Building Emotional Intelligence: Techniques to Cultivate Inner Strength in Children [With CD]

I finally had a chance to read Building Emotional Intelligence and found it a refreshing dose of "this is what matters" with a special kid-focused twist. It's absolutely wonderful--so moving and totally practical in a way that will undoubtedly inspire to many parents, teachers, and students. Brava!

As an elementary school counselor for over twenty years I have been looking for effective resources to share with students, parents and teachers that are practical and support the teaching of foundational self-regulation skills. Building Emotional Intelligence is the perfect developmental guide for both educators and parents in this respect, as it is very user-friendly and easy to implement with children of all ages. The chapters are arranged in developmental stages and clearly describe simple activities appropriate for each school age. The actitivies are also provided in the accompanying CD, which is an ingenious way to support their intended application. My students have been loving the self-calming and focusing exercises on the CD, which have stimulated meaningful discussion. After doing one of the listening exercises on the CD this week, one kindergartener said,'When I feel lonely, I listen to my heart beat and then I know I'm not alone'. A guidance counselor couldn't ask for a more engaged outcome. Our goal is to share this book with as many teachers and parents in our area as possible. One of our esteemed parents has said about it, 'This could change the world!'. Thank you, Linda, for this much-needed inner, as well as outer, peace tool.

After attending a seminar and listening to Linda Lantieri speak, I had to purchase this book. I read most of it on my flight home. As a guidance counselor I found this book to be filled with wonderful practical ideas to share with teachers and parents. Maggie Camara-Avalos, LCSW Director of Guidance Miami Country Day School

I am a Guidance Counselor at a private school in Miami Florida. Building Emotional Intelligence is a must have book that offers clear strategies to support children in becoming resilient and coping with a fast paced and sometimes stressful world. I have been using the activities and the CD by Daniel Goleman since I read it. My students have really enjoyed the CD and benefitted by the activities offered. I've recommended it to several parents with children who need support coping with day to day stresses and it is great to have a book which I can confidently recommend. It is concisely written and in a format that is easy to access by age group. This is the kind of book I wished I had when I was raising my children who are now in their twenties. This is a must have for Guidance Counselors and parents.

I was pleased to receive my copy of Building Emotional Intelligence yesterday. I've already read it cover to cover. As a parent, researcher, and educator who values social-emotional intelligence, contemplative practices, and the importance of body awareness this book has it all. I have learned new facts and been re-inspired! It is a satisfying book filled with up-to-date facts and exciting wellness practices that support emotional growth and development. This attractive guide complete with a DVD by Daniel Goleman has been fun to use with children as a parent, a friend, or teacher; I highly recommend it. Martha Eddy, CMA, Ed.D. Director, Center for Kinesthetic Education New York City [...]