Essentials of the Social and Emotional Intelligences explores the foundations of social and emotional intelligences from a multicultural humanistic psychology perspective. Delving into the spectrum of abilities associated with holistic emotional processes, this book unravels the intricacies of developing self-awareness, regulating emotional states, fostering social awareness and empathy, exercising freedom of choice, and building diverse relationships. Offering a unique theoretical synthesis of humanistic psychology and multicultural education, the text provides diverse perspectives on complex phenomena within social and emotional intelligences, including empathy, spirituality, loneliness, self-awareness, and cultural humility. Through a fusion of empirical research studies and multicultural insights, this book equips readers with the knowledge to cultivate these essential skills within themselves and foster meaningful connections with others. This concise guide is ideal for students, professionals, educators and laypersons hoping to build their fundamental knowledge in utilizing social and emotional intelligences.

‘Kazanjian’s book brings humanistic psychology into the twenty-first century. The book provides thorough and well-informed discussions of central concepts that pertain to emotional and social intelligence. It deals with the questions of culture, emotions, relationships and personal growth that are relevant to the fields of psychology and education, as well as to everyday life. The reader will find nuanced exposure to many thought-provoking facts. This exposure demonstrates how the thoughts of humanistic psychology remain relevant and can be built upon in an informative way in the current era.’

Ladislav Timulak - Professor in Counselling Psychology, Trinity College Dublin

‘As a wide variety of bleak world events come to us via the news and social media every day, Essentials of the Social and Emotional Intelligences is a timely and valuable tool to help protect your clients, students, or yourself. This book takes a humanistic and multicultural approach and is rich with quotes from classic scholars and current thought leaders. Highly recommended!’

James C. Kaufman - Neag School of Education, University of Connecticut, author of The Creativity Advantage

‘Dr. Kazanjian masterfully weaves together the core principles of social and emotional intelligences (SEI). A must-read for anyone seeking to understand the science and history of SEI or to take meaningful steps to culture SEI by fostering meaningful and authentic relationships, improving self-awareness, and fostering personal growth. This work is an indispensable resource for individuals who want to better understand the complexities of human interaction and social and emotional intelligences.’

Stephen L. Crites, Jr. - Professor of Psychology, Dean of the Graduate School, The University of Texas at El Paso

‘In this book, Dr. Kazanjian adeptly explores the phenomena of social and emotional intelligences from diverse perspectives and uncovers their transformative power to address some of our most pressing individual, cultural, and global needs. Simply put, Essentials of Social and Emotional Intelligences is an essential read for anyone who wants to live a more empathetic, harmonious life and help others do the same.’

Stephen A. Paparo - Associate Professor of Music Education, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

‘Professor Kazanjian has provided the readers of Essentials of Social and Emotional Intelligences with appropriate and necessary currency on the spectrum of issues related to the skills that are essential to be successful in the twenty-first century. The book follows a practical sequence with subject matters that are applicable to contemporary disciplines and will inspire the student with fascinating findings and applications. This book is essential reading for students of diverse academic disciplines.’

Raymond L. Philo - Professor of Practice, Department of Economic Crime, Justice Studies and Cybersecurity, Utica University