https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-rss/?title=Latest%20News&orgId=116261 A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:01:34 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/ycsc-community-spotlight-alexandra-brizuela/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/ycsc-community-spotlight-alexandra-brizuela/ In the latest Q&A featuring Yale Child Study Center community members and their work, meet staff member Alexandra Brizuela Eserski, who has been at Yale for two years. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/what-to-know-about-the-connection-between-emotional-intelligence-and-bullying/amp/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/what-to-know-about-the-connection-between-emotional-intelligence-and-bullying/amp/ Health Headlines features Nikki Elbertson, co-founder and director of training and implementation for Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence at Yale Child Study Center, discussing how emotional intelligence can help prevent bullying and foster kindness in schools. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/how-emotional-intelligence-helps-prevent-bullying-in-schools/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/how-emotional-intelligence-helps-prevent-bullying-in-schools/ Nikki Elbertson, director of training and implementation at Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, explains how building emotional intelligence in adults and students can prevent bullying in schools. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:00:00 Z https://nypost.com/2026/09/29/lifestyle/ai-education-why-human-skills-matter/ https://nypost.com/2026/09/29/lifestyle/ai-education-why-human-skills-matter/ Marc Brackett, director of Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence at Yale Child Study Center, joins an expert panel to discuss how generative AI is reshaping education and work. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2026/09/11/how-talk-children-september-11-attacks/91665793007/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2026/09/11/how-talk-children-september-11-attacks/91665793007/ As we remember the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Marc Brackett, professor at Yale Child Study Center and director of Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, and Robin Stern, co-founder of Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, share how we can be emotion allies to children learning about the events of that day while living in a world of uncertainty. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2026/09/07/gen-z-lazy-lonely-jobs-anxiety/91548350007/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2026/09/07/gen-z-lazy-lonely-jobs-anxiety/91548350007/ In an oped in USA Today, Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence director and Yale Child Study Center Professor Marc Brackett, PhD, and Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence senior advisor Robin Stern, PhD, discuss how we can hold Gen Z accountable to work harder while helping them find motivation and meaning. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.npr.org/2026/09/02/nx-s1-5896292/health-therapy-brain-mental-relationship-feeling https://www.npr.org/2026/09/02/nx-s1-5896292/health-therapy-brain-mental-relationship-feeling Marc Brackett, PhD, guides us through everything from understanding the importance of emotions to how we can repair our relationship with them on this Short Wave episode from NPR. Brackett is the director of Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and a professor at Yale Child Study Center. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/ivcevic-pringle-presents-research-on-how-emotions-and-self-regulation-shape-creativity/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/ivcevic-pringle-presents-research-on-how-emotions-and-self-regulation-shape-creativity/ Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, PhD, will present at the 10th Marconi Institute for Creativity Conference, i Bologna, Italy. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 Z https://parade.com/living/parents-should-stop-trying-to-fix-this-feeling-according-to-child-psychologist https://parade.com/living/parents-should-stop-trying-to-fix-this-feeling-according-to-child-psychologist Dr. Jessica Hoffmann, the Director of Research at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and an Assistant Professor at the Yale Child Study Center, says that parents and caregivers in general might have good intentions to help kids reduce or eliminate feelings of sadness or disappointment as quickly as possible, but it’s one that they rush to fix and shouldn’t. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/how-to-help-your-anxious-student-ahead-of-the-first-day-of-school/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/how-to-help-your-anxious-student-ahead-of-the-first-day-of-school/ In today’s health headlines, tips for preparing the whole family for back to school season, how to help your anxious student ahead of the first day, and what to know about social emotional learning. Dr. Jessica Hoffmann, assistant professor at the Yale Child Study Center and director of research for the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, joined Good Morning Connecticut at 9 a.m. to discuss. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:00:00 Z https://armchairexpertpod.com/pods/marc-brackett https://armchairexpertpod.com/pods/marc-brackett Marc Brackett, PhD, dives into emotional intelligence, his childhood experiences, and why naming our emotions—and having people who listen—can change how we navigate feelings. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:00:00 Z https://better.net/life/friends-health-wellness-routine/ https://better.net/life/friends-health-wellness-routine/ Robin Stern, PhD, and Marc Brackett, PhD, explore how nurturing friendships can support emotional and physical well-being. