Teen girls today are dealing with overwhelming schedules, academic pressure, friendship challenges, and constant comparison. Without emotional wellness support, many feel stressed, anxious, or disconnected from themselves. This is why emotional regulation is one of the most important skills you can teach girls in 2026.

A well designed emotional wellness coaching session helps girls understand their feelings, manage stress, and develop tools they can use for the rest of their lives. And with the right structure, these sessions are simple and meaningful to lead.

Here is what every emotional wellness coaching session should include and how you can run one with ease.

1. A Calm and Grounding Opening

Girls begin to regulate the moment they feel safe and settled. Start each session with a simple grounding practice such as:

• deep breathing
• a body scan
• a mindfulness moment
• a quick check in
• a calming visualization

This helps girls transition from a stressed state into one that is open and receptive.

2. A Clear Theme for the Session

Each emotional wellness session should focus on one specific area so girls can build skills gradually, without feeling overwhelmed.

Themes might include:

• naming emotions
• understanding triggers
• calming the body
• reframing stressful thoughts
• positive self talk
• building inner calm
• handling overwhelm

A clear focus also helps you as the facilitator stay organized and purposeful.

3. Emotional Awareness and Reflection

Girls cannot regulate emotions they do not recognize or understand. This part of the session encourages inner exploration through:

• guided journaling
• reflection prompts
• discussion questions
• partner sharing

These tools help girls understand what they feel and why they feel it.

4. A Practical Emotional Regulation Skill

Each session should teach one tool girls can use immediately in their daily lives. Some examples include:

• grounding exercises
• breathing techniques
• stress release journaling
• positive self talk
• simple mindfulness tools
• sensory based calming strategies
• identifying early warning signs

Practice is essential. Girls remember what they experience, not just what they hear.

5. Time for Conversation, Connection and Support

Girls learn emotional regulation best when they feel understood and not judged. Provide space where they can:

• share wins
• talk about challenges
• support each other
• ask questions
• reflect on progress

This builds community and emotional safety within the group.

6. A Takeaway or Tool They Can Use Right Away

Every session should end with something girls can apply outside of the program. Examples include:

• a calming technique
• a personal affirmation
• a stress coping plan
• a grounding card
• a reflection prompt
• a mindfulness activity

This helps girls transfer learning into real life moments where they need it most.

7. A Peaceful Closing Ritual

Close your session with something that restores calm, such as:

• slow breathing
• sharing gratitude
• a grounding statement
• a moment of silence
• a body relaxation scan

Girls leave feeling centered, supported, and more in control.

Want a Done for You Emotional Wellness Coaching Program?

Planning emotional wellness sessions can feel overwhelming, especially when you want them to be thoughtful, structured, and effective. That is why I created the Managing Stress and Emotions Coaching Kit, a complete four part emotional wellness program designed to help you support teen girls with ease.

Inside the kit you will find:

• step by step facilitator guidance
• four complete session outlines
• beautifully designed worksheets
• grounding and calming tools
• reflection and journaling pages
• practical emotional regulation strategies
• partner exercises
• mindful movement suggestions
• group discussion questions
• a clear, supportive structure

This kit is perfect for:

• schools
• after school groups
• mentoring circles
• youth coaching programs
• community organizations
• girls clubs

With everything done for you, all you need to do is print, lead, and support girls in developing calm, confidence, and emotional resilience.

You can explore and download the Managing Stress and Emotions Coaching Kit instantly here.