What is emotional intelligence and how does it work in a therapeutic practice? Is there an overlap with Buddhist practice and understanding of the human condition? What are the factors that aid its development and what are the obstacles that prevent it arising?

Jamie Shavdia (www.jamieshavdia.co.uk) and Martin Goodson return to discuss this hot topic in the series Transcending Mindfulness where we explore the depths of consciousness, human spirituality and therapeutic practice.

In this podcast

•   What is emotional intelligence?

•   How does it help in therapeutic practice, what are the stages a therapist might use to help clients adapt to life’s difficulties?

•   What does Buddhism have to say about this subject and is there a cross-over with EI?

•   How does EI develop in children and adults and what can go wrong or what can prevent its development?

•   How society overplays IQ over Emotional Intelligence.

•   The impact on neuro-nontypical conditions on this development.