Emotional Intelligence

Description: When our children experience big feelings, it can be challenging for us parents. We might worry that our children are being manipulative, or that they aren’t going to learn how to manage their feelings. These fears often cause us to ignore, silence or punish our children during their emotional moments.

In this talk, Jaclyn Long will provide parents with important information about the role emotions play in the integration of the brain and body. The research she cites can empower parents with deeper insight into the emotional lives of children and can help us make conscious choices about how we respond to our children’s big feelings when they arise.

Bio: Jaclyn Long is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist  a Certified Parent Educator, a yoga / mindfulness instructor, a retreat facilitator and a mom. She graduated with highest honors from Princeton University and holds a Masters in Counseling Psychology. She leads international Yoga, Mindfulness and Learn to Surf Retreats. Jaclyn serves as Founder and Director of Mind Body Moms as well as Mindful Child & Family Therapy. Please visit www.JaclynLong.com or www.MindBodyMoms.com for more information.