1. Emotional Literacy An introduction

2. Emotional Literacy Definition Recognising, understanding, appropriate expressing and effective handling of emotional states in ourselves and others.

3. Put more simply….  I know what I feel  I can say what I feel  I am learning how to handle my feelings  I know how others feel  I can say how others feel  I am learning how to handle how they are feeling.  And I can act accordingly.

5. Where it’s come from  Brain research  Psycho-neuroimmunology ( PNI) the study of psychological effects on the immune system  Educational Research  Psychiatric Research  Psychotherapy and social and cognitive psychology

6. Emotional Literacy Involves….. 4 foundation beliefs  Positive relationships are vital for brain development and therefore learning  Behaviour is an expression of emotions  Emotions affect both what and how learning takes place  Emotions cannot be separated from the body or the mind.

7. How does how we handle emotions hinder us? Irrationality Emotional Hijacks Sleep Distractions Stress Feeling Bad Negative Patterns

8. How does how we handle emotions help us? Guide our thoughts/ decisions Feeling Good Intuition Wants, Likes and Needs Motivation Aliveness ‘Flow’ Instincts: fear Make decisions Focus attention

9. Introducing Emotional Literacy  By developing greater self awareness and awareness of others this can have a strong and positive impact on students and staff - Enhancement of personal and interpersonal skills - Creation of emotionally literate relationships and learning - Development of a socially / emotionally responsive community

10. Self-awareness Other awareness Self-management Relationship management Model of EL Intrapersonal intelligence Interpersonal intelligence

11. Emotional Intelligence is not Personality IQ Just Being Nice Letting it all Hang Out Competencies Navel Gazing Liking Everyone

12. Examples of Emotional Wellbeing in Action  Restorative practice  Solutions oriented schools  Nurture Groups  Paths  Seasons for Growth  School Counsellor

13. Wellbeing Audits

14. Maslow’s Triangle SELF ACTUALISATION SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL COMPETENCE SELF ESTEEM LOVE & BELONGING SAFETY & SECURITY PHYSIOLOGY: food, water, shelter, clothing

15. Hierarchy of Needs  Physiology – basic needs for human survival  Safety and security – personal security  Love and belonging – sense of belonging and acceptance  Self esteem –belief in yourself  Social and emotional competence - relate well to your own emotions and the emotions of others and act accordingly  Self actualisation  – be the best you can be

16. Self Actualisation  Confident  Successful  Responsible  Effective  Mmmmmm sounds familiar!!!!!

17. Wellbeing Audits  Indicates where there is good practice or gaps in provision for Emotional Wellbeing  Informs preparation of School Improvement Plan.