Our Courses
Courses Available:
Primary EFA – for those supporting younger children
Parents EFA – to help families respond with understanding and calm
Young Persons EFA – for older children and teens navigating big emotions
Peer EFA – empowering young people to support one another
All of the sessions are welcoming, down-to-earth, and full of
practical ideas that can be used straight away. Whether you’re in a classroom, around the dinner table, or chatting with a young
person in passing, you can be someone who makes a difference.
Watch this space – Calon Thrive will be bringing these courses to Wales from October 2025. Because when we care for children’s emotional health early on, we set them up not just to cope but to thrive.
At Calon Thrive, we are committed to transforming lives through compassionate support and empowerment. Our Emotional First Aid training is designed to equip adults with the essential skills needed to nurture resilience in children and young people,
fostering environments where they can thrive.
More Information - The Courses
Parents EFA
Parents EFA is a supportive, non-clinical approach that helps parents care for their emotional wellbeing so they can better support their children.
Unlike traditional parenting courses, EFA begins with you. It recognises that emotionally healthy adults create safer, more nurturing environments where children can thrive.
🌱 What You Will Find in Parents’ EFA
A calm, confidential space to explore your emotional needs
Practical tools to notice early signs of distress
Strategies to manage anxiety, stress, and self-doubt
Peer support through honest, shared experiences
Insights into how your wellbeing shapes your child’s
🧠 Why It Matters
As one parent said, “A parent is only as happy as their saddest child.” But the reverse is true as well — when parents feel grounded, children grow stronger.
Parents’ EFA helps build that foundation. Through reflection, resilience, and emotional literacy, it invites you to show up for yourself — and in doing so, show up more fully for your family.
Primary EFA
Primary EFA is a gentle, inclusive approach that supports the emotional wellbeing of children aged 4–11. It is not therapy — it is a practical, strengths-based way to help children feel safe, seen, and supported during everyday challenges and bigger emotional upsets.
At its heart, Primary EFA focuses on connection before correction. It equips the adults around a child — whether parents, teachers, carers, or volunteers — with simple, powerful tools to recognise emotional distress early and respond with care.
💛 What Primary EFA Offers
Age-appropriate strategies for emotional regulation
Ways to create emotionally safe environments for learning and play
Tools to respond to behaviours as communication, not disobedience
A gentle introduction to trauma-informed approaches
Support for children with additional learning needs, attachment challenges, or care experience
🌱 Why It Matters
Children who feel emotionally supported are more likely to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. Primary EFA helps lay the foundation for lifelong resilience — through connection, compassion, and consistent care.
Peer EFA
Peer EFA empowers children and young people to notice emotional struggles in themselves and others — and respond with empathy, not judgment.
It is not about turning children into counsellors. Instead, it gently builds emotional awareness, kindness, and confidence in offering support within safe boundaries.
💛 What Peer EFA Teaches
How to understand and name feelings
How to listen with care, without needing to "fix"
When and how to ask a trusted adult for help
Ways to offer comfort or encouragement safely
How to value differences and respect each other’s stories
🌱 Why It Matters
Peer relationships shape how children see themselves and the world. With the right tools and guidance, those friendships can become powerful sources of strength.
Peer EFA creates space for care, connection, and emotional safety — making kindness something we practice, not just hope for.
Young People EFA
Young People’s EFA is a practical, supportive approach for teenagers aged 11–18. It helps them understand their emotions, build resilience, and feel more confident supporting themselves and their friends.
It is not counselling — it is about offering realistic tools and safe spaces to explore emotional wellbeing in everyday life.
🌱 What Young People’s EFA Covers
How to recognise and name difficult feelings
Techniques to manage stress, anxiety, and low mood
Support for building self-esteem and positive coping habits
Guidance on when to ask for help — and how to offer it safely
Encouragement to create boundaries and respect others’ experiences
🌈 Why It Matters
Adolescence is full of change and pressure — from identity to school to friendships. Young People’s EFA provides space to pause, reflect, and grow stronger from the inside out.
It helps create a culture of openness and understanding, where emotional wellbeing becomes a shared strength — not a silent struggle.
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Join Us in Making a Difference
By becoming trained in Emotional First Aid, you are not just gaining valuable skills; you are joining a movement dedicated to supporting our youth's emotional health. Together, we can create safe and nurturing environments for children everywhere.
