Motus Learning Information

We deliver interactive mental health education workshops proven to enhance emotional intelligence in children and adolescence, which has been supported by three independent research evaluations conducted in collaboration with University College Cork (UCC) and the University of Limerick (UL). Led by facilitators with strong backgrounds in psychology and education, our workshops help children understand their minds through engaging lessons in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), neuroscience, and mindfulness. Each session is individually tailored to suit school-aged children, making complex psychological concepts accessible, interactive, and meaningful. Our mission is to get children talking openly about emotions — perhaps for the first time — and to help them develop meta-cognitive skills (thinking about their thinking). These skills are vital for building healthy emotion regulation and long-term resilience. Research has demonstrated that our programme is particularly effective during the transition from primary to secondary school, a crucial period for emotional and social development. By equipping children with practical tools for emotional regulation and self-reflection, we aim to reduce the likelihood of unhealthy coping mechanisms and foster a generation that approaches life’s challenges with confidence, compassion, and psychological insight.