By Cynthia Klein — Family Happiness Expert,
Bridges 2 Understanding
This past Thursday, October 11, 2012 I spoke at Stanford University on Enhancing Emotional Intelligence in the Family. This was my 11th talk sponsored by Stanford’s Work/Life Program.
I based my talk on Daniel Goleman’s 4 areas of Emotional Intelligence.
•EMOTIONAL SELF-AWARENESS
•MANAGING EMOTIONS
•EMPATHY – READING EMOTIONS
•HANDLING RELATIONSHIPS
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My focus was on how to apply 3 points about Emotional Intelligence.
1.Emotional Self-Awareness can be learned at any age.
2.Managing emotions begins with understanding where emotions come from.
3.Empathy– Listening to emotions leads to improved thinking.
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We had a great time discussing how we would think, feel and what we would do as we looked at three different photos of challenging situations. They were 1. 2 kids fighting over the remote control, 2. a teenager sitting in a very messy room and 3. 2 students stuck about homework. It is helpful to realize that our thinking about an event leads to our feelings that influences our actions. This chain of events can happen so fast that we are unaware of why we are getting so upset. Reviewing afterwards what actual thoughts and beliefs led to our feelings and actions will help in future management of emotions.
How have you been able to self-reflect and change how you are reacting to potentially explosive situations so you are better able to manage your relationships with your children?
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Contact me if your group would like to learn about Emotional Intelligence. Cynthia Klein, Certified Parent Educator, bridges2understanding.com. Middle School Mom columnist for Parenting on the Peninsula Magazine .
Cynthia Klein’s mission is to contribute to World Peace and building healthy family relationships is the place to begin. As a parenting expert for over 30 years, parents have learned from Cynthia how to communicate more effectively as an ally rather than an adversary. Her unique Family Harmony System teaches parents of 5 and older how to have open dialogue, solve problems together, support one another, and build mutual respect. Cynthia is the author of Ally Parenting and the video-based self-paced programWin, Win, Win, Parenting. She has presented over 700 talks and coached hundreds of parents privately towards greater family connection and harmony. To learn more about her services of coaching and speaking, contact Cynthia Klein at , visit her website atbridges2understanding.com.
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Cynthia Klein’s mission is to contribute to World Peace and building healthy family relationships is the place to begin. As a parenting expert for over 30 years, parents have learned from Cynthia how to communicate more effectively as an ally rather than an adversary. Her unique Family Harmony System teaches parents of 5 and older how to have open dialogue, solve problems together, support one another, and build mutual respect. Cynthia is the author of Ally Parenting and the video-based self-paced program Win, Win, Win, Parenting. She has presented over 700 talks and coached hundreds of parents privately towards greater family connection and harmony. To learn more about her services of coaching and speaking, contact Cynthia Klein at , visit her website at bridges2understanding.com.
