In this sense, when analyzing emotions and their regulation, one of the most relevant variables currently researched is the study of Emotional Intelligence. EI has been defined as the ability of an individual to identify, understand and manage the emotional content of their interactions and experiences (Goleman, 1995), and is divided in two big areas: - intrapersonal. Individual management of one's emotions - interpersonal. Managing one's own and other people's emotions in a social environment GOAL: Here is where EMMW can be beneficial and necessary to reach the following objectives: a) develop emotional skills to overcome social obstacles. b) regulate their emotional states to improve their psychological well-being. The ultimate goal is to adapt socially in the host country, especially in situations where a specific approach should be revised and adjusted to conform to changes in context. TARGET GROUPS: - Migrant women - Social workers and NGO volunteers in the field of immigration.
According to UNFPA (United nations Populated Fund) migration is a serious concern for migrant women for different motives: • Migrant women face double discrimination – as women and as migrants. Women can suffer doubly from these attitudes, experiencing not only discrimination based on their migrant status but also based on based on their gender. This can take the form of discrimination and mistreatment –including sexual harassment – in the workplace, while seeking housing, while using public transportation, and while accessing education and health services. • Female migrants face major risks, including sexual exploitation, trafficking and violence. Migrant women are particularly vulnerable to abuse and exploitation, accounting for 71% of trafficking victims, according to a 2018 report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. • Migrant women are more likely to face health problems at their destinations. When female migrants reach their intended destinations, they face barriers to health care, especially sexual and reproductive health services. In this context, immigrant women face a possible higher prevalence of serious mental health problems such as affective depression, schizophrenia, stress disorders and anxiety.