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.ctinsider.com/living/article/connecticut-experts-friendship-longevity-health-22352357.php https://www.ctinsider.com/living/article/connecticut-experts-friendship-longevity-health-22352357.php YCEI’s director of Product Development and Implementation, Nikki Elbertson, is featured in this article exploring how close friendships can support mental and physical health, longevity, and emotional well-being. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.ctinsider.com/living/article/yale-study-kids-screen-time-how-they-use-it-22354017.php https://www.ctinsider.com/living/article/yale-study-kids-screen-time-how-they-use-it-22354017.php CT Insider highlights Jessica Hoffmann, PhD, whose research suggests that how teens feel after using screens may matter more than the amount of screen time they are getting. Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.forbes.com/sites/cherylrobinson/2026/07/30/the-most-underrated-leadership-skill-emotional-regulation/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/cherylrobinson/2026/07/30/the-most-underrated-leadership-skill-emotional-regulation/ As Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence director Marc Brackett explained in October 2025, regulation involves intentional, learnable skills that help people respond in ways aligned with their goals and values. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/the-truth-about-emotional-intelligence/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/the-truth-about-emotional-intelligence/ The term “emotional intelligence” is increasingly discussed in schools, workplaces, and social media. With its widespread attention, it is easy to lose track of what the term means. The definition is simpler than most people think. Understanding what emotional intelligence is helps us build stronger relationships, make wiser decisions, and show up as our best selves. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/ivcevic-pringle-elected-president-of-apa-division-10-focused-on-creativity-and-the-arts/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/ivcevic-pringle-elected-president-of-apa-division-10-focused-on-creativity-and-the-arts/ Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, PhD, has been elected president of APA Division 10, reflecting her longstanding leadership in creativity research and the psychology of the arts. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-how-we-can-end-the-chicken-and-egg-problem-at-the-heart-of-student-misbehavior/2026/07 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-how-we-can-end-the-chicken-and-egg-problem-at-the-heart-of-student-misbehavior/2026/07 In this article, Marc Brackett, PhD, explains why schools must teach emotional intelligence skills early and consistently, sharing five ways to integrate SEL to improve learning and classroom climate. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2026/07/05/teens-using-ai-chatbots-emotional-support-mental-health-issues/90752807007/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2026/07/05/teens-using-ai-chatbots-emotional-support-mental-health-issues/90752807007/ In this opinion piece, Marc Brackett, PhD, and Robin Stern, PhD, explore why teens turn to AI for emotional support and the importance of building stronger human connections. Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/a-smarter-school-climate-measurement-where-every-voice-counts/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/a-smarter-school-climate-measurement-where-every-voice-counts/ Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence’s School Climate Walkthrough, a secondary school climate survey for students, is attracting scholarly attention for its unique process and features, which aim to start a new chapter of climate assessment focused on combining student voice with strong research backing. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/ycsc-spring-2026-award-recipients-retirees/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/ycsc-spring-2026-award-recipients-retirees/ Several internal awards recognizing outstanding contributions in various areas of service at Yale Child Study Center (YCSC) are awarded at an annual departmental event each spring. In addition, awards involving internal funding opportunities open to YCSC faculty, clinicians, or trainees are announced throughout each academic year. Recipients are announced internally on an ongoing basis, and an external announcement is typically published at the conclusion of each academic semester. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:00:00 Z https://www.menshealth.com/health/a71547693/are-you-emotionally-smarter-than-a-5-year-old/ https://www.menshealth.com/health/a71547693/are-you-emotionally-smarter-than-a-5-year-old/ Kids are learning to manage their emotions in healthy ways now. You might want to take some notes. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2026/06/07/ai-social-media-how-to-help-children/90355161007/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2026/06/07/ai-social-media-how-to-help-children/90355161007/ Marc Brackett, PhD, and Robin Stern, PhD, share how AI can become a dangerous mirror for young people by fueling insecurities and anxiety, and underscore the need for caring adult relationships. Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.courant.com/2026/05/27/opinion-cruelty-is-not-strength-connecticuts-children-are-watching/ https://www.courant.com/2026/05/27/opinion-cruelty-is-not-strength-connecticuts-children-are-watching/ Marc Brackett, PhD, argues that when adults normalize cruelty, children learn it too. Learn how emotional intelligence helps protect impressionable youth and break the cycle. Wed, 27 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/emotional-intelligence-makes-students-better-digital-citizens/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/emotional-intelligence-makes-students-better-digital-citizens/ Students today navigate friendships, learning, and self-expression in both physical and digital spaces. The good news is that the skills they need to thrive in both worlds overlap. Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/teaching-students-to-think-feel-and-act-in-a-digital-world/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/teaching-students-to-think-feel-and-act-in-a-digital-world/ Educators are navigating a rapidly evolving digital landscape where students are constantly consuming, creating, and reacting to media. Integrating emotional intelligence with digital citizenship and media literacy helps students think critically, manage emotions, and engage responsibly online. Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/why-emotional-regulation-is-important/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/why-emotional-regulation-is-important/ In today’s health headlines, we’re talking about emotional regulation. What is it? And why it’s an important life skill. Fri, 08 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/recognizing-long-term-service-ycsc/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/recognizing-long-term-service-ycsc/ Thirty-five Yale Child Study Center (YCSC) faculty and staff members were recognized for long-term service at Yale as of fiscal year 2026. YCSC community members gather annually each spring to mark milestone work anniversaries at a departmental community meeting. Thu, 07 May 2026 16:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/gift-to-fuel-support-for-childrens-mental-health-and-emotional-well-being/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/gift-to-fuel-support-for-childrens-mental-health-and-emotional-well-being/ Yale School of Medicine (YSM) has received a $10 million gift from Bukhman Philanthropies to support YSM's Yale Child Study Center (YCSC) and YCSC's two initiatives: Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and the Anxiety and Mood Disorders Program. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:10:00 Z https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-a-school-leaders-guide-for-countering-the-manosphere/2026/04 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-a-school-leaders-guide-for-countering-the-manosphere/2026/04 Marc Bracket, PhD, shares how school leaders can counter online misogyny by building emotionally intelligent cultures, digital literacy, and helping boys find belonging without dominance or harm. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/creativity https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/creativity Creativity isn’t just about making art or music -- it's about how we approach problems, respond to challenges and turn our ideas into reality. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, PhD, author of “The Creativity Choice,” discusses the many forms of creativity; why it takes courage to be creative; how social environments can either stifle or spark ideas; the role of human innovation in a world increasingly reshaped by AI; and practical strategies for moving past creative blocks. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://ucanr.edu/blog/thriving-forward/article/cultivating-emotionally-healthy-beyond-ready-skills https://ucanr.edu/blog/thriving-forward/article/cultivating-emotionally-healthy-beyond-ready-skills In this article, Matthew R. Rodriguez highlights how RULER skills help youth and educators support well-being, relationships, and readiness for life through building emotional intelligence. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a70988192/rumination-op-ed/ https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a70988192/rumination-op-ed/ Marc Brackett, PhD, and Robin Stern, PhD, explore how rumination affects women’s mental and physical health and share three strategies to interrupt the cycle and strengthen emotional awareness. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://community.thriveglobal.com/overcoming-creative-blocks-one-small-step-at-a-time/ https://community.thriveglobal.com/overcoming-creative-blocks-one-small-step-at-a-time/ Creative blocks happen. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, PhD, shares small steps like self-compassion, reframing, breaks, and mind-wandering to restart creativity. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/is-screen-time-hurting-teens-heres-what-the-data-show/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/is-screen-time-hurting-teens-heres-what-the-data-show/ New research from Jessica Hoffmann, PhD, assistant professor at Yale Child Study Center and director of research at Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and colleagues reveal new findings on how teens use technology and its impact on their emotional health. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2026/04/01/1-habit-emotionally-intelligent-adults-had-as-kids-by-a-psychologist/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2026/04/01/1-habit-emotionally-intelligent-adults-had-as-kids-by-a-psychologist/ Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, identifies accurate emotion labeling as the cornerstone of his RULER framework: an evidence-based approach to emotional intelligence that has been adopted by thousands of schools worldwide. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://better.net/life/family/5-ways-to-help-kids-when-violence-feels-close/ https://better.net/life/family/5-ways-to-help-kids-when-violence-feels-close/ Robin Stern, PhD, and Diana Divecha, PhD, highlight five ways parents and caregivers can help kids feel secure in a world that feels increasingly unsafe. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-we-train-teachers-to-deliver-sel-they-should-also-know-how-to-live-it/2026/03 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-we-train-teachers-to-deliver-sel-they-should-also-know-how-to-live-it/2026/03 Adult SEL is crucial to student success. Marc Brackett, PhD, Robin Stern, PhD, Nikki Elbertson, and Tish Jennings, PhD, show how supporting educator SEL skills improves classroom climate and learning. