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Emotional regulation — learning to control and tolerate emotional distress — is a fundamental part of addiction recovery. A lack of emotional regulation ...

No matter how much we want to deny it….when you neglect your feelings to appease others, you are mistreating yourself! And it really takes a toll on you until you no longer know who “YOU” really are.The way you treat yourself sets the standard for others
~Sonya Friedman.
1. Giving is generous. Keep doing it, but be open to receiving as well.
2. Emotional self-care for the people pleasers: Before you agree to another obligation, take a pause and ask yourself “am I…

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ADDICTION RECOVERY FOR LGBT
Drug addiction has no boundaries. It knows no limitations. It is not balked by age, gender, religious affiliation or geographic region. Culture, education, and socioeconomic status are also not impediments to drug addiction. If it can be smoked, someone will find a way to roll it and smoke it. The same is true for things that can be swallowed, snorted and injected
The reasons for doing drugs are quite varied. The poor seek…

The Emotional Distress of OCD The intrusive and overwhelming thoughts that come with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, can feel like a “tsunami of emotional distress.” That’s how Wajahat Ali d…

We'll go to the doctor when we feel flu-ish or a nagging pain. So why don’t we see a health professional when we feel emotional pain: guilt, loss, loneliness? Too many of us deal with common psychological-health issues on our own, says Guy Winch. But we don’t have to. He makes a compelling case to practice emotional hygiene — taking care of our emotions, our minds, with the same diligence we take care of our bodies.

Psychologist Guy Winch lays out seven useful ways to reboot emotional health … starting now.

Even smart, strong women can become victims of subtly abusive tricks.

Generally known as alcoholism and alcohol abuse, alcohol use disorders are medical conditions that doctors can diagnose when a patient's drinking causes distress or harm. See if you recognize any of these symptoms in yourself.

Why making mistakes in front of your children is a good thing

When does it become emotional blackmail? It’s not entirely uncommon to acquiesce to your partner’s requests. After all, you can compromise as well as the next person. But when does healthy

Managers account for 70% variance in employee engagement surveys.

This one secret can increase your emotional intelligence, and you’ll be surprised how simple it is.

A new American Psychological Association survey, Stress in America, confirms that people who feel emotionally supported are better able to cope with stress.

Unlike physical neglect or abuse, the signs and effects of childhood emotional neglect can be difficult to see. Learn about symptoms and tips for recovery.

Academic intelligence gets all the hype, but developing emotional intelligence in our children is at least as important. Here are some ways parents can help.

How to Improve Emotional Health. Here are 11 Ways to Improve Emotional Health. Steps to remain stress free and emotionally healthy...

Much like athletic coaches, emotion coaches teach their children and students strategies to deal with life’s ups and downs.

"After emotional abuse, there are so many lies obstructing the heart: not enough, inadequate, worthless, bad, broken, replaceable, unlovable, my fault. The good news is, you can heal this stuff. Here's how."

Keeping Kids Safe from Sexual Abuse 1. Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept by Jayneen Sanders Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept is a beautifully illustrated picture book that sensitively broaches the subject of keeping our children safe from inappropriate touch. We teach water safety and road safety b