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Emotional Literacy

Emotional Literacy. An introduction. Emotional Literacy. Definition Recognising, understanding, appropriate expressing and effective handling of emotional states in ourselves and others. Put more simply…. I know what I feel I can say what I feel I am learning how to handle my feelings

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Emotional Literacy

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  1. Emotional Literacy An introduction

  2. Emotional Literacy Definition Recognising, understanding, appropriate expressing and effective handling of emotional states in ourselves and others.

  3. Put more simply…. I know what I feel I can say what I feel I am learning how to handle my feelings I know how others feel I can say how others feel I am learning how to handle how they are feeling. And I can act accordingly.

  4. Where it’s come from Brain research Psycho-neuroimmunology ( PNI) the study of psychological effects on the immune system Educational Research Psychiatric Research Psychotherapy and social and cognitive psychology

  5. Emotional Literacy Involves…..4 foundation beliefs Positive relationships are vital for brain development and therefore learning Behaviour is an expression of emotions Emotions affect both what and how learning takes place Emotions cannot be separated from the body or the mind.

  6. How does how we handle emotions hinder us? Stress Distractions Feeling Bad Irrationality Negative Patterns Sleep Emotional Hijacks

  7. How does how we handle emotions help us? Make decisions Instincts: fear Motivation Guide our thoughts/ decisions Wants, Likes and Needs Intuition Aliveness ‘Flow’ Feeling Good Focus attention

  8. Introducing Emotional Literacy By developing greater self awareness and awareness of others this can have a strong and positive impact on students and staff - Enhancement of personal and interpersonal skills - Creation of emotionally literate relationships and learning - Development of a socially / emotionally responsive community

  9. Model of EL Intrapersonal intelligence Interpersonal intelligence Self-awareness Other awareness Self-management Relationship management

  10. Emotional Intelligence is not Navel Gazing Liking Everyone Just Being Nice IQ Personality Competencies Letting it all Hang Out

  11. Examples of Emotional Wellbeing in Action Restorative practice Solutions oriented schools Nurture Groups Paths Seasons for Growth School Counsellor

  12. Maslow’s Triangle Wellbeing Audits

  13. Maslow’s Triangle

  14. Hierarchy of Needs Physiology – basic needs for human survival Safety and security – personal security Love and belonging – sense of belonging and acceptance Self esteem –belief in yourself Social and emotional competence - relate well to your own emotions and the emotions of others and act accordingly Self actualisation – be the best you can be

  15. Self Actualisation Confident Successful Responsible Effective Mmmmmm sounds familiar!!!!!

  16. Wellbeing Audits Indicates where there is good practice or gaps in provision for Emotional Wellbeing Informs preparation of School Improvement Plan.

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