Exploring the Link Between Emotional Intelligence and Emotional Connection in Mental Health and Wellbeing

Description: The presentation dives into the powerful connection between emotional intelligence and mental health. Attendees will be able to define emotional intelligence and emotional connection and the relevance these two components play in mental health well-being. Attendees will be able to identify the key components of emotional intelligence. This section of the course will also discuss different characteristics of emotional connection. At the end of the section, attendees will be able to explain why emotional intelligence and emotional connection are an important role in mental health wellbeing. Attendees will then examine the role of emotional intelligence in mental health. This section examines both the negative impacts of low levels of emotional intelligence, as well as the benefits of achieving high levels of emotional intelligence. Furthermore, it will discuss how emotional intelligence is the foundation for mental health. The content in this section will also discuss the impact emotional intelligence has on social and relational well-being. Attendees will be able to explain how emotional intelligence promotes resilience to mental health challenges and how emotional intelligence supports long-term mental health well-being and protective factors against mental health disorders. Next, attendees will analyze the relationship between emotional connection and well-being. Attendees will be able to explain how emotional connection contributes to emotional well-being. The content will demonstrate how emotional connection is fundamental to emotional health by fostering resilience, reinforcing self-worth, and enhancing overall life satisfaction. Last, attendees will be able to recommend practical strategies to enhance emotional intelligence. Attendees will be able to explain ways to build self-awareness, strengthen self regulation, enhance empathy, improve social skills, and cultivate motivation and resilience. These strategies offer practical tools to help individuals, build resilience, foster healthy relationships, and improve overall mental health well-being. Each section of the course is expected to take 30 minutes to complete. Time will be allocated at the end of the course for participants to ask questions. Attendees will be able to print out worksheets to take notes for each section of the course.

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1272620

This event is sponsored by FMHCA, an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider. FMHCA NBCC Provider# 2058. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  FMHCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. This course is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW – FMHCA CE Broker #: 50-748

Learning Objectives:

1. Define emotional intelligence and emotional connection
2. Examine the role of emotional intelligence and mental health
3. Analyze the relationship between emotional connection and well-being
4.  Identify practical strategies to enhance emotional intelligence

Patricia Avalos, LMHC is the owner and clinical Director of Victory Counseling Services, LLC. She obtained her bachelors and applied psychology and a masters of science and clinical mental health counseling from Hodges University. She has been counseling individuals for 4-years, but has been in the mental health field for 8-years. Prior to becoming a counselor, she and teen moms as well as teens and a residential program. She has extensive knowledge of the mental health challenges, teens face in both urban communities and economically disadvantage backgrounds.

Patricia is dedicated to helping individuals overcome life’s challenges through a compassionate, strength-based approach. She also utilizes CBT, mindfulness, and emotion-focused techniques. She empowers clients to reframe negative thoughts, manage stress, and develop healthier coping skills. With a focus on emotional well-being, she supports individuals in discovering their inner strengths, fostering resilience, and promoting personal growth. Her therapeutic style is collaborative and client centered, ensuring individuals feel heard and understood throughout their healing journey. She sees clients ages three to seniors, and has worked with a variety of mental health needs, with her primary expertise, being anxiety disorders, and depressive disorders.