Coach Kids to Better Friendships
Watch this one-minute video to learn about being your kid’s social skills coach:
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5 Ways to Encourage Empathy in Kids
Sometimes we need someone to simply be there. Not to fix anything, or to do anything in particular, but just to let us feel that we are cared for and supported. Brené Brown Why is Empathy Important? Of the skills required to have positive, lasting relationships, empathy is one of the most important and one…
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Ep. 93: Teaching Healthy Relationship Skills to Improve Lives
In Episode 93, I interview Dr. Alicia La Hoz, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Founder, and Executive Director of Family Bridges. Dr. La Hoz works with the Latino community in the Chicagoland area, where she leads her team in developing and coordinating Family Bridges comprehensive marriage and relationship programs. Away from the office, she spends her…
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A Guide to EQ and SEL
Guest post by Emma Gibson: Emotional intelligence, also referred to as emotional quotient (EQ), is the ability to read other people’s feelings and emotions. This may include empathizing with others, negotiating with them, and even regulating your own emotions to make the best decisions no matter the circumstances. The benefits of EQ include self-awareness, self-management,…
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