EI Workshops/What We Do

Welcome to Emotional Intelligence International (or 'EII' for short), your trusted source for workshops and resources dedicated to enhancing emotional well-being for children, parents and teachers! As an industry expert in the field of psychology, research and emotional intelligence, we are committed to providing our clients with the tools and knowledge to navigate the complexities of their emotions and feelings.

Founded in 2022 and officially launched in 2023 by Drs. van den Brink-El Makkaoui (BA, MA), her mission is to empower children, parents & school teachers to cultivate their emotional intelligence and lead more emotionally confident lives. She understands that emotional well-being is crucial for personal growth, healthy relationships, and overall happiness.

At EII, we offer a range of creative and personalised workshops and resources designed to address specific emotional and social challenges. Our workshops are carefully crafted by Drs. van den Brink-El Makkaoui, who has extensive knowledge and experience in the field of child psychology, research and emotional intelligence. She utilizes evidence-based strategies and techniques to help clients develop self-awareness, empathy, and effective communication skills. She also advices schools and counselors/therapists on how to best meet their client's needs as well as their own needs. 

What sets EII apart is our commitment to providing practical and actionable solutions. We believe that emotional intelligence is a skill that can be learned, developed and enhanced, and our workshops are designed to provide our clients with the tools and strategies to do just that. We are also committed to spreading emotional intelligence globally-whether that's online or traveling for a face to face facilitation in The Netherlands or outside its borders- and cultivating a world that is more accepting and compassionate for and about emotions. Because we are our emotions, and emotions DO matter!