Jeppe Park Primary is an independent primary school housed in a renovated shoe factory in the middle of Jeppe’s Town, Johannesburg. This little oasis in the middle of chaos and deterioration was the epicentre of the zenophobic attacks
Originally 5th Place was called on to do some work with the children affected by the attacks but as some time had passed, including a school holiday, the children had settled. It was deemed better to introduce the work to the teacher body first.
A short introductory talk on what emotions are and the need for regulation to support both physical as well as mental health was given. The teachers were then taken through an Emotional Fitness Class to down regulate one difficult emotion and up regulate a supportive one.
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5th Place is a dynamic organization that's passionate about emotional fitness. We're the creators of Shape of Emotion, a revolutionary tool that's changing the way we understand and manage our emotions. But we're not just about theory - we're about practical, tangible change.
We offer Emotional Fitness Classes and courses that help individuals, from children to adults, build emotional resilience and well-being. For our younger audience, we've created the Vibarealm, a vibrant universe that encourages a healthier interaction with emotions.
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