So, at a recent work meeting, we watched a webcast about how to raise an emotionally intelligent child. Honestly, I absolutely loved it! It made me think, although it is a little early, that this would be a a great way to [attempt to] raise a child.
I decided to create a completely different blog to share all the little tidbits I learn from work meetings and from working with children. My other blog will just be for family happenings ...
Dr. John Gottman, the lecturer in the webcast who is the nation's foremost researcher in relationships and parenting talks about four steps to Emotional Health
1. Acknowledge the emotion
2. Show empathy
3.Communicate values
4. Set limits
We need to strive for emotional moments and communicate through them. By doing this we are illustrating the ability to:
-think for yourself
-question the 'status quo'
-be compassionate by having a value system and 'good' relations
-be proud, not boastful
-have a sense of purpose, understand ethics and have mutual respect for all
Here is the link:
It's about 30 minutes long with audience questions after. Definitely worth a watch!
This is such a good idea, Robyn! I'm excited to hear about what you're learning!
ReplyDeleteI'm very excited for this blog! I love this kind of stuff!
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteThat was a great little video. I pulled out a notebook and started taking notes. Emotions are the hardest part for me as a parent- both my own and coaching them with theirs. I would love as much stuff as possible posted on this topic.
ReplyDeleteI think you would enjoy reading a book I loaned to Allison about emotions- "Feelings Buried Alive Never Die." It helped me notice my emotions more.