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Essentials of the Social and Emotional Intelligences explores the foundations of social and emotional intelligences from a multicultural humanistic psychology perspective. Delving into the spectrum of abilities associated with holistic emotional processes, this book unravels the intricacies of developing self-awareness, regulating emotional states, fostering social awareness and empathy, exercising freedom of choice, and building diverse relationships. Offering a unique theoretical synthesis of humanistic psychology and multicultural education, the text provides diverse perspectives on complex phenomena within social and emotional intelligences, including empathy, spirituality, loneliness, self-awareness, and cultural humility. Through a fusion of empirical research studies and multicultural insights, this book equips readers with the knowledge to cultivate these essential skills within themselves and foster meaningful connections with others. This concise guide is ideal for students, professionals, educators and laypersons hoping to build their fundamental knowledge in utilizing social and emotional intelligences.
List of contents
Introduction; 1. Social and Emotional Intelligences – The Roots of Becoming; 2. Multicultural Humanistic Psychology-A Modern Global Lens; 3. Empathy – Exploring Worlds of Meaning; 4. Growth-Promoting Relationships; 5. Mindful Self-Awareness; 6. Understanding Emotions; 7. Emotion Regulation; 8. The Courage to Decide: An Existential Responsibility; 9. Loneliness; 10. Spirituality; 11. Culturally Relative Self-Actualization; 12. A Heuristic Exploration into the Social and Emotional Intelligences; Conclusion.
About the author
Christopher J. Kazanjian, Ph.D. is author Empowering Children (2021), Creating Meaning in Young Adulthood (2023), and The Social-Emotional Learning Upgrade (2024).
Summary
This concise guide equips higher education students, psychological professional, educator, healthcare professional, and layperson with the fundamental knowledge to utilize social and emotional intelligences, such as emotion regulation, empathy, and mindfulness, to enhance the quality of professional services and reach new potentials.
Foreword
Provides perspectives and insights for how developing social and emotional intelligence brings healing and growth in a post-pandemic world.
