxiety, depression, social challenges, and behavioral issues. SEL lays the foundation for lifelong resilience, emotional intelligence, and overall thriving.

Question 3

Can my child benefit from SEL Coaching?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Every child can benefit from coaching tailored to their strengths and challenges, whether it’s managing emotions, building social skills, staying focused, or preparing for future challenges.

Question 4

What makes BIGFeels SEL Coaching so effective?

Accepted Answer

Because every child is different, we always start with one key question: What are this child’s strengths in SEL, and what areas could use more practice?

To answer this, we use the gold-standard Social Skills Improvement System (SSIS) SEL assessment (Pearson Education). This helps us build a clear picture of your child’s unique strengths and needs as part of their baseline assessment.

From there, we provide personalized, evidence-based coaching aligned with your child’s goals. Our expert coaches track progress, teach practical tools, and—when helpful—connect families with trusted specialists. With regular re-assessments, you’ll see clear, measurable data on your child’s growth, so you never have to wonder if they’re making progress.

Question 5

How old does my child need to be to start?

Accepted Answer

Each session is developmentally tailored to your child’s personality and needs. Generally we work with kids ages 3+.

Question 6

What if my child has a mental health or neurodevelopmental condition?

Accepted Answer

If your child is navigating a diagnosis such as Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, or another neurodevelopmental difference, we’re here for you.

Our coaches have deep experience supporting children with these needs, providing personalized, research-based guidance grounded in the latest developmental psychology.

While we don’t provide clinical treatment, we work hand-in-hand with families and can connect you with trusted specialists whenever additional support is needed.

Question 7

Who are the coaches?

Accepted Answer

BIGFeels coaches are highly trained professionals with at least a master’s degree and hands-on experience, dedicated to helping children build the emotional skills they need to thrive.

Want to know what drives us? Meet our team and read more in the "Our Story" (https://www.bigfeels.nyc/our-story)section.

Question 8

What don't you do?

Accepted Answer

We don’t offer clinical treatment or tutoring, we help kids grow the social and emotional skills they need to thrive.

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SEL Coaching