Welcome back to the Neurodiverging Podcast! Today, certified life coach Danielle Sullivan discusses the basics of what emotional intelligence is and why it can be difficult for neurodivergent people to develop emotional intelligence skills. We're also discussing alexithymia, how folks with autism process emotions differently than neurotypical people, and some easy interventions you can try at home to improve your own emotional intelligence skills, too!
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Show Notes:
- Learn more about mindfulness from our episode with Dr. Rabia Subhani, and check out her Mindful Village mindfulness program for neurodiverse families here.
- Click here to learn more about "What Is This Feeling?" - Danielle's introductory, self-paced course to increase your own emotional intelligence!
Further Reading:
- "Measuring alexithymia in autistic people" by Katherine Gotham and Zachary J. Williams: https://www.spectrumnews.org/opinion/measuring-alexithymia-in-autistic-people/
- Learn more about Eckman's universal emotions, and check out one criticism of the concept of universal emotions.
- "Interoception: the hidden sense that shapes wellbeing" by David Robson: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/aug/15/the-hidden-sense-shaping-your-wellbeing-interoception
Works Cited:
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- Sifneos PE. Short-Term Psychotherapy and Emotional Crisis. 1972, Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.
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