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Sometimes kids (and adults) have strong feelings that can fuel challenging behaviours. Sometimes it’s hard to know how to communicate when you are in an emotional moment. Kimochis are a playful way to help children (and adults!) learn how to identify and express feelings. When kids can communicate their feelings effectively, they develop positive social skills that lead to lasting friendships and success in all aspects of life.
Led by our Psychologist and certified Kimochi practitioner Sharna Christie, the Hessel Group Kimochi program helps children understand and manage their emotions in fun and interactive ways. Through engaging activities like "Hello Feelings!" and meeting lovable characters such as Cloud and Huggtopus, children learn to recognise, express, and balance emotions like happiness, sadness, and anger. Focusing on emotional awareness, empathy, and resilience, our sessions boost self-confidence, encourage positive behaviours, and enhance social skills. Each child's unique emotional needs are lovingly supported, equipping them with vital tools for a joyful and emotionally healthy life.
Happy, Sad, Mad.
Cloud is a bit moody and unpredictable, just like the weather. When Cloud is happy, he spreads sunshine, but when you turn his head, his sad face signals that he might rain on your parade!
Cloud’s favorite number is 9. His favorite color is gray because there are so many shades of it - just like his personality. Cloud feels happy when all of his Kimochis friends are together. Cloud feels sad when he’s not included. Cloud feels mad when someone takes his toy.
Monday 29th September 2025
9am - 11am
Hessel Group Welland Clinic
This playful and imaginative journey through the land of emotions will include a meet-and-greet with Cloud himself! Then, through interactive games, activities, and story time, participants will learn all about happy, mad, and sad feelings. These activities will explore feelings as either hard-to-have or easy-to-have, with a focus on techniques for making feelings bigger or smaller, depending on whether it is a feeling we want to have more or less of! Participants will focus on allowing sad feelings to come and go, filling their hearts with happiness, and managing any anger.
$194.16
Happy, Frustrated, Silly.
Huggtopus is all smiles and hugs. She is affectionate and strong and sometimes gets a little carried away by her big, friendly personality. Huggs always means well, but she has to learn about respecting others' boundaries.
Her favorite number is 8, and she has a special fondness for bubble gum. Huggtopus feels proud because she has six legs. Huggtopus feels silly most of the time. Huggtopus feels frustrated when her friends don’t feel silly or happy.
Wednesday 1st October 2025
9am - 11am
Hessel Group Welland Clinic
On this journey of inclusivity and acceptance, we will have a meet and greet with Huggtopus! Followed by interactive games, activities, roleplay, and story time that will guide participants on a path of learning about excited, frustrated, silly and proud emotions. These activities will explore the beauty in uniqueness and individuality and will integrate an understanding of tolerance for others. Huggtopus teaches us about recognising body language, self-control, using “stop hands” and being respectful. Participants will focus on how to make fun good for everyone, when to be silly and when to be serious, bouncing back from frustration and how to show pride in yourself and others!
$194.16
Cranky, Curious, Guilty, Sorry.
Cat loves to be in charge, but she can sometimes be a little bit bossy. Now and then, her bossiness can lead to confrontation, or a “cat fight.” That’s why she comes with bandages to help heal hurt feelings.
Cat’s favourite number is 10, and her favourite colour is purple. Cat feels happy when she gets to be the leader. Cat feels cranky when she can’t have her way. Cat feels curious about why her friends won’t play her way.
Friday 3rd October 2025
9am - 11am
Hessel Group Welland Clinic
This lively and playful journey will bring participants face-to-face with Cat, who loves to be in charge and sometimes struggles when things don’t go her way! Through imaginative storytelling, cooperative games, and problem-solving activities, children will explore feelings of frustration and bossiness, while practising ways to stay calm and flexible. Participants will learn that frustration can feel big and bossy, but with breathing, pausing, and flexible thinking, they can make space for kindness and teamwork. The focus will be on helping Cat - and themselves - turn bossy moments into opportunities for cooperation and friendship.
$194.16
Sensitive, Insecure, Kind.
Bella Rose is very sweet and conscientious of others. She loves nature and is accepting of all the living wonders that the Kimochis World can bring. Bella Rose’s sensitive side and ability to empathise always has a way of bringing emotional balance to the group.
Bella Rose’s favourite number is 8, and her favourite colour is green. Bella Rose lives on the sunny side of the street on Kimochis Way. She loves the smell of Clover and the taste of morning dew.
Wednesday 8th October 2025
9am - 11am
Hessel Group Welland Clinic
Come along a heartwarming and imaginative adventure with Bella Rose, the gentle and caring friend who always brings kindness to the group. Through stories, role-play, and fun activities, children will practice noticing how others feel, sharing kind words, and spreading empathy like Bella Rose does. Interactive games will highlight the joy of giving and receiving compliments, showing care, and including others. The focus will be on growing kindness in the group, filling hearts with compassion, and discovering the special power of empathy in building strong friendships.
$194.16
Brave, Left out, Shy.
Bug is a caterpillar who is afraid of change. Although he feels afraid, Bug secretly dreams of flying. When he feels cautious, you can tuck his wings away in his back. When he feels brave, you can spread his wings to make him fly!
Bug’s favourite number is 2, his favourite colour is magenta, and he loves to read maps. Bug feels shy when meeting new people. Bug feels brave when he tries new things. Bug feels left out when his friends think he doesn’t want to play when he’s being quiet.
Friday 10th October 2025
9am - 11pm
Hessel Group Welland Clinic
This gentle and imaginative adventure will introduce participants to Bug, the shy but brave character who sometimes feels too small to speak up! Through story time, role-play, and interactive games, children will explore what it feels like to be shy or worried, and discover ways to find their brave voice. Activities will encourage participants to practice calming strategies, share something in front of the group, and support each other in moments of courage. The focus will be on recognising that worry is a normal feeling, and learning techniques to help worries shrink while confidence grows.
$194.16
