By attending to the development of our emotional and social
skills, we ensure an improvement in the nation's emotional
wealth and social capital. The possible consequences of doing
This are :
Decreased costs for the justice System, the Care System, the
Social Security System, the Health Service Young people able to find a satisfactory balance between the
Pursuit of academic performance and personal relationships
More interest in participating in the structures of civil society An increase in confidence, contentment, security
Less addiction to drugs, alcohol or self-harm Increased contribution to the social sphere
A decrease in anxiety, insecurity and guilt Less bullying, truancy and vandalism
Realisation of more human potential More spontaneity in relationships
Fewer exclusions from schools Increased commitment to work
More capacity for connection More satisfying relationships
More secure relationships More community activity
An increase in initiative Less acquisitiveness
More collaboration More volunteering
More cooperation Less discontent
Less alienation Less conflict
SUSIE ORBACH ON EMOTIONAL LITERACY
