{"id":41155,"date":"2022-10-27T09:51:58","date_gmt":"2022-10-27T13:51:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/?p=41155"},"modified":"2022-10-27T09:52:00","modified_gmt":"2022-10-27T13:52:00","slug":"emotional-intelligence-in-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/emotional-intelligence-in-students\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Proven Ways to Build Resilience and  Emotional Intelligence in Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/emotional-intelligence-in-students\/#How_To_Build_Resilience_and_Emotional_Intelligence_in_Students\" title=\"How To Build Resilience and Emotional Intelligence in Students\">How To Build Resilience and Emotional Intelligence in Students<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/emotional-intelligence-in-students\/#Teach_them_social-emotional_skills\" title=\"Teach them social-emotional skills\">Teach them social-emotional skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/emotional-intelligence-in-students\/#Learning_perseverance_is_crucial\" title=\"Learning perseverance is crucial\">Learning perseverance is crucial<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/emotional-intelligence-in-students\/#Promote_positive_emotions\" title=\"Promote positive emotions\">Promote positive emotions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/emotional-intelligence-in-students\/#Integrate_character_education\" title=\"Integrate character education\">Integrate character education<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/emotional-intelligence-in-students\/#Teaching_the_importance_of_physical_and_mental_well-being\" title=\"Teaching the importance of physical and mental well-being\">Teaching the importance of physical and mental well-being<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/emotional-intelligence-in-students\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>We tend to view childhood as a time of freedom and carelessness. However, the truth is far from that. This age offers no shield against the emotional challenges many children face, let alone learning to cope with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Part of growing up is developing the ability to understand the feelings of others and knowing how to overcome stressful and sometimes traumatic experiences in our lives. Adults have the mental capacity and skills needed to deal with specific problems, whereas children do not. That is why building resilience and emotional intelligence in students is a popular topic in health and education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When educators help students \u201cadopt an approach to life that views hurdles as a critical aspect of success,\u201d they help them develop emotional sustenance. Many educators incorporate emotional and social learning programs into the curriculum to accomplish this goal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But apart from these programs, there are many other ways educators can develop resilience and emotional intelligence in students. In this article, we\u2019ll explore how educators can help students develop a success-achieving mindset through emotional intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Proven-Ways-to-Build-Resilience-and-Emotional-Intelligence-in-Students-Pinterest-Image-750x1125.jpg\" alt=\"5 Proven Ways to Build Resilience and  Emotional Intelligence in Students \" class=\"wp-image-41157 lazyload\" width=\"375\" height=\"563\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Proven-Ways-to-Build-Resilience-and-Emotional-Intelligence-in-Students-Pinterest-Image-750x1125.jpg\" alt=\"5 Proven Ways to Build Resilience and  Emotional Intelligence in Students \" class=\"wp-image-41157 lazyload\" width=\"375\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Proven-Ways-to-Build-Resilience-and-Emotional-Intelligence-in-Students-Pinterest-Image-750x1125.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Proven-Ways-to-Build-Resilience-and-Emotional-Intelligence-in-Students-Pinterest-Image-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Proven-Ways-to-Build-Resilience-and-Emotional-Intelligence-in-Students-Pinterest-Image-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Proven-Ways-to-Build-Resilience-and-Emotional-Intelligence-in-Students-Pinterest-Image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Proven-Ways-to-Build-Resilience-and-Emotional-Intelligence-in-Students-Pinterest-Image-480x720.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Proven-Ways-to-Build-Resilience-and-Emotional-Intelligence-in-Students-Pinterest-Image.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>5 Proven Ways to Build Resilience and Emotional Intelligence in Students<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Build_Resilience_and_Emotional_Intelligence_in_Students\"><\/span>How To Build Resilience and Emotional Intelligence in Students<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Teach_them_social-emotional_skills\"><\/span><strong>Teach them social-emotional skills<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Incorporating programs that include the teaching of social-emotional skills helps students achieve better academic outcomes. Sure, a whole-school approach is beneficial, but if your school isn\u2019t at that stage, there\u2019s a lot you can do in the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Work on improving peer <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/category\/relationships\/\" title=\"relationships\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">relationships<\/a> by explicitly teaching self-awareness, social awareness, decision-making responsibility, self-management, relationship skills, and helping retain knowledge. Today\u2019s education system is complex, and a one-size-fits-all approach will not work. That is why educators need to examine how people learn and perceive knowledge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in furthering your education on the subject, one viable way to get your foot in the door is by enrolling in an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/online.emich.edu\/programs\/master-of-arts-in-educational-psychology.