Helping Kids Tap Into Calm, Confidence, and Connection
Welcome to Stress Less Kids — a mindfulness-based emotional wellness program designed to help children manage anxiety, stress, and tough emotions using simple, effective tools like EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), breathwork, movement, and play.
Created by Leslie Vellios, LCSW and founder of Stressless with EFT, this program blends over 30 years of clinical experience with cutting-edge energy tools to give children the coping skills they need to thrive—at school, at home, and in life.
Our Mission
We believe every child deserves the tools to feel safe, calm, and empowered. Our mission is to equip children from preschool to high school with the skills and strategies needed to cope with the high stress and emotional challenges of today’s world so they can thrive as students and future leaders.
Through our comprehensive approach, we:
- Train and certify practitioners in our methods
- Empower children and parents with a simple to access online program
- Deliver after-school and small group programs directly to students
With a bold vision to reach one million children, we’re building a world where young people are supported, emotionally resilient, and empowered to replace bullying, self-harm, and anxiety with compassion, confidence, and creativity.
In Stress Less Kids, your child will learn how to:
- Calm their minds and bodies with simple tools like EFT (Tapping) and breathing
- Talk about their feelings in a safe, supportive space
- Build confidence and self-awareness
- Improve focus and emotional regulation
- Handle tough emotions like anxiety, frustration, or sadness
A Glimpse Inside the Program
- 🌟 “Feelings Are Okay” – Understanding and naming emotions
- ✋ “Tapping Time” – Using EFT to feel calm and in control
- 💭 “Breathe, Think, Act” – Simple mindfulness tools
- 💡 “My Inner Superpowers” – Self-esteem and resilience
Why It Works
Stress Less Kids gives children real tools to use in real-life situations. Whether they’re facing a test at school, a conflict with a friend, or just feeling overwhelmed, they’ll know how to pause, tap, and return to calm.
And best of all? Kids love it. They look forward to each session, connect deeply with one another, and leave feeling more confident, more centered, and more in control.
💬 Ready to Help Your Child Stress Less?
Whether your child needs immediate support or you’re looking to be part of our next group program, we’re here to help.
✅ Option 1: Request a 1:1 Consultation
If you’d like personalized help for your child, Leslie or one of our Certified Stress Less Kids Coaches can work with you directly.
📧 Email leslie@stresslesswitheft.com to request a consultation.
✅ Option 2: Join the Waitlist for the Next Group Program
Our Stress Less Kids group program runs several times a year and is a great way for your child to build skills alongside others in a supportive, fun environment.
📝 Add your name and email to the waitlist by clicking the link below and we’ll notify you as soon as the next group opens.
Stress Less Kids Group Program Waitlist
🎁 Bonus: Get Our Free Parent Video Series!
Start right now by signing up for our free video mini-series for parents.
You’ll learn how to talk to your anxious child in a way that helps them feel safe, understood, and heard. You’ll also discover how to help them name what they’re feeling—and how strongly they’re feeling it. These are the first steps toward helping your child feel calmer and more in control.
👉 Use the opt-in form on this page to get instant access!
