Not every child knows how to put their feelings into words. When children don't understand their emotions, tears, shouting, or silence often take the place of words.
Understanding emotions is not something we are born with. It is a lifelong skill, and its foundations are built in childhood.
That is why we created ABC of Emotions – a book, therapeutic cards, and activity worksheets that help children understand their emotions, talk about them, and build healthy relationships with themselves and with others.
We believe that every child deserves to grow up with greater confidence, courage, and understanding.
Help us bring ABC of Emotions to families, preschools, and schools.
ABC of Emotions was created within the non-profit organization Horses Heal, which has been dedicated to supporting the mental health of children and families for the past ten years. During this time, it has guided hundreds of children, adults, and seniors through equine-assisted workshops.
Two years of work. One dream. Countless hours of dedication.
ABC of Emotions is more than just a book. It is a comprehensive project born from the desire to help children better understand their emotions while providing parents, educators, and professionals with a thoughtful and practical tool to support them on that journey.
The project includes a children's book, therapeutic cards, activity worksheets, and methodological materials.
The concept, content, and texts were created by psychologist Jana Janičová, who dedicated her expertise, time, and heart to the project. ABC of Emotions is the result of more than two years of work and the belief that when children understand their emotions, they can grow with greater confidence, build healthier relationships, and navigate life's challenges more successfully.
ABC of Emotions was beautifully illustrated by Dominika Šikulincová, whose original artwork gave the project its distinctive character. The elegant and contemporary visual design was created by Matej Kukučka, who developed its unique visual identity. Every page invites readers into a world of emotions, connection, and understanding.
Some projects are created when people bring together their talent, time, and a part of themselves. ABC of Emotions is one of them.
The ABC of Emotions book introduces 53 carefully selected concepts that help children better understand themselves, their emotions, and the world around them.
Each concept comes to life through a story, a poem, and a unique illustration. Together, they create a natural space for conversation, discovery, and finding words for feelings that are often difficult to express.
This book does not judge, criticize, or compare. Instead, it offers a safe space where every child can explore their inner world at their own pace.
Because when we understand our emotions, we are better equipped to face life's challenges with confidence, build healthy relationships, and trust ourselves and the world around us.
We believe that ABC of Emotions will accompany both children and parents on their journey toward a deeper understanding of themselves and one another.
Thank you for being part of this journey with us.
What will the money be used for?
Your support will help turn ABC of Emotions into a high-quality and accessible resource for children, families, and professionals.
The funds from our first milestone will be used to cover:
- the graphic design of the book, therapeutic cards, activity worksheets, and accompanying materials,
- the creation of original hand-drawn illustrations by Dominika Šikulincová,
- part of the printing costs of the ABC of Emotions book.
Every contribution brings us one step closer to making ABC of Emotions available to as many children, families, and professionals as possible.
Thank you for being part of this journey with us.
If we raise more…
Every additional euro will help us take ABC of Emotions one step further. Our first funding milestone will cover the graphic design, illustrations, and part of the book's printing costs. To publish the book and continue developing the project, however, we need to raise more.
With your support, we will be able to:
- cover the remaining printing costs for 1,000 copies of the ABC of Emotions book,
- produce 500 sets of ABC of Emotions therapeutic cards,
- print and distribute activity worksheets and methodological materials for schools, preschools, counselling centres, and other organizations working with children,
- develop a methodological guide and training programme for teachers, psychologists, and other professionals,
- organize experiential ABC of Emotions workshops for children,
- bring the book, therapeutic cards, and other educational resources to families, schools, counselling centres, and all the places where they can help children better understand their emotions.
We believe that, together, we can build a project that helps children, parents, and professionals better understand emotions and foster healthier relationships.
