Emotions Education 101: An In-Person 8-Week Course for Individuals & Couples in Little Rock, AR
Have you ever wished you understood your emotions better?
Or wanted to know how to handle them without feeling overwhelmed?
Emotions Education 101 is an interactive, in-person, small group course designed to help you do just that.
Created by licensed clinical social worker and author Hilary Jacobs Hendel, this program offers a simple, step-by-step approach to understanding emotions: why we have them, how they work, and how they can guide us to making healthier choices.
In this course, you’ll learn practical tools for:
Recognizing and naming your emotions in real time
Calming anxiety and stress before it takes over
Communicating more openly and effectively with others
Spending more time grounded, composed, and emotionally regulated
Building a more compassionate relationship with yourself
Each week includes short lessons, guided exercises, and open discussions. Whether you attend on your own or with your partner, you’ll gain insights and skills you can starting using right away.
Facilitator: Niko Amitrano, Psy.D.
This course will be led by Dr. Nicholas (“Niko”) R. Amitrano, who holds a doctorate in clinical psychology and specializes in brain-behavior relationships, emotional health, and relational wellbeing. Dr. Amitrano brings years of advanced training and experience in psychology, education, and group facilitation. In Emotions Education 101, he will serve as your teacher and guide, helping participants learn practical skills for emotional awareness and regulation.
Schedule:
This 8-week course will take place every Monday from 6:30-8pm September 22nd through November 10th. It will be held at our main office located at 900 S. Shackleford Rd. Little Rock, AR. The cost covers all 8 weeks; please check the schedule below before registering and let your facilitator know if you expect to be absent.
Week 1: Monday, September 22nd | 6:30-8pm | Intro to the Change Triangle
Week 2: Monday, September 29th | 6:30-8pm | Costs & Benefits of Defenses
Week 3: Monday, October 6th | 6:30-8pm | Anxiety as a Signal
Week 4: Monday, October 13th (Columbus Day) | 6:30-8pm | Shame & Guilt
Week 5: Monday, October 20th | 6:30-8pm | Core Emotions & Being with Sadness
Week 6: Monday, October 27th | 6:30-8pm | Core Anger & It’s Purpose
Week 7: Monday, November 3rd | 6:30-8pm | Expansive Emotions
Week 8: Monday, November 10th | 6:30-8pm | Openhearted State/Working the Triangle
Recommended Reading
The curriculmn follows the book It’s Not Always Depression: Working the Change Triangle to Listen to the Body, Discover Core Emotions, and Connect to Your Authentic Self by Hilary Jacobs Hendel, LCSW. Each week reviews a chapter from the book, so it is encouraged to come prepared to each class with that week’s reading complete. This will enhance the learning experience by allowing you to engage with the content at a deeper, more personal level first and then share any insights or discoveries you had with the group.
Price & Participation Information
We aim to have this course serve as an affordable addition to your healing journey. You do not need to be actively engaged in outpatient therapy to register. This course is open to adults 18+ and will cap at 12 participants; register early to ensure your spot. The total cost below includes all 8 weeks of instruction and group facilitation. The book must be purchased or rented separately. If you are not able to pay in full, you have the option to pay weekly; the cost remains the same, however, and you will still be charged for each week regardless of attendance.
Individuals: $280 total ($35/week)
Couples: $480 total ($60/week)
Please note: This course is not group therapy, and no psychotherapy or related services will be provided. Instead, this course is an educational and skills-based program designed to give you a solid foundation in emotional health. Many participants describe this course as eye-opening, empowering, and even fun.
Join us to discover how understanding your emotions can transform the way you experience yourself and your relationships.