Dr. Marc Brackett and Brené on “Permission to Feel”
Apr 14, 2020
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Dr. Marc Brackett, an expert in emotional literacy, joins Brené Brown to discuss the impact of recognizing and understanding emotions on learning, decision-making, relationships, and more. They explore the RULER approach, emotional expression, children's emotional education, courageous leadership, and the importance of emotional regulation.
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Quick takeaways
Emotional literacy impacts learning, decision-making, and creativity, influencing overall well-being.
Ruler method enhances social emotional learning in over 2000 schools worldwide, emphasizing emotional awareness.
Granting 'Permission to Feel' fosters healthier emotional well-being and encourages authentic expression of emotions.
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Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Learning and Decision-Making
Emotional intelligence plays a crucial role in learning, decision-making, creativity, relationships, physical health, and performance. Dr. Mark Brackett's research at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence highlights the significance of understanding and managing emotions for personal and professional growth.
Ruler Method for Social Emotional Learning
Dr. Mark Brackett introduces the Ruler method, an evidence-based approach to social emotional learning that he developed at Yale. Ruler focuses on recognizing, understanding, labeling, expressing, and regulating emotions. It is implemented in over 2000 schools worldwide, emphasizing the importance of emotional literacy in educational settings.
Permission to Feel and Accepting Emotions
The concept of 'Permission to Feel' encourages individuals to accept and acknowledge their emotions without judgment. Dr. Mark Brackett emphasizes the importance of granting oneself and others the space to experience all emotions, fostering a healthier approach to emotional well-being.
Challenges in Expressing and Understanding Emotions
Expressing and understanding emotions can be daunting, especially in environments where there are barriers to open dialogue. Dr. Mark Brackett highlights the significance of creating a safe space for individuals to communicate their feelings authentically and develop emotional intelligence skills.
Meta-Emotions and Overcoming Shame
Meta-emotions, or feelings about feelings, play a role in shaping how individuals perceive and navigate their emotional landscape. Dr. Brackett stresses the need to address shame and vulnerabilities associated with experiencing layered emotions, offering tools like the Ruler method to build emotional resilience.
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.