Emotional Literacy

Emotional literacy is the skill set that lets people identify, name, and communicate their feelings clearly and accurately. It includes recognizing bodily sensations linked to emotions, distinguishing similar emotional states, and choosing words or actions that reflect internal experience. Strong emotional literacy improves empathy, reduces miscommunication, and supports effective negotiation and consent. It’s teachable and grows through reflection, feedback, and practice—useful both for personal growth and for creating healthier, more responsive relationships.