Experiencing feelings of being overwhelmed, stressed and anxious can occur relatively quickly. That’s why emotional self-regulation (ESR) is such an important skill. It helps us manage emotions, cope ...

Emotional intelligence is your ability to recognize and understand emotions (yours and other people’s). It is a cognitive ...

This is part one of a two-part post. Click here for part two. Life often resembles a rollercoaster of calm moments and intense emotions, especially for those with relational trauma backgrounds. For ...

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This post is part two of a series. In part one of this series, I shared the first step and tool you can employ to create a robust psychological foundation for yourself: a “Healthy Mind Platter,” based ...

Below, Marc Brackett shares five key insights from his new book, Dealing with Feeling: Use Your Emotions to Create the Life You Want. Emotion regulation is one of the most important skills for both ...

Everyone can experience difficulties managing their emotions or reactions to events in their lives. Several strategies can help, such as deep breathing, sensory grounding, mindfulness, acceptance, and ...