emotional literacy

British  

noun

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

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Example Sentences

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

And a lot of these are like exploited young men, Black or white, many of them just don’t have the kind of background that gives you financial or emotional literacy and how to deal with that kind of unexpected fame.

From Los Angeles Times