“Young people are losing their ability to read emotions and this is a very serious psychological and emotional impairment.”
– Dr. Rich Castellano
According to Dr. Richard Castellano, the solution lies in emotional literacy education.
One common theme that connects these recent tragedies is that the shooters lacked empathy and the ability to relate to others (hallmark traits of serious personality disorders like Antisocial Personality Disorder and Schizophrenia.) But the gunman in these cases did not have schizophrenia…they suffered from the severe pain of profound emotional illiteracy.
“Young people are losing their ability to read emotions and this is a very serious psychological and emotional impairment,” says Castellano, a facial plastic surgeon who devoted his practice to researching the impact of facial expressions and body language on human behavior.
Emotional literacy includes an understanding of human interactions, communication, and nonverbal cues – social skills that many in the digital generation lack. According to a recent article in Psychology Today, the rise of technology has led to a fall in emotional intelligence. The more time kids spend online, the less time they have with their own thoughts and feelings. This may not seem like a big problem but it can lead to serious social-emotional issues…as we can see with the many recent cases of violence.
“School shootings are never a surprise because at risk kids leave plenty of warning signs. Now we can measure and stratify who are more credible risks.”
Castellano is on a crusade to prevent tragedy by teaching people about nonverbal communication and emotional literacy. He has advice for students and teachers on what to look for and how to help a student in need before tragedy strikes.
“School shootings are never a surprise because at risk kids leave plenty of warning signs. Now we can measure and stratify who are more credible risks.”
– Dr. Rich Castellano
In An Interview/Article, Dr. Castellano Can Discuss:
- How Emotional Literacy Can Predict and Prevent Tragedy
- Communication Techniques for Parents, Students, and Teachers
- Nonverbal Warning Signs Every Teacher and Student Should Know
- Parenting Tips for Raising an Emotionally Literate Child
ABOUT THE AUTHOR & SPEAKER
Dr. Richard Castellano
Wall Street Journal best-selling author Rich Castellano MD, (Known as The Smile Dr.) is an experienced facial rejuvenation artist, innovator, and highly sought after trainer. As the Founder/Medical Director of ImageLift®, Dr. Castellano has performed over 10,000 laser and cosmetic treatments, making him one of the most sought-after facial plastic surgeons in the U.S. today.
His new book “The Smile Prescription” explores the art of smiling, facial expression, and innovative communication strategies. Dr. Rich now teaches plastic surgeons and cosmetic doctors from across the country as private clients with his award-winning, online coaching and mentoring program, PracticeProfitabilityMD.com Dr. Castellano has made hundreds of live appearances including guest interviews on The Daily Buzz, FOX, NBC, ABC, CBS, and numerous other media outlets.