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The EQ Intervention: Shaping a Self-Aware Generation Through Social and Emotional Learning
Emotional intelligence in the classroom matters more now than ever.
Raising the bar for EQ in education. Written by Dr. Adam Saenz, a licensed psychologist with years of experience working within school districts, The EQ Intervention is an accessible, deep-dive exploration into the critical value of practicing Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) skills in your role as an educator, including stopping violence in schools before it ever starts.
Better mental health on campus. Designed as a practical guide for educators and administrators, The EQ Intervention includes a research-backed tool called the Educator Assessment of Social and Emotional Learning (EASEL). Using this assessment, measure your own SEL skills or those of your faculty to identify where you can adjust conflict resolution practices in the classroom for a healthier, safer, more self-aware campus.
The lessons and tools in this book can help educators tothoughtfully address points of conflict among students, between students and teachers, and between teachers and school administration. The EQ Intervention includes careful analysis of common issues facing educators in the classroom, such as:
* Students disrupting class
* Students facing turbulence or instability at home
* Intervening in personal conflicts between students
* Discussing potential learning disabilities or behavioral issues with parents
* Faculty and administrators with difficult or uncooperative working styles
Raising the bar for EQ in education. Written by Dr. Adam Saenz, a licensed psychologist with years of experience working within school districts, The EQ Intervention is an accessible, deep-dive exploration into the critical value of practicing Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) skills in your role as an educator, including stopping violence in schools before it ever starts.
Better mental health on campus. Designed as a practical guide for educators and administrators, The EQ Intervention includes a research-backed tool called the Educator Assessment of Social and Emotional Learning (EASEL). Using this assessment, measure your own SEL skills or those of your faculty to identify where you can adjust conflict resolution practices in the classroom for a healthier, safer, more self-aware campus.
The lessons and tools in this book can help educators tothoughtfully address points of conflict among students, between students and teachers, and between teachers and school administration. The EQ Intervention includes careful analysis of common issues facing educators in the classroom, such as:
* Students disrupting class
* Students facing turbulence or instability at home
* Intervening in personal conflicts between students
* Discussing potential learning disabilities or behavioral issues with parents
* Faculty and administrators with difficult or uncooperative working styles
264 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 21, 2020
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February 21, 2020
I should state that I didn’t actually read past the initial introduction. I was excited about this book as I think SEL is something that definitely needs to be explored. But in the introduction Adam L Saenz gushes praise on Jordan Peterson who has received a lot of criticism for his views on feminism, white privilege, cultural appropriation, etc. While I believe it’s important to be aware of other views as a queer woman of color I am just not comfortable reading a book by a man who praises Peterson so highly. My review is highly biased and I’m aware of that and comfortable with my position.
[I received this book through Goodreads Giveaway.]
[I received this book through Goodreads Giveaway.]
April 18, 2020
The EQ Intervention is an excellent guide for anyone who wants to be a agent of change both in their own lives and those in a school setting. It guides you through how to assess and increase social and emotional learning (SEL) and the five elements it's made up of. The book is based on validated research. It is very helpful in that it is chalked full of examples and case histories, as well as, a "down and dirty" section at the end of each chapter that sums up the basic premise. This book assists the reader in identifying personalities identifiers, stressor's and how to deal with them. It also talks about setting good examples, through your own awareness, for the students in the classrooms. The ideas transcend age and can be applied to settings anywhere from preschool to high school.There is so much information that a reader would benefit from reading this book multiple times. I highly recommend this book and so does my spouse who teaches jr. high.
March 29, 2020
*I won this book in a GoodReads Giveaway*
I was a bit surprised with this one. I liked it far better than I expected. It's not the normal genre I go for, and it's geared towards teachers (but I was correct in my guess it could also be useful for parents). With my sister homeschooling during this crazy times, I figured I'd give it a try and let her know if it had potential. The book delivered.
The personal examples given really appealed to me and were very useful in demonstrating the behaviors needed for growth. The book is short enough it doesn't take a long time to read and is written in a way that's easily understandable - not chock full of clinical terminology a lay person wouldn't know.
I'm thinking I might give put some effort into this myself as I can see the value it might have for me at work.
I was a bit surprised with this one. I liked it far better than I expected. It's not the normal genre I go for, and it's geared towards teachers (but I was correct in my guess it could also be useful for parents). With my sister homeschooling during this crazy times, I figured I'd give it a try and let her know if it had potential. The book delivered.