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/how-one-principals-tragedy-sparked-a-school-wide-transformation/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/how-one-principals-tragedy-sparked-a-school-wide-transformation/ Matt Smith worked with scientists and practitioners at Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence to removing barriers to quality teaching and learning through emotionally intelligent leadership. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/rethinking-how-we-teach-emotion-in-schools/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/rethinking-how-we-teach-emotion-in-schools/ Craig Bailey, PhD, and colleagues at Yale Child Study Center are deepening the conversation about how social and emotional skills are taught in classrooms and how we can bring greater clarity and rigor to that work in schools. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:00:00 Z https://www.menshealth.com/trending-news/a70409009/what-are-we-teaching-boys-about-power/ https://www.menshealth.com/trending-news/a70409009/what-are-we-teaching-boys-about-power/ In this article, Marc Brackett, PhD, discusses what we should be teaching boys about emotions and power to improve their long-term well-being. Brackett serves as a professor at Yale Child Study Center and director of Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://time.com/7379564/ai-emotional-intelligence-support-bots/ https://time.com/7379564/ai-emotional-intelligence-support-bots/ AI is effective at providing emotional support because it offers an approximation of what Professor Marc Brackett—head of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence—calls “permission to feel,” which he argues is foundational in learning to process emotions. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://sg.style.yahoo.com/busting-winter-blues-110000561.html https://sg.style.yahoo.com/busting-winter-blues-110000561.html First, lean into your creativity. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, Ph.D., senior research scientist at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence said, “The key for flexing the creativity muscle at work is to be proactive. Actively participate in work meetings and share ideas. Being proactive means to actively look for opportunities to make a unique contribution. And it means to search for better ways to complete existing work." Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/what-to-know-about-love-feelings-and-emotional-intelligence/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/what-to-know-about-love-feelings-and-emotional-intelligence/ Dr. Marc Brackett, the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, a professor at the Yale Child Study Center, and author of Dealing with Feelings, joined WTNH's Good Morning Connecticut to discuss love, feelings, and emotional intelligence with Valentine's Day already here. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/why-overthinking-others-reactions-could-mean-youre-emotionally-intelligent/articleshow/127972399.cms https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/why-overthinking-others-reactions-could-mean-youre-emotionally-intelligent/articleshow/127972399.cms Dr. Marc Brackett, director of Yale’s Center for Emotional Intelligence, emphasizes: “Being aware of emotions, yours and others’, is a skill. Like any skill, it is most effective when combined with strategies to manage your own mental energy.” Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-doing-the-nearly-impossible-teaching-when-the-world-delivers-fear/2026/01 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-doing-the-nearly-impossible-teaching-when-the-world-delivers-fear/2026/01 In this op-ed, Marc Brackett, PhD, addresses nine ways preK-12 schools can respond to endless images of violence. Brackett serves as a professor at Yale Child Study Center and director of Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/why-our-nerves-get-fried-during-the-holidays/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/why-our-nerves-get-fried-during-the-holidays/ In this WTNH health headlines interview, Marc Brackett, PhD, professor at Yale Child Study Center and director of the Center for Emotional Intelligence, addresses why our nerves get so fried during the holidays, how to recoup if your holiday celebrations ended in a family squabble, and what setting a good example while navigating tough situations teaches kids. Mon, 29 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/2025-12-01/yales-marc-brackett-on-the-life-changing-skill-of-emotional-regulation https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/2025-12-01/yales-marc-brackett-on-the-life-changing-skill-of-emotional-regulation Emotion regulation isn’t a nice-to-have; it’s essential for learning and well-being. On NPR’s Where We Live, Marc Brackett, PhD, explains why building these skills with intention makes a difference. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1736773 https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1736773 We say "I'm anxious" all the time – but are we really feeling anxiety, or something else? ChicagoNOW speaks with Marc Brackett, author of Dealing with Feeling and founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, about why we often mislabel our emotions and how to tell the difference between stress, fear, worry, pressure, overwhelm, and true anxiety. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/read-facial-expressions-why-them-181152708.html https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/read-facial-expressions-why-them-181152708.html Learning how to interpret other people’s facial expressions can help improve your communication and relationships. Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z