Emotional Intelligence
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Emotional Intelligence
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Session Aims...
Understand the concept of Emotional Intelligence
Recognise the importance of self-awareness and empathy in daily life
Exploring strategies to manage stress and build resilience
Exploring perspectives and responding to different situations
Emotions
!! Sensitive topic – please be respectful of each other!!
What emotions are you familiar with? How may they
present themselves?
Name one emotion that you have felt today.
Can you explain why you have felt this?
What do you think Emotional Intelligence means?
How does emotional intelligence shape your education, career and personal life?
Why do you think self-awareness is important?
Self-awareness is essential for understanding emotions, making better decisions, and fostering personal growth.
Goleman (1995) highlights it as a key component of emotional intelligence, crucial for success in life and work.
Building Emotional Intelligence...
Practice self-awareness
Mindfulness and deep breathing to improve self-regulation and
manage stress
Actively listen to others to understand perspectives to enhance
empathy
Develop on your social skills, strengthen collaboration and
communication with others
Perspective Taking...
Perspective-taking is the ability to put yourself in someone else's shoes to understand their feelings, thoughts, and experiences. It's a skill that builds empathy and emotional intelligence.
Let's try and put things into perspective now...
Group Activity
Please look at the scenario in your group and discuss your thoughts and feelings.
Do you all agree? If not, why?
Be prepared to feedback to the class.
Self reflection
Self-Awareness:
Empathy:
Stress Management:
Resilience:
Resources/References
Goleman, D. (1995). Emotional intelligence. Bantam Books, Inc.
https://youtu.be/jfbnKI9Zjb0?si=WJmRyVkgRVeQNzMc
Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Components and Examples
How To Improve Emotional Intelligence