<p>Team Mate was a pilot emotion management group for students with severe learning disabilities, held at their further education unit. The group was run collaboratively by education and health professionals and planned, delivered and evaluated in line with current policy and evidence. Adapting cognitive behaviour therapy for people with learning disabilities, the group focused on feelings, relationships, change and coping.</p> <p>Evaluation showed that most participants enjoyed the group and learned new skills. The Team Mate approach is undergoing further development based on participant and facilitator feedback.</p>