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MA Educational Psychology Online<\/a> program. It\u2019s an ideal degree for busy educators looking to learn psychology and improve the learning process for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Learning_perseverance_is_crucial\"><\/span><strong>Learning perseverance is crucial<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Self-motivation is an essential component of developing resilience and emotional intelligence in students, and a requirement for all children to succeed in life. While many students will naturally strive to improve themselves somehow, others will require a little more guidance. Remind students that to thrive, they must exert effort and perseverance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, if you see students putting in a great deal of hard work, but still falling short of the grade, applaud them on their efforts and encourage them to keep trying until they get it right. Every student should be advised to set goals to feel a sense of accomplishment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides, this helps counteract negative thoughts and encourages children to reach deep within themselves to find the determination to succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"lazyload\" title=\"What is Emotional Intelligence?\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LgUCyWhJf6s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>What is Emotional Intelligence? Courtesy, YouTube.<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Promote_positive_emotions\"><\/span><strong>Promote positive emotions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For many complicated reasons, including the pandemic, more students are experiencing stress and anxiety these days. A more positive outlook can be calming in the face of rejection, loss, disappointment, and fear.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One approach to addressing this in the classroom is encouraging positive thinking and emotion regulation. Eventually, the students will be in a much better mental state to deal with problems and relieve stress about certain aspects of their lives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, you can incorporate&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/positivepsychology.com\/mindfulness-for-children-kids-activities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mindfulness techniques<\/a>&nbsp;in the classroom and help boost positivity among your students. Also, try meditation in class (in person or online) by having students sit silently and perform guided breathing exercises for five minutes at the beginning of the lesson. Often, developing emotional intelligence in students requires a holistic approach.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Integrate_character_education\"><\/span><strong>Integrate character education<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Character education promotes the growth of ethical and responsible students. To  develop emotional intelligence in students, teach them the benefits of solid values, being trustworthy and honest, and accepting responsibility for their actions. Provide opportunities for your students to develop and hone these skills in the classroom. Discuss these abilities during history classes and reading activities. Encourage students to consider ways to become more responsible or trustworthy. Then, allow them to put their ideas into action. Recognize ethical and honest behavior, mainly when students accept responsibility for harmful actions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this isn\u2019t to say they should be excused from discipline, but rather recognize the importance of being truthful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Teaching_the_importance_of_physical_and_mental_well-being\"><\/span><strong>Teaching the importance of physical and mental well-being<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/how-to-raise-emotionally-intelligent-kids\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"25778\">Emotional intelligence<\/a> and resilience are not only psychologically essential, but also physically. Students must be physically healthy to feel solid and ready for life\u2019s challenges. And this includes getting enough sleep at night, regular exercise, eating a healthy diet, and drinking lots of water. It will not only keep students fit and healthy, but will also help them become more flexible, confident, and capable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facilitating a group discussion on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.scripps.org\/news_items\/6213-7-healthy-habits-to-teach-your-kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">healthy habits<\/a>&nbsp;is an excellent way to get students thinking about their health and well-being. Make a list of your students\u2019 suggestions and ask them to name one healthy habit, such as eating five pieces of fruit and veggies per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Building resilience and emotional intelligence in students takes time. As educators, you can follow these techniques to promote this habit in your students and help improve their social, academic, and emotional outcomes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, to keep the process going, ask your students (once a week) to express one thing they are grateful for in life. Write everything down on the board and allow your students to review and discuss it. 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