There are times when my emotions really get in my way. When I perform on stage, fear of failure makes my heart race and throat clench. Or when a friend says something hurtful to me, I can’t stop ...

You cannot expect therapy to work while avoiding emotions. Therapy begins with the facts of how you think and feel, and then ...

Do you want to step off the emotional breakdown hamster wheel? Take the wheel of emotions out for a spin. Many people come to therapy seeking support when they’re struggling with intense emotions or ...

When toddlers melt down and teens snap back, it’s natural for us to have emotions. Some parents feel overwhelmed or out of control. Others try to push their emotions away. Emotions, after all, can be ...

When an emotion arises, how do you usually respond? For many, suppression and analysis are the default, but truly processing emotions is key to healing and stronger connections. Most of us were never ...

Earlier today Psychology Today writer Jessica Pierce sent me a link for a video called "Happy Cows". I expected either to see cows used in advertisements for meat or milk running around in a field of ...