Emotional intelligence in clinical psychology and psychotherapy
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https://doi.org/10.33898/rdp.v15i60.740Keywords:
emotional intelligence, psychotherapy, clinical psychology, mental disorders, assessmentAbstract
This article presents a review of the state-of-the-art of the Emotional Intelligence concept, in its theoretical conceptualization as well as in its applications with respect to clinical psychology and psychotherapy. The two most important theoretical models of EI together with their assessment instruments are summarized, followed by a brief critical review of the correspondent empirical research. Then, the recent theories and studies on the relationship of EI and mental disorders are presented. The last part of the article discusses the possible usefulness of applying the EI concept to psychotherapy practice.
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