2. Emotional Intelligence & Nonviolent Communication
Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand and manage your emotions, as well as recognize and influence the emotions of those around you. Cultivating self-love and empathy for others through engaging NVC activities (scenarios, cards, props, puppets, acting, songs. and more). Curiosity. Feelings/emotions and needs are universal. Identifying emotions by internal sensations, facial expressions, body language, and words. Emotions signal needs. Identifying needs. Group collaboration to creatively imagine how everyone's needs can be optimized with the least harm. Learning how to deal with unmet needs. Self regulation (safety in my body); co-regulation. Violence of shame/blame/punishment. Violence of power over, coersion and force. Armor and defenses; addictions and obsessions. Being a calming presence for others. Forgiveness. Wakefulness.
CASEL 5 pillars of social & emotional learning
Self-awareness
Self-management
Relationship skills
Social awareness
Responsible decision making
3 C's of emotional intelligence:
Consciousness: being self-aware and mindful of your emotions and their potential impact on others.
Compassion: having empathy and understanding the needs, feelings and viewpoints of the people around you.
Connectedness: how you connect and get along with others.