Six Seconds -CASEL Alignment
The Six Seconds EQ Model moves the CASEL competencies into action.
Six Seconds and CASEL
Six Seconds is a Founding Member of the SEL Provider’s Council, originally created by CASEL, and the SEI-YV and SEI-pYV assessments are listed in the CASEL Assessment Guide. The Six Seconds Model moves the CASEL competencies into action, with specific emotional intelligence skills fueling the 5 key outcomes in the CASEL Wheel.
Here’s a comparison of the Six Seconds Model of Emotional Intelligence and the CASEL 5, and you can download a detailed alignment chart below.
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Six Seconds Model of Emotional Intelligence
The Six Seconds Model of Emotional Intelligence consists of 3 pursuits – Know Yourself, Choose Yourself and Give Yourself – which are fueled by 8 emotional intelligence skills, or competencies. They’re measured through the Six Seconds Emotional Intelligence Assessment – or SEI. Here are the eight competencies – with definitions below.
Know Yourself
Clearly seeing what you feel and do.
Emotions are data, and these competencies allow you to accurately collect that information.
Choose Yourself
Doing what you mean to do.
Instead of reacting “on autopilot,” these competencies allow you to proactively respond.
Give Yourself
Doing it for a reason.
These competencies help you put your vision and mission into action so you lead on purpose and with full integrity.
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CASEL Wheel
The CASEL Wheel or CASEL 5 consists of five broad and interrelated areas of competence: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.
SELF-AWARENESS: The abilities to understand one’s own emotions, thoughts, and values and how they influence behavior across contexts.
SELF-MANAGEMENT: The abilities to manage one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively in different situations and to achieve goals and aspirations.
SOCIAL AWARENESS: The abilities to understand the perspectives of and empathize with others, including those from diverse backgrounds, cultures, & contexts.
RELATIONSHIP SKILLS: The abilities to establish and maintain healthy and supportive relationships and to effectively navigate settings with diverse individuals and groups.
RESPONSIBLE DECISION-MAKING: The abilities to make caring and constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions across diverse situations.
Read more about the CASEL Wheel →
CASEL and Six Seconds Alignment Chart
Download this free chart showing the overlap between the Six Seconds Model of Emotional Intelligence and the CASEL Wheel.
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