Applied emotional education: Strengthening socioemotional skills in educational and healthcare contexts
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Emotional intelligence (EI) is a key competency in educational and healthcare contexts, particularly relevant for university and school teachers and healthcare professionals. This article reflects on two workshops implemented in these settings, aimed at strengthening emotional skills, effective communication, and conflict management. Based on workshop outcomes and recent evidence, significant improvements are highlighted in teachers’ well-being, self-efficacy, and reduced burnout, as well as increased resilience and professional quality of life in healthcare workers. The article discusses the importance of emotional training programs and identifies methodological challenges, such as the need for longitudinal follow-ups and objective measures. It concludes that investing in EI benefits not only individuals but also positively impacts learning and clinical care environments, fostering healthier, more effective, and humanized organizational climates.
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