The personal examples given really appealed to me and were very useful in demonstrating the behaviors needed for growth. The book is short enough it doesn't take a long time to read and is written in a way that's easily understandable - not chock full of clinical terminology a lay person wouldn't know.
I'm thinking I might give put some effort into this myself as I can see the value it might have for me at work.
March 22, 2020
***I received a copy of this book as a Goodreads Giveaway winner.
I am not in education, but am in law enforcement. I really like the flow that Dr Saenz maintained through the book, giving a solid background and building on it. I liked how he presented it towards the role a teacher can play in the lives of students when they are emotionally learned. I could easily picture a classroom of students learning the appropriate recognition and application of emotion, so when the reach adulthood, not only will their personal interactions be more productive, but they those they influence will too.
The book was short. The appendix with the workbook is hard to utilize on an e-reader, so I would recommend getting the book and actually doing the self-exploration.
Great book, thank you.
I am not in education, but am in law enforcement. I really like the flow that Dr Saenz maintained through the book, giving a solid background and building on it. I liked how he presented it towards the role a teacher can play in the lives of students when they are emotionally learned. I could easily picture a classroom of students learning the appropriate recognition and application of emotion, so when the reach adulthood, not only will their personal interactions be more productive, but they those they influence will too.
The book was short. The appendix with the workbook is hard to utilize on an e-reader, so I would recommend getting the book and actually doing the self-exploration.
Great book, thank you.
February 2, 2020
I received this book for free. I am voluntarily posting this review and all opinions expressed herein are my own.
This was a very interesting professional and personal read, as Adam Saenz supports readers in exploring our individual personality styles, while also learning about and coming to understand others' personality styles. This self-knowledge and understanding of others are key steps in supporting educators to improve the emotional health of both faculty and students. Social Emotional Learning, championed in this book, promotes healthy school cultures equipped with strategies for conflict resolution and leads to decreased aggression and violence. Saenz embeds personal anecdotes and examples throughout the book to illustrate his points and concepts.
This was a very interesting professional and personal read, as Adam Saenz supports readers in exploring our individual personality styles, while also learning about and coming to understand others' personality styles. This self-knowledge and understanding of others are key steps in supporting educators to improve the emotional health of both faculty and students. Social Emotional Learning, championed in this book, promotes healthy school cultures equipped with strategies for conflict resolution and leads to decreased aggression and violence. Saenz embeds personal anecdotes and examples throughout the book to illustrate his points and concepts.
February 21, 2020
This book is definitely geared toward educators, but honestly, it has so many more applications. I work in a public sector job where the ratio of not pleasant people outweighs the pleasant. I've started applying some of these techniques at work and it truly has made dealing with difficult people and situations so much smoother. There were many a-ha, 'I never thought of that before' areas highlighted in this book that I will definitely be referring back to it in the future for a refresher. Highly recommend! The author took what could have been an incredibly dry, boring read and made it relevant and interesting all the way to the end. I'm glad I got a chance to read it!
April 13, 2020
I won a copy of this book through Goodreads Giveaways.
Based on the description I read when I entered the giveaway, I wasn’t expecting this to be solely about educators. It’s adaptable to other situations but the focus is on teachers helping their students be more emotionally and socially educated. This is a good introduction to what that means and that in order to be a good educator in this subject, you have to know yourself first. So in that sense it’s valuable. But it is very introductory so if you have any idea at all about what this is or means, and you’ve had any experience in personality tests on yourself, it’s less likely to be helpful to you personally.
Based on the description I read when I entered the giveaway, I wasn’t expecting this to be solely about educators. It’s adaptable to other situations but the focus is on teachers helping their students be more emotionally and socially educated. This is a good introduction to what that means and that in order to be a good educator in this subject, you have to know yourself first. So in that sense it’s valuable. But it is very introductory so if you have any idea at all about what this is or means, and you’ve had any experience in personality tests on yourself, it’s less likely to be helpful to you personally.
March 4, 2020
I recevied a complimentary copy.
You can tell this book was planned with extreme thought and in a way that connects to teachers. I feel like picking up these skills would make anyone have a better understanding of some thought process. I love that the author is giving such valuable resources to teachers and really anyone who works with kids or adults. A lot of what is being written applies to most humans and will easily be useful. Be ready to learn and test yourself with this awesome book.
