Guy Winch is a Ph.D. in psychology from New York University (NYU) and a member of the (APA). In his, he tells us that we all go to the doctor when we feel persistent pain or abnormal symptoms. Instead, we will not consult anyone when we feel guilt, loneliness or loss. He reminds us that we don’t have to manage how we feel on our own and invites us to learn “emotional hygiene”.
He notes that “100 years ago, people began to practice personal hygiene and the life expectancy rate increased by more than 50% in just a few decades. I think our quality of life could increase just as drastically if we all start practicing emotional hygiene.” And he wonders: “Can you imagine what the world would be like if we were all healthy?”
Learning as much as our body could increase our well-being and, consequently, our health.
The psychologists who run the center of Madrid express themselves in this same sense. In they equate the attention that is devoted to the physical body with that which should be devoted to since “if in physical matters it is extremely important to prevent, the same seems to happen with the psyche.” And they stress that “it is essential to teach our children to verbalize their moods.”
The family is the place where the first bonds, relationships and emotions are established. “Parents are their models and guides for children” so it is essential that parents first know how to identify how they feel. The psychologist Mar Romera tells it in her book in which she tells us that “only by knowing and regulating our emotional world can we take advantage of life and live well.”
“It can become for people” says Elsa Punset.
The writer and philosopher reminds us that “we teach children to read, write or dress, but what about their emotions?” Education could go beyond instructing in skills and .
In this sense, it should be noted that there are already specific programs in schools that implement transversal contents related to emotional aspects. The professor from the University of Austin-Texas points out that “they create climates and mentalities that help adolescents deal more successfully with the challenges they encounter.” Along the same lines, in Tarragona, the latest edition of the one dedicated to neuroscience and in the classroom has already opened a space for reflection on the role of emotions in learning. In fact, some such experiences are clearly revealing.
The human being is a social being. As children we learn by imitating adults, whether they are reactive or . That is, emotions are always educated. Bioneuroemoción® proposes to teach emotions from the conscience so that we can grow understanding and regulating our . Living emotions consciously affects the well-being of all areas of life.
“L, from our physical health to our IQ, our way of relating to others, how we make a decision and our creativity.”
Elsa Punset.
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