Emotional Wellbeing and Emotional Intelligence

This presentation covers key concepts related to emotional wellbeing, as outlined in the course "Social Emotional Wellbeing" (PM-107). It explores the following topics:
Definition of Emotions: Introduces emotions as complex reactions involving experiential, behavioural, and physiological components, per the American Psychological Association.
Types of Emotions:
Positive Emotions: Pleasant responses like joy, happiness, and contentment.
Negative Emotions: Unpleasant reactions such as fear, anger, and sadness.
Emotional Intelligence:
Based on Daniel Goleman's framework, it discusses four domains:
Self-awareness
Self-management
Social awareness
Relationship management
Highlights how these competencies help in emotional regulation and interpersonal dynamics.
Functions of Emotions:
Intrapersonal: Role within the individual.
Interpersonal: Role in group settings.
Cultural: Maintaining social order.
Other roles include influencing thoughts, preparing for action, and signaling interpersonal dynamics.
Emotion-Focused Coping Strategies:
Techniques for managing stress through emotional regulation, such as listening to music, meditation, and creative expression.
Emphasizes managing the emotional intensity of stressful situations rather than solving the problems directly.
The presentation integrates psychological principles with practical strategies to enhance emotional wellbeing, offering insights into both theoretical and applied aspects of emotional health.