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Emotion Coaching Boosts EQ

Some researchers believe that Emotional Intelligence(EI) or Emotional Quotient (EQ) is more important than IQ.  EQ testing has has not replaced IQ testing, but other tests show that children and adults who have a high EQ are happier, are more efficient and effective as students and employees, have longer lasting relationships, and are physically healthier.   To help us, and our children build their EQ, we should become better Emotional Coaches.  For some, it is difficult to master Emotional Coaching, it takes practice, sometimes years of it.  If we practice Emotion Coaching with our children, even with other adults in our lives such as partners, co-workers, and friends, this will help strengthen those relationships as well.  (Discussion for the week of September 24)

Emotion Coaching While Your Child Is Upset

A Feelings Chart

Descriptive Emotions Wheel- to build vocabulary

EXTRA
I was encouraged to share this link again, since it seemed helpful for some...
Here's a few short videos from John Gottman himself.

BOOK DISCUSSION
This semester's book is Alison Gopnik's, The Gardener and the Carpenter.  We will begin our book discussion this week of September 24.  Please read Chapter 3:  The Evolution of Love.  The morning class discussion will begin at 9:30, and the afternoon class will have the discussion after our introductions at 1:00.

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