Teaching the Art of Counseling: Essential Skills for Educators
Effective counseling requires mastery of both theoretical knowledge and practical interpersonal skills. For educators charged with developing this balance in counselor trainees, thoughtful teaching approaches prove crucial. Beyond lecturing diagnostic criteria and treatment modalities, shaping clinical capabilities demands competence in core soft techniques. A relationship-centered framework establishes the foundation. Educators model empathy, unconditional positive regard, […]
Emotional Intelligence at Work and in Business
What is the role of Emotional Intelligence at the workplace and in Business today? The meaning of emotional intelligence, sometimes referred to as EQ (‘’emotional quotient’’), was coined by psychologists in the 1990s. However, it was popularized by Daniel Goleman, an American psychologist in 1995. According to Goleman, emotional intelligence is perceived as an individual’s […]