Relationship Science

Evidently, emotional intelligence is vital not only for society and organizational leaders but also among the public itself. It is the key to ensuring a better living environment where people consider the emotions portrayed by others prior to making judgments or engaging them negatively.

In recent years, the term EQ or emotional intelligence has become a well-known term for how we behave, react, and communicate with others. In business and various professions, EQ is now part of determining whether a person would make a good fit. This book explores what emotional intelligence is, the skills and tools to develop and improve EQ, and an in-depth analysis of how techniques and skills can play a positive role in how we communicate with people.

Realizing that we all have different temperaments enables us to understand what makes others tick. Temperament theory is easy to grasp, and we can use it as a lens to deepen our empathy and relationships. Couples who stay connected are able to talk about stressful issues in a way that furthers the relationship. In couple’s therapy, we practice listening (really listening) to hear each other and be heard. Mindfulness is the practice of being fully in the present moment. Practiced over time, mindfulness can be lifechanging.