Emotional Intelligence - An Introduction

11/01/20 • 9 min

In this episode, David gives a short introduction to the benefits and importance of being emotionally intelligent and highlights some of the ways in which we can help ourselves grow to become more emotionally intelligent. Check out some of the links below for some worthwhile content and reading.

An introduction to Emotional Intelligence | Daniel Goleman - WATCH HERE
Strategies to become more emotionally intelligent | Daniel Goleman - WATCH HERE
Emotional Intelligence - From Theory to Everyday Practice | Yale - WATCH HERE
6 Steps to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence | Ramona Hacker - WATCH HERE

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An introduction to Emotional Intelligence | Daniel Goleman - WATCH HERE
Strategies to become more emotionally intelligent | Daniel Goleman - WATCH HERE
Emotional Intelligence - From Theory to Everyday Practice | Yale - WATCH HERE
6 Steps to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence | Ramona Hacker - WATCH HERE

Get the book by Daniel Goleman here

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Visit us on all our social media platforms:
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In this episode, David speaks to Consultant Clinical Psychologist Colin Howard about the causes and effects of trauma and the many ways in which our minds can play tricks on us to keep us reliving past anxieties. Colin provides insight and coping strategies to deal with trauma and anxiety and discusses recognised and emerging therapeutic practices in this important field.
Visit Colin at Howard Psychology here
Get a copy of "The Body Keeps The Score" By Bessel Van Der Kolk on Amazon books here
Useful links:
Information on Emotional and Psychological Trauma
PTSD UK
NHS Mental health charities and organisations

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Ayahuasca ceremonies have been getting a lot of press around the world recently for their potential beneficial impact on mental health, addiction, and a variety of other health matters, but what is Ayahuasca? and why has this ancient hallucinogenic South American plant been generating interest from the modern world of science and medicine? What can be learned from this plant? and how might it play a role in the treatment of mental health conditions in the future? In this episode, David speaks with a friend (called "Sue" for the purposes of protecting her identity) to learn about her very personal and spiritual journey with Ayahuasca.
Links:
Michael Pollan (Author) - "How To Change Your Mind" (Amazon)
Film - "The Last Shaman" IMDb
Film - "The Spirit Molecule" IMDb
DMT - Dimethyltryptamine (Healthline.com)
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The Quiet Mind - Emotional Intelligence - An Introduction

Transcript

So, Emotional Intelligence.....some people have it, others don't, but the good news is that we can all learn to become more emotionally intelligent? Why would we bother? What on earth is Emotional Intelligence anyway? If you have never heard of this term, then now, is the ideal time to acquaint yourself with it. I'm David Walker, and you are listening to The Quiet Mind.
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Thank you so much for joining me again for our second episode, where we are going to dive right in and talk abo