Clinical Perspectives in Emotional Intel-2
This chapter by Michel Hansenne (University of Liège) reviews theoretical models of emotional intelligence (ability vs trait), summarizes empirical evidence linking EI—particularly trait EI—to well-being, social support, and health outcomes, and reviews research on EI's relationships with depression and anxiety. It reports that emotional regulation emerges as the core EI dimension related to reduced distress and better outcomes, while emotion perception can be a vulnerability factor in some contexts. The chapter also summarizes intervention studies (e.g., Nélis et al., 2009/2011) showing that brief, structured EI training (about 18 hours, with follow-up emails) can increase EI, improve wellbeing, and produce lasting personality changes (reduced neuroticism, increased extraversion/agreeableness). Clinical implications and limitations are discussed.
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HDRS-17 score < 7 and a score < 2 on item 1.
Total 18 hours, delivered as either three 6-hour sessions or six 3-hour sessions, plus 12 e-mail follow-ups over 6 weeks.