
Emotional Intelligence for Children: Building Your Child’s Social and Emotional Well-being
Emotional intelligence plays a crucial role in a child’s ability to navigate relationships, manage emotions, and build resilience. This webinar, part of our 6-session Arrowsmith Program webinar series, explores how emotional intelligence develops and its impact on a child’s overall well-being. Parents and educators will gain valuable insights into how brain development influences self-awareness, empathy, and social interactions.
Led by Debbie Gilmore, Executive Director, Arrowsmith Program, this session will provide practical strategies to support children in understanding and regulating emotions, fostering meaningful relationships, and overcoming social challenges with confidence. Whether you are a parent, teacher, or caregiver, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and tools to nurture emotional intelligence in children, setting the foundation for long-term success in both personal and academic life.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will:
Understand the Importance of Emotional Intelligence – Learn why emotional intelligence is essential for a child’s social and emotional growth and its long-term impact on well-being.
Explore the Connection Between Brain Development and Emotional Skills – Gain insights into how cognitive functions shape self-awareness, empathy, and interpersonal relationships.
Discover Practical Strategies for Emotional Growth – Learn how to support children in managing emotions, building friendships, and handling challenges with resilience and confidence.
Date: February 14, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM (UAE Time)
Venue: Zoom
About the Speaker:
Debbie Gilmore has enjoyed a varied career in educational leadership, and now is helping bring about an educational revolution. As teacher, literacy adviser, assistant principal, principal and administrator, Debbie always sought programs that were innovative, inclusive and made a meaningful impact in the lives of students. When she found Arrowsmith, it transformed her understanding of what was possible. After spearheading an initiative to bring Arrowsmith to schools in Sydney’s Catholic Education Office where she was Head of Diverse Learning, Debbie joined Arrowsmith as Executive Director. Since 2013 she has been leading the strategic growth and development of Arrowsmith, and every day speaks to educational leaders about the power and potential that cognitive programming can have in deepening life long learning experiences. As a parent she has seen first hand how Arrowsmith can transform the brains and lives of students and the community that surrounds them.
Join us for this insightful session and empower your child with the skills they need to thrive emotionally and socially!
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