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The Happy Core™
 

Important clarification about scope of practice

The Happy Core™ provides educational, skills-based, and coaching-oriented support focused on emotional regulation, executive functioning, self-awareness, and self-advocacy for children and the adults who support them.

While the founder, Kristin Schleicher, holds academic training in psychology and professional training in clinical hypnotherapy, The Happy Core™ is not offered as psychotherapy, medical treatment, or clinical mental health care.

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What this means in practice

The Happy Core™:

• teaches practical tools and strategies children can use in daily life

• supports emotional regulation, coping skills, and executive functioning

• may complement therapy, school support, or medical care

 

The Happy Core™ does not:

• diagnose mental health conditions

• provide psychotherapy or medical treatment

• replace a licensed mental health provider, physician, or emergency service

• offer crisis or emergency mental health support

Families are encouraged to seek appropriate professional or emergency care when needed.

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About hypnosis and guided techniques

Any guided imagery or hypnotherapy-informed techniques offered through The Happy Core™ are used solely as educational and skill-building tools, adapted for developmental appropriateness, consent, and emotional safety.

These techniques are not intended to treat or cure mental health conditions and are not a substitute for licensed therapeutic care.

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Collaboration and complementary care

Many families, schools, and clinicians use The Happy Core™ alongside therapy, counseling, medical care, or school-based services.

We welcome collaboration and believe children benefit most when support systems work together—within clearly defined professional boundaries.

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Emergency and crisis support

If you or your child are experiencing a mental health emergency, suicidal thoughts, or immediate risk of harm, please contact local emergency services or a licensed mental health professional right away.

In the United States:

• Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)

• Call 911 in an emergency

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Questions about scope

If you have questions about what The Happy Core™ does or does not provide, we welcome open conversation.

📩 Contact: kristin@the-happy-core.com
📍 Serving families and schools across Tampa Bay, Florida

Questions or concerns

If you have questions about child safety, ethics, or our approach, we welcome open conversation.

📩 Contact: kristin@the-happy-core.com
📍 Serving families and schools across Tampa Bay, Florida

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Child-centered • Consent-based • Trauma-informed • Developmentally appropriate