adolescent emotional intelligence

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Developing Empathy in Youth

Posted on July 20, 2020 by middleearthnj Leave a comment

With our nation experiencing intense divisions ranging from politics to face masks to racial injustice, developing empathy in the next generation is more important than ever. Empathy is the ability to emotionally understand what other people feel, see things from their point of view, and imagine yourself in their place. Essentially, it is “walking a mile in someone else’s shoes.”

Building Positive Skills

Emotional Intelligence is Essential for Teen Success

Posted on November 16, 2015 by middleearthnj One comment

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to identify, understand, and manage our own emotions and the emotions of others, and it is a highly desired skill in the workplace. More and more, businesses are relying on references and personality assessments to measure a potential employee’s emotional intelligence, instead of just focusing on what school they attended, their grades, or their