EQnect Academy
The Ultimate Destination For Those Seeking To Master The Art Of Emotional Intelligence And Empathy
EQnect Academy teaches emotional intelligence and empathy as essential life skills that anyone can develop and strengthen.
Welcome to EQnect Academy. We offer two pathways: the M.E.N. Academy (Manage Emotions Naturally) and the H.E.R. Academy (Healthy Emotional Regulation) for ages 16 and up. Both use the Five Button Framework to address shame, rejection, control, abandonment, and failure while building emotional intelligence and empathy for daily life and work.
Academy Modules
Module 1: Emotional Intelligence and Accountability
Learn what emotional intelligence is and why accountability matters. This module introduces the Five Button Framework and the 30-day workbook to help you measure your starting point.
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Module 2: The Five Buttons – Shame, Rejection, Control, Abandonment, Failure
Understand how each button shows up in daily life. Men and women learn the same framework with language tailored to their experience. Homework and group discussions focus on spotting which buttons influence your reactions.
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Module 3: Emotional Awareness and Triggers
Identify personal triggers and connect them to the Five Buttons. Track patterns, name emotions, and share insights in your online group. Workbook activities guide you to see the difference between quick thoughts and deeper emotional responses.
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Module 4: Managing Emotions with the Framework
Practice strategies for keeping control when your buttons are pushed. Use workbook exercises and group check-ins to apply tools like the five-second pause to handle strong reactions.
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Module 5: Thoughts, Beliefs, and Buttons
Explore how beliefs are tied to the buttons. Challenge unhelpful thinking and replace it with healthier patterns. Group work and workbook exercises help reinforce these skills.
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Module 6: Stress and Button Pressure
Learn how stress makes button reactions stronger. Practice techniques for lowering stress while staying accountable for your emotions. Workbook tasks and group exercises give you clear, practical tools.
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Module 7: Motivation and Personal Power
Build confidence and resilience without letting the buttons define you. Daily workbook practices and group challenges strengthen your ability to stay motivated and consistent.
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Module 8: Relationships and Button Dynamics
See how the buttons affect communication and conflict. Learn active listening and empathy in relationships. Men’s and women’s groups use the same framework with wording that fits their perspective.
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Module 9: Leadership and Accountability
Apply the Five Button Framework and emotional intelligence in leadership. Workbook tasks and group projects prepare you to manage stress, guide others, and handle conflict with empathy and accountability.
At EQnect Academy, we believe that emotional intelligence and empathy are essential life skills that can be cultivated and honed.
EQnect Academy is a structured training program built on the Five Button Framework. Each module focuses on a key area of emotional intelligence, from awareness and regulation to relationships and leadership. The Academy is designed for men and women ages 16 and up, with closed online groups, guided activities, and accountability built into every step. This is not a course you watch once and forget. It is a system that challenges you to apply what you learn and practice emotional accountability in daily life.