New research on emotional acceptance suggests forcing positivity backfires. A psychologist explains the one mindset that ...

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 ...

People who hide their feelings may be at risk of several mental health conditions. It can also affect relationships and life span. People may hide their feelings for several reasons. Yet hiding ...

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 ...

A good life does not necessarily involve mustering ceiling-levels of positivity and extinguishing all traces of negativity.

The goal isn't to solve the problem or avoid the emotion, but to respond in a thoughtful way that builds trust while keeping the conversation productive.

Countless parents across the country recently dropped their kids off at college for the first time. This transition can stir a whirlwind of feelings: the heartache of parting, sadness over a ...

Countless parents across the country recently dropped their kids off at college for the first time. This transition can stir a whirlwind of feelings: the heartache of parting, sadness over a ...