1. Introduction to Emotional Intelligence & the Six Seconds Model
   • EQ Overview: Understand the role of Emotional Intelligence in personal growth and why it’s key to thriving in both your personal and professional life.
   • The Six Seconds Framework: Learn the foundations of the Six Seconds model—Know Yourself, Choose Yourself, and Give Yourself—to create a balanced emotional life.
   • Icebreaker Activity: Kickstart your journey with an engaging activity to connect with your emotions and other participants.
2. Know Yourself: Exploring Emotional Awareness
   • Recognize Your Emotions: Engage in guided exercises to identify and name your emotions as they arise.
   • Emotional Triggers: Reflect on the triggers that impact your thoughts and behaviors, and understand how they shape your emotional responses.
   • Tools for Exploration: Use journaling and group sharing to explore emotional patterns and gain insights into your emotional landscape.
3. Choose Yourself: Emotional Regulation & Decision-Making
   • Managing Stress: Learn techniques to manage stress and practice emotional self-control in challenging situations.
   • Reframe Challenges: Practice optimism and learn how to turn challenges into opportunities for growth.
   • Consequential Thinking: Reflect on the emotional impact of your decisions and how to make choices that align with your best interests.
4. Give Yourself: Aligning Actions with Purpose
   • Identifying Values & Goals: Engage in activities to help you clarify your core values and noble goals in life.
   • Purpose-Driven Living: Reflect on how aligning your actions with your purpose creates greater meaning and fulfillment in your relationships and decisions.
   • Noble Goal Statement: Develop a personal “noble goal” that will guide your emotional growth and actions going forward.
5. Building Emotional Literacy
   • Expanding Your Vocabulary: Engage in interactive activities to expand your vocabulary for naming emotions, leading to clearer emotional expression.
   • Constructive Expression: Learn how to express emotions in a healthy, constructive manner.
   • Emotional Authenticity: Discuss the importance of being authentic with your emotions and its impact on your well-being and relationships.
6. Strengthening Empathy & Relationships
   • Active Listening & Empathy: Practice empathy and active listening through role-playing exercises and group activities.
   • Relationship Building: Strengthen your connections with others by improving your ability to empathize and understand different perspectives.

The Emotional Intelligence Workshops add a powerful dimension to your retreat experience. By building on the core tenets of self-awareness, emotional regulation, and empathetic relationships, you’ll leave with not only tools for personal growth but also practical skills you can apply to every area of your life—from your professional role to your personal connections.

At HDR, we believe that true well-being is about balancing the mind, body, and emotions. This program is designed to help you thrive in every aspect of your life, and you’ll emerge with a greater understanding of yourself, a deeper connection to others, and practical tools to manage your emotions and decisions for lasting growth.