emotional literacy

British

noun

the ability to deal with one's emotions and recognize their causes

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But with few grown-ups available to model emotional literacy, the kids had no choice but to attempt it themselves.

From BBC

Family members often referred to him as “El Viejito,” for his long face and an emotional literacy well beyond his years.

From Los Angeles Times

Analysis of the programme was supported by Cambridge University's faculty of education, and it indicated a positive impact on students' behaviour and emotional literacy within 10 weeks.

From BBC

Nasir says that there is a generational difference in how we are engaging with romantic relationships, just by virtue of the world changing and an increase in emotional literacy.

From Los Angeles Times

More than anything, Evryman teaches men how to express themselves and develop “emotional literacy and resilience,” stresses Krump.

From Los Angeles Times

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