This chapter shares a personal narrative of childhood sexual abuse, highlighting the pivotal role of emotional support from figures like 'Uncle Marvin.' It stresses the importance of compassionate adults in children's lives and encourages listeners to embody the supportive role. The discussion also delves into the significance of emotional literacy, the distinction between emotions and feelings, and the necessity of integrating emotional education into educational curriculums.
Dr. Marc Brackett has dedicated his life to studying emotions and to teaching us what he’s learning. In this episode, we talk about how emotional literacy — being able to recognize, name, and understand our feelings — affects everything from learning, decision-making, and creativity to relationships, health, and performance.
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