Little Minds, Big Emotions: Teaching Brain‑Based Wellbeing to Kids
Live with Orlanda Bettison
Little Minds, Big Emotions: Teaching Brain-Based Wellbeing to Kids
Featuring special guest: Orlanda Bettison, Psychologist, Educator, & Author of My Brain Books
Live Webinar | October 30th
Join us for an engaging and practical webinar based on the beloved My Brain Books series by Orlanda Bettison. Designed for parents, educators, and professionals working with children aged 4–12, this session reveals how to turn complex neuroscience into playful, tangible lessons that nurture emotional intelligence and resilience.
What You'll Learn:
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Brain Storytelling for Kids: Discover how the books personify brain parts- like the Wise Brain (prefrontal cortex), the guard dog (amygdala), and the clever hippo (hippocampus)- to help children visualize and understand their thoughts and feelings.
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The Problem Scale: Learn how teaching kids to distinguish between “small” and “big” problems empowers them to respond appropriately and manage emotions effectively My Brain Books.
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Evidence-Based Coping Strategies: Explore the accessible, research-backed tools featured across the books- mindful breathing, positive self-talk, self-kindness, growth mindset, and help-seeking behavior- designed to support emotional regulation.
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Celebrating Neurodiversity: Understand how My Different Brain fosters acceptance and appreciation of different ways of thinking and learning.
Why Attend?
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Backed by Evidence: Strategies presented are grounded in research showing that mindfulness, emotional understanding, and regulation skills reduce anxiety and support mental health in children.
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Author Expertise: Led by content inspired from Orlanda Bettison’s unique blend of psychology training, classroom experience, and personal mental‑health journey.
Orlanda is a mother of two boys living in Sydney, Australia. With a degree in psychology and over a decade of experience as a primary school teacher, she is passionate about promoting children's mental health and wellbeing.
Her background uniquely combines academic knowledge with practical classroom experience. Orlanda's work has also been profoundly influenced by her own personal journey with anxiety and depression, giving her valuable firsthand insights into mental health management strategies that truly work.
This personal experience adds depth and authenticity to her books, making them not just theoretical but grounded in real-life application.
Orlanda's journey began with psychology studies, where she discovered her passion for childhood development, leading her to pursue additional qualifications in Primary Education to make a meaningful impact through education. In 2024, she successfully launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the publication of the My Brain Book Series, which has quickly become a valued resource for parents, educators, Occupational Therapists, Counsellors and Psychologists.