The LA Wildfires Through the Lens of Emotional Needs: Coaching in Times of Loss
February 25 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Emotional Intelligence Special Interest Group
The LA Wildfires Through the Lens of Emotional Needs: Coaching in Times of Loss
Speaker: J. D. Pincus, Ph.D.
Host: Desiree Briel Rodi, ACC
Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Pacific Time
CCEs: 0.75 Core Competency & 0.75 Resource Development
Location: Virtual meeting via Zoom.us. Remember to log in before registering for the event.
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Description
Using the LA wildfires as a backdrop, this talk connects the profound loss of home to core emotional needs and highlights strategies for resilience and support. By understanding the multiple levels of meaning associated with such a loss, coaches and clients can begin to find avenues for successful coping.
Takeaways:
- A home is deeply tied to the fulfillment of multiple emotional needs: It is a shelter (safety), a gathering place (inclusion), a home base for children and memory (caring), an expression of one’s authentic self (authenticity), and a place connected to spiritual meaning (purpose).
- Loss disrupts identity and stability: Losing a home can provoke anguish as it represents the loss of family history, belonging, and security.
- Understanding emotional needs enhances resilience: Recognizing these needs helps individuals and communities address grief and rebuild meaning after trauma.
- Emotional intelligence fosters effective support: Coaches can guide clients through loss by helping them reconnect with core needs and rediscover a sense of purpose.
Anyone who cannot attend live is encouraged to register to access the recording.
About J. D. Pincus
J. D. Pincus is a psychologist & researcher in human motivation, emotional needs & personal development. Creator of the unified pyramid model of human motivation published in Integrative Psychological and Behavioral Science and the AgileBrain measurement technique, his model has been applied to Human Values, Employee Engagement, Subjective Well-Being, Organizational Culture, Leadership & Team Effectiveness & Human Goals. He lives in Massachusetts with his wife, Maltipoo puppy, Bean & cat, Salem.
About Desiree Briel Rodi
Desiree Briel Rodi is an ACC-certified coach who harnesses the power of Emotional Intelligence to drive awareness, action, and accountability. She has worked in higher education administration, non-profit management, and people & business strategy. Desiree holds a B.A. in Art and in American Studies from Yale University, an MBA from Seattle University, where she has assisted with graduate leadership courses, a Certificate in Evidence-Based Coaching, and an MA in Organizational Development and Change from Fielding Graduate University, where she is now pursuing a Ph.D.
