In this workshop, participants will learn:

• The fundamentals of emotional intelligence and barriers to practicing EQ effectively.
• How emotional intelligence is used as a survival skill.
• Different types of stressors, including microaggressions, and resulting unhealthy defensive tactics, such as code-switching and masking.
• Self-care strategies for handling systemic stressors that affect people. 
• Tools everyone can use to elevate their emotional intelligence to address disparities and become better stewards of humanity.

If you need this information in an alternate format or need accommodations to participate, email Sucora Best ( sbest@howardcountymd.gov ) or call 410-313-6400 (voice/relay).

Date and Time: May 15, 2025, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Harriet Tubman Cultural Center, 8045 Harriet Tubman Lane, Columbia, MD, 21044 

Register: The Color of Emotional Intelligence: Elevating Our Self and Social Awareness