Fluent in Feelings | Virtual
Why Emotional Precision Matters
Emotional intelligence is everywhere right now: in job postings, self-help books, and half the internet's advice columns. But ask most people what it actually means, and the definitions get vague fast. And why does it matter anyway?
"Fine." "Stressed." "Good." Most of us cycle through the same three words for everything we feel. But research on affect labeling (the fancy term for being able to identify your emotions) makes it clear: It actually lowers the emotional intensity, calms the brain's threat response, and helps you think more clearly under pressure. It's one of the simplest, most well-supported tools in psychology. And, it's one of the most common things we hear from clients: "I wish someone had taught me this in school." This talk is that lesson, no waitlist required.
You'll walk away with:
A clear, working definition of emotional intelligence and its five building blocks, plus a quick way to spot which one you lean on and which one needs work
A working vocabulary for emotions beyond "fine," "stressed," and "good," so you can name what you're actually feeling and why it matters
The science behind affect labeling, and why specificity (not suppression) is what actually helps you regulate
A simple check-in practice you can use before reacting to anything: at work, at home, or in your own head
Why attend: Being fluent in your own emotional language isn't a soft skill. It's a regulation tool backed by research, and a tool you’ll want to have in your toolbox. Come with whatever vocabulary you've got. Leave with more of it.
Therapie Talks is a free monthly event hosted by our licensed therapists at Therapie — a therapy practice serving busy professionals and couples in Nashville and Minneapolis.
Each month, we break down a mental health topic that is applicable to everyday life. No jargon, no pressure — just real conversation, practical tools you can use right away, and a group of people who take their mental and emotional health seriously.
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