We hear it and see it every day. A loved one tells us to maintain a better attitude—suck it up, get over it, you're being a baby, stop whining, and it's high time to move on. Less judgmental people ...

Let's talk about something that might feel counterintuitive: the importance of making space for our difficult emotions. I often hear clients tell me they're trying their best to "stay positive" or ...

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, an umbrella term for cognitive decline that significantly impairs memory, thinking, and behavior. Alzheimer’s is a neurodegenerative condition ...

Daily life can evoke painful emotions. News of war can bring out sadness; climate change disasters can trigger fear. A squabble with a partner or a misunderstanding at work can unleash anger. Knowing ...

My wife was puzzled. One minute she and I were having a pleasant conversation, the next minute, my mood drastically shifted. I went from cheerful and happy to quiet and withdrawn. A frown draped over ...

Many people report eating either more, or less, as a way of helping them to cope when they experience difficult emotions. Although this is a very normal response, it can take the pleasure out of ...

Emotion-focused therapy (EFT) is a type of talk therapy that helps individuals, couples, and families process difficult emotions and build healthier, more secure relationships. Emotion-focused therapy ...

One of the most underrated aspects of great leadership is emotional competence — understanding how emotions work and being able to work with them healthily. Emotional competence is important for the ...

The overbearing mother-in-law The demeaning or insensitive manager The abusive spouse or partner The manipulative friend or coworker And as much as we might fantasize about cutting these people out of ...