Emotional literacy

Emotional literacy is the ability to read (identify), label, understand and act upon the feelings (emotions) of oneself and others in a healthy and socially acceptable manner.

1. What is emotional literacy and why is it important?
2. Why is emotional literacy important?
3. What is emotional literacy and how can one enhance it?
4. What is the difference between emotional intelligence and emotional literacy?

What is emotional literacy and why is it important?

Emotional literacy is important. It gives us the ability to recognise, understand, handle and appropriately express emotions. Some children are instinctively in tune with their feelings and emotions, and will be ready to deal with new/ different situations/people more easily. ...

Why is emotional literacy important?

Teaching emotional literacy is important for developing self-confidence, boosting self-esteem, social and emotional development, and encouraging emotional self-management over impulse reactions. ... Developing emotional literacy aids a child's mental health and also physical well-being, as both are inextricably linked.

What is emotional literacy and how can one enhance it?

Emotional literacy involves having self-awareness and recognition of your own feelings and knowing how to manage them, such as the ability to stay calm when you feel angry or to reassure yourself when in doubt. It includes empathy, i.e. having sensitivity to the feelings of others.

What is the difference between emotional intelligence and emotional literacy?

While emotional intelligence expresses an individual, innate personality dynamics, emotional literacy is the combination of understanding, strategy and skills that a person can develop throughout the life.