Inside Out and Counseling: Creative Interventions to Facilitate Emotional Intelligence

ABSTRACT

Emotional intelligence is an essential component of mental health and functioning. When traditional talk therapy is intimidating for young clients, creative approaches can supplement practice to foster a nonthreatening and supportive environment. The present article introduces innovative interventions inspired by the popular film Inside Out as helpful mechanisms to facilitate emotional intelligence in clients.

KEYWORDS:

• Counseling
• creativity
• emotional intelligence
• Inside Out
• mental health

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Shainna Ali

Shainna Ali is an instructor at the University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida. She also works at her private practice, Integrated Counseling Solutions, LLC, where she utilizes the methods suggested in this article.