'Emotional Intelligence'(EQ) - Equip Kids

What is 'Emotional Intelligence' & 'Emotional Quotient (EQ)' ?
Emotional Intelligence is a set of skills & abilities of a child
to effectively deal with their own and others emotions.
Emotional Quotient(EQ) is the measure of Emotional
Intelligence. It measures on scale various 'EQ skills' or
'Emotional Skills' .
The EQ skills include, among others, the following abilities :
1) Recognising, understanding and expressing
emotions constructively.
2) Handling strong emotions like anger, fear, disappointment,
frustration etc. and manage them effectively.
3) Controlling impulses and Delaying gratification.
4) Motivating self and others (Channeling emotions
towards desired goal).
5) Identifying emotions in others (Empathy).
6) Knowing other person's perspective and reading
nonverbal cues.
7) Using optimism skills to guild through adversities.
8) Using skills to make & keep intimate friends.
In a nutshell “Emotional Intelligence” of a child reflects how
smart the child is with his or her emotions.
Research has shown that in homes & schools where
emotional skills are nurtured, children Are 1) Less violence
prone 2) More optimistic 3) More assertive 4) less lonely
5) Less impulsive 6) More focused 7) More responsible
8) More popular & outgoing 9) More tolarent to stress and
10) Have greater academic achievement.
Why “Emotional Intelligence” ?
The nature of childhood has changed in last decade or two.
The worldwide statistics shows increased anger proneness,
loneliness, aggression and impulsive behavior in children.
Children are getting depressed and are prone for behavioral
problems more often than ever. These statistics tell us
clearly that though today's children are smarter as seen on
their higher IQ levels, they are NOT SO SMART ABOUT
FEELINGS (Their own and others). Having just a high
Seminar on ‘Child EQ’
intellect (IQ) does not help children in dealing with real life
issues, face challenges, deal with stress and grow
emotionally healthy. What they need is 'EMOTIONAL
INTELLIGENCE more commonly referred as EQ
(Emotional Quotient). In this hectic modernized world
children need emotional intelligence skills like emotional
self awareness, emotional management skills, self
motivation, empathy and impulse control to deal with life
challenges more effectively.
What is more exciting is the fact that children's EQ can be
developed and raised. Parents (and teachers) have a major
role to play in teaching children the basic Emotional
Intelligence skills. Raising “EMOTIONAL QUOTIENT” (EQ)
of children is truly the need of the hour.
What is “EQUIP KIDS” ?
“EQUIP KIDS” is an institute committed to
raising EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
(EQ) of children, using thoroughly proven,
scientific methods. The name Equip Kids
has its origin from its mission of equipping
kids with the EQ skills, through research
based, experiential activities. Our constant endeavor is to
facilitate( & equip) children to face the emotional
challenges of this ever changing modernized world with
better emotional intelligence skills (EQ skills). This institute
is having its regular activities at city of Thane, which
includes organizing workshops for parents and teachers,
EQ enhancing activities for children of various age groups,
EQ testing, counselling parents in dealing with children in a
more effective way and integrating Emotional Intelligence
teaching programmes through schools.
ACTIVITIES OF “EQUIP KIDS”
1) 'EQ' enhancement center : (EEC)
Weekly sessions are held for children from age group of
5years-10years. The programme duration varies from
3months to 1 year depending on age group. Each session
lasts for one hour. Experiential activities, games, role plays,
audio visuals are given to children as per age group.
Children are taught about 'Emotions' and 'Emotional
Intelligence'skills in these 'Emotion Classes'. These
‘EQ’ enhancement
center (EEC)
for age group 5-10 yrs.
activities and lessons have been adopted from 'Emotional
Intelligence curriculum” being used in many leading schools
all over world Contact details - 9167015365 / 9820069249
2) EQ camp for children :
EQ camp is meant for
children between age
group of 10-15 years. It
is a five-day camp with
daily 3 hours session.
This camp helps children
learn the basic EQ skills
through fun games &
activities. During the
camp, children undergo
'experiential learning'
Group ‘EQ’ activity in ‘EQ’ camp
a b o u t E m o t i o n a l
Intelligence skills like emotional literacy, self motivation,
optimism, management of emotions and social skills.
Contact details - 9167015365 / 9820069249
3) 'EQ' Clinic :
This clinic is held to
support and counsel
parents in helping them
deal with children in a
more effective way .It
also gives parents key
tools to enable them
raise the EQ of their
children. The theme of
the clinic is “EQ
vaccination to prevent
Emotional and behavioral Problems”. This one hour
session is held every Saturday after 3 pm with prior
appointment. Contact details - 9820127938
4) Parenting workshop :
Role -plays
in workshop for
parents.
Children displaying emotion on faces in a
class of ‘Emotional Literacy’
Highly effective one-day workshops are held for parents.
The theme of the workshop is “Parenting with Emotional
Intelligence”. These workshops are held at various times
during the year.