- 05April 5, 2023
MHTTC Webinar: The Power of Emotionally-Inclusive Practices in Education and Youthwork
The Power of Emotionally-Inclusive Practices in Education and Youthwork
In this session we will explore Emotionally-Inclusive Practices, a framework used to integrate emotion into every part of the educational experience. Emotions lay the foundation for behavior that ground us in how we see the world and respond in our everyday interactions. Developing the emotional intelligence of adults and children across our implicit bias, culture consciousness, and understanding student and our own trauma give us the awareness and skills to create restorative communities that prioritize all relationships.
Objectives:
Participants will:
• Learn and apply the principles of Emotional Intelligence in both personal and professional areas of life.
• Gain the knowledge to mentor or develop others towards greater growing Emotional Intelligence.
• Learn 16 Emotional Intelligence strategies that to practice personally and model for youth.
• Develop resilient responses to challenges, stress, pressure, and demanding expectations in schools and youthwork.Speaker: Brian Dinkins, Ed.D., Chief Executive Officer, Center for Empowering Education
Dr. Brian Dinkins is the author and creator of Emotionally – Inclusive Practices, motivational speaker, and national education consultant for the Center for Empowering Education, where he leads as CEO. Brian also serves as an assistant professor at Butler University, where he serves as director of the Experiential Program for Preparing School Principals (EPPSP). Dr. Dinkins has served as turnaround principal in four high-poverty schools, including traditional, charter, and private schools, and has committed his work to serve children, partners, and communities in need.