All tagged emotional literacy

The World Cup Is the Greatest Mental Health Laboratory on Earth. Here Is What It Teaches Us About Performance, Pressure and People.

Kevin George, BACP-registered psychotherapist, former West Ham United and Charlton Athletic professional footballer, and Amazon No.1 bestselling author of Soccology, examines the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the world's most compelling real-time case study in mental health, emotional literacy and performance under pressure. Drawing on 20 years of clinical experience across Premier League clubs, SEND education, community mental health and family therapy, Kevin explores what the tournament reveals about psychological survival, leadership, boys and men's mental health, and the emotional development that separates potential from realisation. Read at kevingeorge.online.

Claude Steiner Part 1 - Transactional Analysis

Claude Steiner is a renowned psychologist, author, and teacher, who is best known for his work in the field of Transactional Analysis (TA). Steiner was one of the pioneers of TA, a powerful therapeutic approach that helps individuals understand their relationships with others and themselves, and make positive changes in their lives. In this blog, we will delve into Steiner's work and explore how his contributions have shaped the field of psychology and helped countless individuals achieve greater happiness and fulfillment.

What is Emotional Literacy?

Emotional literacy refers to the ability to understand, recognize, express, and manage one's emotions, as well as to understand and empathize with the emotions of others. It is an important life skill that helps individuals build stronger relationships, communicate effectively, and lead a fulfilling life.

A World of Strangers to Anger

How a lack of emotional literacy affects the world. This blog uses anger as the example emotion, to highlight how the positives and the negatives of our experiences are rooted in our emotions. The same goes for the world as a collective global community.

Heroes and Villains

The Joker was released at a great time (just before World Mental Health Day). With the Joker having mental health problems, the film highlighted the lack of support and resources for mental health services, and social exclusion towards the mentally ill through the Joker’s story.