SEI Youth Version
A Snapshot for Development
The SEI-YV provides youth, family members, educators, and counselors with a powerful tool for growth. The SEI-YV begins with an assessment of important life-outcomes - the "Barometers of Life" which include Good Health, Relationship Quality, Life Satisfaction, Personal Achievement, Self-Efficacy, and an overall composite.
As shown in this graph, these outcomes are strongly predicted by the emotional intelligence competencies measured by the SEI:
The report (around 17 pages) features several graphs that are clear and easy to read and discuss. For example, here is the graph of total EQ and the three main "pursuits" of the Six Seconds EQ Model:
Most importantly, the SEI-YV helps link emotional intelligence to the important life outcomes (Life Barometers) through an innovative tool called the EQ Yardstick. The Yardstick is in the counselor section of the report - here is a portion:
Trying the SEI-YV
If you have a child or student who would benefit from the SEI-YV with a telephone debrief, please contact us to arrange a consultation which is $100 per hour. Email
SEI-YV Pricing, Certification, Research, Versions
The SEI-YV retail price is $5. Certified Consultants receive a quantity discount based on volume.
SEI-YV is a Level B assessment, as such, certification or appropriate qualification is required to administer. A schedule of Certification trainings is online.
At present, the SEI-YV is in English, other languages forthcoming.
A paper version of the SEI-YV is available for qualified research use at no cost.
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