Evidence-based emotional intelligence programs for schools, organisations, and parents. Practical tools to manage stress, set calm boundaries, communicate with clarity, and build genuine connection.
In high-demand environments — whether leading an organisation, managing a classroom, or parenting at home — old-school approaches focused on compliance often fall short.
True resilience starts with the adults. When leaders, educators, and parents develop their own emotional intelligence, stress awareness, and communication skills, it creates a powerful ripple effect across workplaces, schools, and families.
Grounded in neuroscience, developmental psychology, and evidence-based frameworks, our programs equip adults with practical tools to regulate under pressure, set calm boundaries, and create psychologically safe environments where young people and adults can truly thrive.
Professional Development for Schools
Whole-school professional development workshops designed to support student wellbeing and emotion regulation, de-escalate classroom friction, and protect staff from burnout.
Delivery: In-person across Melbourne and regional Victoria, or live online.
Community Option: Interactive parent seminars delivered directly for your school community also available.
Leadership Capability & High-Trust Cultures
Interactive workshops and leadership debriefs using the iEQ9 Integrative Enneagram. Decode adult stress responses, break down team silos, and give your leadership team a shared, neutral vocabulary to navigate high-pressure environments together.
Delivery: Tailored curriculum days, twilight sessions, executive retreats, or 1:1 leadership coaching. In-person across Melbourne or live online.
1:1 Emotion Coaching for Parents
Tailored one-on-one coaching using the Tuning in to Kids® and Tuning in to Teens® programs to help you de-escalate conflict, strengthen connection, and guide your child or teen through intense emotions with confidence.
Delivery: Flexible virtual sessions accessible across Australia.
Jen Hanson-Peterson, M.A.
Social-Emotional Learning Specialist, Educator & Certified Organisational Coach
My approach connects neuroscience and developmental psychology with the reality of busy classrooms and homes — giving leaders, educators, and parents practical tools that work when emotions escalate. With over a decade in teacher training, research, and executive coaching, I focus on turning behavioural and wellbeing science into sustainable habits, calm boundaries, and high-trust environments.
Global Educator Capability: Trained and mentored more than 6,000 educators worldwide during eight years as a Senior Trainer at Geelong Grammar School's Institute of Positive Education.
National Strategy & Scale: Co-developed the national wellbeing framework and implementation guide for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Education, impacting 600+ government schools.
Research Rigour: Former Laboratory Manager at Monash University, coordinating three Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs) evaluating family and parenting interventions.
Thought Leadership: Co-authored a chapter in the foundational Handbook of Social and Emotional Learning and contributed to landmark research reporting for CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning).
Education & Accreditations
Master of Arts in Human Development, Learning & Culture (Specialising in SEL) — The University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology — Roosevelt University
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122)
Accredited Facilitator: Tuning in to Kids®, Tuning in to Teens™, and Tuning in to Students™ — The University of Melbourne
Level 1 Certified Organisational Coach — Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership (IECL)
Accredited Practitioner: iEQ9 Integrative Enneagram (Individual & Team Dynamics)
Accredited Strengths Profile Practitioner — Cappfinity
Let’s discuss how we can bring an emotional intelligence program to your organisation, school, or family.
The Tuning in to Kids®, Tuning in to Teens®, and Tuning in to Students® programs and research base were developed by the Mindful Centre for Training and Research in Developmental Health at the University of Melbourne.