Emotional dysregulation

I saw Sheila Brown today. She continued to exhibit paranoia and delusion. Despite her acknowledgement of ‘feeling slightly out of whack’, she was adamant that her suspicion on both of your intentions and manners were real and unrelated to her psychotic symptom. She was specifically fixated on Kimberly’s ways of talking. What concern me the most is her statement about not being hesitate to fight if anyone, including the staff, continues to disrespect her. I asked her repeatedly what she meant by…

David Brooks article “The Limit of Empathy” explains Brooks views on empathy and how it has its limits on making “…the world a better place.” Brooks starts off by talking about how people in society have become so consumed with the idea of empathy that they are trying to make a change in the world and have a better understanding of people and their feelings. He continues by explaining how empathy works scientifically and how it can allow a person to put themselves in another’s shoes. Brooks…

Emotional wellbeing is a relatively new term, but in the recent decades it has become increasingly widely used. It does not mean the absence of emotions in a person's life, but rather that the person is able to understand the value of their emotions and use them as part of a creative and fulfilling life. The Mental Health Foundation defines emotional wellbeing as: ‘A positive sense of wellbeing which enables an individual to be able to function in society and meet the demands of everyday life;…

Positive social and emotional growth builds the communication skills necessary for learning throughout a child’s life. Research also suggests that the emotional intelligence or understanding in young children predicts their ability to follow rules which affects their ability to understand instructions and excel in a formal school setting (Slcheeman)…

Similarly, the concept of measuring emotional intelligence (EI) has proven to be one of the most controversial aspects of psychology. From the examiner to the correctness of the response, there seems to be no total consensus within the psychological community over which examination is most reliable or accurate. However, the primary measurement tool of the Mayer-Salovey model of EI, the model which this investigation shall be utilizing, is the Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test…

If an organisational manager uses his/hers emotional intelligence at work, it could benefit the relationship between the manager and the employee. The most effective bosses are those who have the ability to sense how their employees feel about their work situation and to intervene effectively when those employees begin to feel discouraged or dissatisfied (Wiley, Jossey Bass, Pfeiffer, Lasser, Capstone, 2001). To understand emotional intelligence as a term, it can be easier by dividing…

1) Report- From completing module 4 I have learnt and experienced what it means to understand and how to manage my emotions and emotional intelligence. Through learning about the nature of my emotions such as the valence and intensity, has given me the ability to make better decisions and cope with stressors in a healthier way. How technology also affects my emotions was interesting as I was able to relate with many of the influences provided in the module. I have gained a much broader mindset…

Learning Emotional Intelligence The word “intelligence” is often used to describe the traits that are defined by theories of general intelligence, and its usage in everyday language suggests that it is being used to refer to scope of knowledge, rather than an ability to grasp concepts. However, there are many different types of intelligence. One of these intelligences, is emotional intelligence (EI). Whereas general intelligence, and the methods by which it is measured, such as an intelligence…

I hate my nose, my eyes are too small, I wish my lips were bigger, my ears are too big, I wish my stomach was flat, I wish I had abs, my face is too big, I’m too skinny, I’m fat. Do any of these statements ring a bell? These are some of the insecurities individuals could face at some point in their lives. You look in the mirror and all these physical flaws stand out and wishing you could change them is all you want but than realize how unrealistic that thought really is, so you move on with your…

actions and attitudes that effected a few past employees and situations. I found areas for improvement from the exams that would help develop my growth moving forward in another leadership role. I took six assessments that tested my ability for emotional intelligence, personality, learning style, values, and diversity. The exams/quizzes help me see the value of understanding the term “self.” In addition, the assessments illustrated some strengths and weaknesses that I could improve in the role…