AIM Explorers

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AIM Explorers is a supportive, skills-based program designed to help children and youth build emotional awareness, flexibility, and resilience in a way that feels engaging, playful, and meaningful. Grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles, AIM Explorers helps participants learn how to notice thoughts and feelings, manage big emotions, and make choices that align with what matters most to them.

Through age-appropriate activities, movement, creativity, games, and guided discussion, participants explore skills such as emotional regulation, coping with challenges, problem-solving, and building confidence. The program emphasizes strengths, curiosity, and growth—meeting each child where they are and supporting their unique learning style.

AIM Explorers is especially helpful for children who experience anxiety, emotional overwhelm, rigidity, low frustration tolerance, or difficulty navigating change and relationships. The program creates a safe, predictable, and encouraging environment where participants can practice new skills and build self-understanding at their own pace.

Designed to help children develop present-moment awareness of their thoughts, physical sensations, and surroundings. These exercises range from brief "mindful moments" of breathing and listening to more detailed lessons that encourage students to notice their internal experiences without being controlled by them.

ACT-based lessons that are structured around the six core processes of the "hexaflex" to promote psychological flexibility. Through engaging characters and themed stories, these lessons teach children to identify their personal values and take "committed action" toward meaningful goals, even when facing difficult emotions or challenges.