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The Validation Toolkit:
A Komodo Workshop

Dunecrest American School, Dubai

Tuesday November 11th 2025

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About

Join us for a focused & practical workshop designed to equip educators with essential skills in validation & emotion regulation at this collaborative effort from Komodo Wellbeing & Dunecrest American School

Helping students navigate their emotions is key to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere. This session will move beyond theory, providing strategies you can implement immediately to help students feel seen, heard, & better equipped to manage their feelings. Learn how to de-escalate emotional moments, build strong student-teacher relationships, & create a more resilient & focused classroom.

This is a FREE workshop for attendees!

Designed exclusively for senior leadership, educators & pastoral care leaders, this event is a practical, conversation & presentation-led workshop centred around best practice approaches to managing student wellbeing.

 

Speakers

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Gillian King

Early Childhood Counselor and Wellbeing Champion
Dunecrest American School

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Mary Rose Connolly

Education consultant,  Senior Mental Health Lead & First Aider

POSA Consulting

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Zeina Mouganie

Counseling Coordinator/High School Counselor
Dunecrest American School

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Michael Roberts

School Director
Dunecrest American School

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Jessica Colson

School Success Lead,
Komodo Wellbeing

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Nicola Walker

Head of Wellbeing
Arcadia School

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Jesper Andersson

New Schools Manager
Komodo Wellbeing 

Schedule

Dubai Schedule 09.11

Why attend?

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Master immediate, practical strategies

Gain proven, classroom-ready approaches to acknowledge students’ emotions and guide them with confidence through moments of challenge.

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Enhance classroom management & climate

Discover how validating students can lead to reduced behavioural issues, improved student engagement, & a more positive, supportive learning environment.

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Strengthen student-teacher relationships

Develop communication strategies that foster trust, empowering students to openly share their experiences & seek support during moments of stress or conflict.

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