SW 2100 Final

Q #1-The text explains that emotional intelligence (EQ) is the understanding of ones own
feelings, having empathy for the feelings of others, and regulating emotions in ways that enhance
life. Assume you are teaching a parenting class and you want to encourage parents to develop an
environment wherein EQ can develop more fully in their children. Identify 5 different methods
(taken from research not your own experiences) to promote an environment wherein emotional
intelligence can develop in children. Include a discussion for each of the 5 methods wherein you
identify what you believe the child will learn/gain from each method used. Cite all your sources.
Daniel Goleman is an internationally known psychologist who, in 1995 wrote a book, Emotional
Intelligence and was one of The New York Times bestsellers. He did an interview with John
O'Neil, who is Senior Editor of Educational Leadership, on Educational Leadership in September
1996 that provided great information about emotional intelligence and children. In the interview
Goleman said this when asked what emotional intelligence is. It includes knowing what your
feelings are and using your feelings to make good decisions in life. It's being able to manage
distressing moods well and control impulses. It's being motivated and remaining hopeful and
optimistic when you have setbacks in working toward goals. It's empathy; knowing what the
people around you are feeling. And it's social skillgetting along well with other people,
managing emotions in relationships, being able to persuade or lead others.
In the interview Daniel Goleman motioned data from Jerome Kagan, who studied shyness in
children. Goleman stated Instead of catering to the children's shyness and protecting them from
the world, these parents pushed them a bit into challenging situations; you know, meet a new kid,

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let's go to this new place. Not in a way that overwhelmed them but in a way that gave them the
continued experience of mastering something new.
From this information I would identify these 5 methods that parents can utilize to promote an
environment where emotional intelligence can develop in their children. 1) Parents can
encourage and facilitate new interactions and events for their children. Doing this will challenge
the child to address new situations differently. This can facilitate the opportunity for the child to
grow out of their shyness. Doing this early on in childhood could help the child develop to make
a positive connection with new situations, rather than a negative connection with new situations.
2) Parents can teach their child how to identify their own emotions by talking with their child
about their own emotions and having the child identify an emotion they are feeling in different
situations. Identifying emotions can impact the way the child perceives themselves. For example,
a child who is unfamiliar with how to identify emotion my think, I am feeling bad so I must be a
bad person. Where as a child who is familiar with identifying emotion may think, I am feeling
bad and that is a normal emotion to feel when this event happens. 3)While out in the public
parents can utilize the behaviors and actions of their children to talk with them about emotional
expression and boundaries for expressing emotion. Doing this parents can teach their children
appropriate ways of emotional expression as well as teach their child boundaries when having
distressing emotions. If the child is running around the grocery store in excitement, the parent
can teach the child a better way to express their current emotion in this particular place. 4)
Parents can encourage and facilitate play dates and peer relationships. Doing this the parent can
teach their children to assess the feelings of others around them. For example if their child has
taken a toy from their friend and the friend is now crying, the parent can encourage their child to
understand that their friend is sad because the toy was taken from them. 5) Parents can limit
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screen time to promote more social interaction. As well as utilize that time to now help their
child set goals and set time for their child to work toward these goals. Social interaction is where
a lot of the emotional intelligence develops. Working towards goals and dealing with setbacks
will help the child learn to remain optimistic and motivated.
Q #4-When a client has Alzheimers disease, the individual/s behaviors (physical, psychological
and social) have an enormous impact on the family/caregivers. You are a social worker and have
been asked to create a four week support group for caregivers. Research the needs of this
population and develop a thorough four week curriculum complete with objectives and methods
that would benefit caregivers of Alzheimers patients. Cite all your sources.
In my research I found that Alzheimers Association had a lot of information about the needs of
caregivers and methods that benefit the caregiver. I identified the following four needs of
caregivers. Self-care As a caregiver, you may find yourself with so many responsibilities that
you neglect taking good care of yourself. But the best thing you can do for the person you are
caring for is stay physically and emotionally strong. (Healthy Caregiver, Alzheimers
Association 2016). Managing stress Alzheimer's caregivers frequently report experiencing high
levels of stress. It can be overwhelming to take care of a loved one with Alzheimer's or other
dementia, but too much stress can be harmful to both of you. (Caregiver Stress, Alzheimers
Association 2016). Making daily activities easier and more enjoyable Daily routines can be
helpful for both you the caregiver and the person with Alzheimer's. (Creating a Daily
Plan, Alzheimers Association 2016). Dealing with loss It is common for caregivers to have
feelings of loss and grief as their life is changed by Alzheimer's. (Greif and Loss as Alzheimers
Progresses, Alzheimers Association 2016)

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Week1-Self Care
Objective is to focus of caring for yourself to prevent caregiver burnout and promote better
caregiving.
Methods Utilize the opportunity when others offer their help, to take time for yourself and do
activates you enjoy. Eat healthy well balanced meals and take some time every week to exercise.
Find a hobby or an enjoyable activity to do when you have free time.
Week2-Stress management
Objective Managing stress that comes with being a caregiver.
Methods If youre feeling overwhelmed get help, you can always call The Alzheimer's
Association 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900), or reach out to family members and friends. Use
relaxation techniques like mediation, deep breathing, and visualization when youre feeling
stressed in the moment. Take a walk with the person youre caring for. Talk with a trusted friend
or family member about your stress.
Week3-Making the day to day easier and more enjoyable
Objective Create a routine that benefits you and the person youre caring for.
Methods Make a daily plan and stick to it. Participate in activates you both enjoy doing.
Understand that communication can become difficult; assess and modify your communication
styles with the person youre caring for as needed. Make meal time easier by limiting

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distractions, serving only one or two foods at a time, eating together, and giving them plenty of
time to eat. Utilize music and art to promote a happier atmosphere.
Wekk4-Dealing with loss
Objective Recognize the feelings that come with grief/loss and implement coping techniques.
Methods Feelings of grief can include denial, anger, guilt, sadness, acceptance. Ways to cope
with these feelings are facing your feelings, be prepared to experience feelings of loss more than
once, talk with someone, join a support group, stay connected with family and friends, accept
yourself, and take care of yourself.

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Sources
"On Emotional Intelligence: A Conversation with Daniel Goleman." Educational
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"About Daniel Goleman." Daniel Goleman. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Aug. 2016
"Grief and Loss as Alzheimer's Progresses | Caregiver Center | Alzheimer's Association."
Alzheimer's Association. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Aug. 2016.
"Creating a Daily Plan | Caregiver Center | Alzheimer's Association." Alzheimer's
Association. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Aug. 2016.
"Being a Healthy Caregiver | Caregiver Center | Alzheimer's Association." Alzheimer's
Association. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Aug. 2016.
"Caregiver Stress | Caregiver Center | Alzheimer's Association." Alzheimer's Association.
N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Aug. 2016.

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