Objective: Introduce participants to the group, establish guidelines, and explore the concept of emotional intelligence.

Activities:

• Icebreaker activity: "Your Emotional Playlist" (share a song that reflects your current mood).

• Overview of EQ and its importance.

• Agreements and expectations.

Takeaway: Understanding EQ and how it impacts daily life.

Objective: Build self-awareness by identifying emotions and understanding their triggers.

Activities:

• Guided mindfulness exercise: "Noticing Your Emotions."

• "Emotion Mapping" activity: chart emotions throughout the day.

• Discussion: "What Do My Emotions Tell Me?"

Takeaway: Recognizing and naming emotions as the first step to emotional intelligence.

Objective: Teach strategies to manage and regulate emotions effectively.

Activities:

• "Calm in the Chaos" breathing exercise.

• Interactive role-play: managing challenging emotional scenarios.

• Reflection: what works for emotional regulation?

Takeaway: Practical tools for staying calm and focused under pressure.

Objective: Enhance empathy by understanding and validating others’ emotions.

Activities:

• Empathy-building exercise: "Alternative Perspectives."

• Reflection: "A Time I Felt Seen."

• Role-play: responding empathetically in different scenarios.

Takeaway: The power of empathy in strengthening relationships.

Objective: Develop communication and conflict resolution skills.

Activities:

• "Active Listening" practice.

• Communication game: "Say It Clearly."

• Conflict resolution scenario analysis.

Takeaway: Building meaningful connections through effective communication.

Objective: Cultivate critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Activities:

• "The Decision Tree" activity: exploring consequences of choices.

• Discussion: "What Guides My Decisions?"

• Case study analysis: applying decision-making frameworks.

Takeaway: Making informed, value-aligned choices.

Objective: Foster resilience to overcome setbacks and adapt to challenges.

Activities:

• "My Resilience Story" journaling exercise.

• Brainstorm: "Resilience Strategies That Work."

• Visualization activity: "The Mountain of Growth."

Takeaway: Strengthening the ability to bounce back from adversity.

Objective: Reflect on growth, integrate skills, and celebrate accomplishments.

Activities:

• Reflection: "What I’ve Learned About Myself."

• Create a personalized EQ toolbox.

• Closing celebration: "Highlights of the Journey."

Takeaway: A comprehensive EQ toolkit for navigating life’s challenges.