Emotional Intelligence As An Antidote For The Holiday Blues

As the holidays approach, there is an increase in “seasonal affective disorders” commonly referred to as holiday blues. One of the typical symptoms of this disorder is anger, irritation and agitation.

While psychotherapy and or medication is often useful in treating seasonal depression, anger management is a practical intervention to assist the sufferer with the skills needed to manage his or her stress and anger as well as to use emotional intelligence and assertive communication to enhance interpersonal interaction.

The most popular assessment instrument determining skills in emotional intelligence is the Bar On 2.0 EQ Assessment. This assessment can be taken anywhere on-line .The results are also provided on-line. The 15 Emotional Intelligence Subscales are listed below:

·      Self-Regard

·      Self-Actualization

·      Problem Solving

·      Reality Testing.

·      Emotional Expression

·      Stress Tolerance

·      Interpersonal Relationships

·      Assertiveness

·      Empathy

·      Independence

·      Emotional Self-Awareness

·      Emotional Expression

·      Interpersonal Relationships

·      Independence

·      Impulse Control

An Emotional Intelligence Assessment can be the beginning of a stress free/anger free beginning of a new life with self-awareness, self-control, social awareness and relationship management.

George Anderson, MSW, CAMF

Diplomate, American Association of Anger Management Providers