You can tell this book was planned with extreme thought and in a way that connects to teachers. I feel like picking up these skills would make anyone have a better understanding of some thought process. I love that the author is giving such valuable resources to teachers and really anyone who works with kids or adults. A lot of what is being written applies to most humans and will easily be useful. Be ready to learn and test yourself with this awesome book.
March 8, 2020
This is the type of book that I wouldn't mind the school administration asking teachers to read!
It went over some really healthy ways for teachers to become more self-aware so that they are then able to bring that mentality to school and to the students. It made me think more about what type of emotional IQ that I myself have and gave pertinent examples of situations and reactions to illustrate the content being explained.
Thank you to the author and Goodreads Giveaways for awarding me this book in return for an honest review.
It went over some really healthy ways for teachers to become more self-aware so that they are then able to bring that mentality to school and to the students. It made me think more about what type of emotional IQ that I myself have and gave pertinent examples of situations and reactions to illustrate the content being explained.
Thank you to the author and Goodreads Giveaways for awarding me this book in return for an honest review.
January 30, 2020
Interesting book! A great mix of personal experience plus practical guidance. I especially liked the "Down and Dirty" summary section at the end of each chapter. It was nice to read the summary both before and after I read each chapter.
February 4, 2020
As a teacher educator I am constantly looking for ways to support my students growth - both personally and professionally. This book has helped me with some clear and innovative says to do just that. Excellent professional resource!
December 28, 2019
Excellent book!!!
March 23, 2020
Great! Helpful. Insightful. Easy to understand.
July 1, 2020
Such and awesome helpful book. I have underlined and bookmarked, via sticky notes, so many locations in the book. Highly recommend for anyone working any position in an educational setting.
December 10, 2023
Some good tips/ideas for my student population.
February 4, 2020
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My Recommendation
I’ve scrolled through the book, love the cover and title. The author is very thorough in writing on how he came about on writing the book and his ideas about EQ.. Great book for teachers, youth ministry and people who care for children in their career. I’d use the book for youth ministry to understand on the youth, families and patents are like to help them with any parental training. It would be valuable information for people to use as a workbook set with instructions to fully understand and comprehend on how to put the EQ interventions into practice.
My Recommendation
I’ve scrolled through the book, love the cover and title. The author is very thorough in writing on how he came about on writing the book and his ideas about EQ.. Great book for teachers, youth ministry and people who care for children in their career. I’d use the book for youth ministry to understand on the youth, families and patents are like to help them with any parental training. It would be valuable information for people to use as a workbook set with instructions to fully understand and comprehend on how to put the EQ interventions into practice.
August 8, 2020
Good intro to SEL
The author proposes that social and emotional learning could greatly impact students and the entire education system. He outlines SEL components and lays a foundation for skill development. The book is full of resources and a bit of humor which makes it an easy read.
The author proposes that social and emotional learning could greatly impact students and the entire education system. He outlines SEL components and lays a foundation for skill development. The book is full of resources and a bit of humor which makes it an easy read.
January 25, 2020
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#2020MentalHealth
Thank you to NetGalley and Greenleaf Book Group for the opportunity to read and review The EQ Intervention. Since having read several EQ related titles for work. I found this one to be a refreshing look at how we can prevent and work with our social and emotional distress before it gets to a point of being out of hand.
#2020MentalHealth
Thank you to NetGalley and Greenleaf Book Group for the opportunity to read and review The EQ Intervention. Since having read several EQ related titles for work. I found this one to be a refreshing look at how we can prevent and work with our social and emotional distress before it gets to a point of being out of hand.
August 28, 2019
This was a great professional and personal read! Adam’s writing voice draws you in and his personal experiences throughout the book really kept me wanting to invest more. Everything presented in the book was highly applicable for my own social emotional growth as well with my kids and in other relationships.
October 14, 2022
The EQ Intervention: Shaping a Self-Aware Generation Through Social and Emotional Learning by Adam Saenz is very interesting, informative, and well researched in gaining insight and perspective during interactions by utilizing the understanding of one’s own self awareness. Especially helpful are the examples and summaries at the end of each chapter. #GoodreadsGiveaway.
September 27, 2022
I really enjoyed this book. It talked about the power and importance of emotional intelligence, but mixed in real life stories and examples so that you were able to connect to it and see how it could play out in reality. Would recommend it to anyone interested in learning more about EI and for teachers who are trying to understand the behavior of their students.
(won in a Goodreads giveaway)
(won in a Goodreads giveaway)
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