What is Emotional Intelligence?
At Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls we strive to incorporate Emotional Intelligence into our daily lives. Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to identify and manage one’s own emotions, as well as the emotions of others. We use the RULER program, designed by The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence as the primary tool to teach self awareness and emotion regulation.
● Research-based program created by Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence
● RULER is a program used to help students, families, and educators build emotional intelligence
● RULER is an acronym used to remember the different aspects of emotional intelligence. RULER stands for:
○ Recognizing emotions in self and others
○ Understanding the causes and consequences of emotions
○ Labeling emotions accurately
○ Expressing emotions appropriately
○ Regulating emotions effectively
Research has shown many benefits of the RULER curriculum including:
○ Students using RULER have better academic performance
○ RULER increases emotional intelligence and social skills
○ Decreases anxiety and depression
○ Improves school climate
○ Students using RULER are less likely to bully other students
○ Students using RULER have better leadership skills and attention
○ Teachers have better relationships with students, less burnout, better relationships with admin, and are more positive about teaching
Click here to read all about the main components of the RULER program and how it can be used at home.
Unlocking Us PodCast with Brene Brown
Click the link above to listen to Dr. Marc Brackett who has dedicated his life to studying emotions and to teaching us what he’s learning. In this episode, with Brene Brown, they talk about how emotional literacy – being able to recognize, name, and understand our feelings – affects everything from learning, decision making, and creativity, to relationships, health, and performance.
Click here for more information about Emotional Intelligence
With Families spending an unprecedented amount of time together, it is easy for emotions to run high. Whether its siblings arguing, or getting frustrated with your child's behavior, adults need to be emotional role models. Click the link above to read about how you can see your best self, even when emotions are escalating or click here for an offline version.
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