
What is Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and why does it matter? You'll learn why EQ skills are critical for the social and emotional development of children.
In this lecture, you'll learn how to support children who are going through this brain-based emotional intelligence program.
Let's get to know eachother! In this video, I introduce myself and share a few things you'll need to know, including what you'll be learning in this EQ course.
This is an icebreaker activity - a fun exercise before we get started learning about the brain... just so you know we'll be having some fun around here. :)
Our brain plays a critical role in the way we feel, behave and function in our everyday lives. In this lecture, you will get to know the different parts of your brain and what each part does.
Which parts of the brain are directly related to emotional intelligence? Watch this lecture to find out.
Take action on what you just learned by filling in the Your Brain worksheet.
Your amygdala is a critical part of the brain when it comes to learning about emotional intelligence. In this lecture, I'll explain the role that the amygdala plays and why it matters.
Here you will learn what an Amygdala Hijack is and how it plays a key role in the way we feel and respond to everyday stressors.
Amygdala hijacks are very common and happen all the time in our everyday lives. In this lecture, I'll give you some examples so you can better understand the amygdala hijack concept.
You will learn what actually happens to our bodies and what we experience physically during an amygdala hijack. If you are aware of these physical symptoms, then you are more likely to be able to respond in a healthier way.
What exactly is emotional intelligence? In this video, I'll share a few examples.
In this lecture, I explain how going through an amygdala hijack gives us an opportunity to work on our EQ skills. Responding to an amygdala hijack develops our self-awareness and self-regulation.
Let's look at a few activities and strategies you can do to be more aware of what’s going on when you're experiencing an Amygdala Hijack. These activities and strategies will also help you respond in a healthier way when you feel emotionally triggered.
This strategy will help you understand the primary emotion you are feeling. The more specific you can be in labelling your emotions, the more understanding you will have for them. This will help you know how to regulate that particular emotion.
Let's take action on what you just learned. This activity is designed to help you respond in healthier ways to negative situations and daily stressors.
This fun game will help you practice recognizing different emotions.
Engage in an anger volcano experiment to name primary emotions and tame anger. Learn to recognize bubbling emotions to prevent eruptions and improve emotional regulation.
Great job for finishing this course! Your learning doesn't end here. Watch this lecture to find out the next step(s) and what you can do to continue learning about brain-based emotional intelligence.
This is a fun, engaging, interactive way to teach children emotional intelligence. Dr. Amita's creative exercises and colorful pages bring the concepts to life. It is extremely valuable to teach children how to manage their own emotions and thoughts, and to practice honing their EQ skills at a young age. As an educator, I highly recommend Brain-Based EQ for Kids! -Amy Do, Founder of Cortex Education
I am so glad I had my son enrolled in this class! I am amazed at how quickly he absorbed the concepts that were taught and reinforced through the various games and activities in class. After only the first few classes, I clearly noticed a change in his coping and communication skills. He was able to identify and communicate his feelings better and had shorter and less severe meltdowns. I couldn't believe that a few classes could make such a difference! - Eva Petrova-Ibarria, Dublin Resident
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Parenting is harder today than it was 30 years ago.
With the explosion of information and social media, it’s easy to worry about how all of this affects the social & emotional development of our children.
Your child’s behavior reflects their emotional well-being, which affects their development into adulthood.
As an educator in the field of Child and Adolescent Development, and specializing in Social & Emotional Development and Contemporary Parenting, my ultimate goal is to give your child the tools they need to:
Respond in a constructive way to their environment
Communicate more effectively
Experience less stress, anxiety, and depression
Perform better in school or work projects
Develop meaningful relationships with family and friends
That's why I created this course.
Using an interactive, fun, and engaging approach, your children will learn strategies to recognize the way they feel, and, rather than 'react' uncontrollably, they will practice how to express their emotions in healthier ways.
Dedicating my life to this passion has helped me successfully transform the lives of many families resulting in stronger parent-child relationships, resilient kids, and happier parents.
Let’s empower children now with the skills they need to achieve a happy, healthy, and fulfilling future.
I look forward to meeting you inside the course!
Dr. Amita Roy Shah