A longstanding belief stemming from the days of Freud contends that venting about deeply repressed emotions provides a sense of relief. "Just let them out." This idea has extended to…
We certainly can regulate our emotions. Mountains of research from the last 30 years finds that this is indeed possible. However, for some reason, we as humans cannot simply tell…
David Wegner's famous “White Bear” experiment is arguably one of the most intriguing findings in all of psychology and mental health. He found that when people tried to not think…
What's up with the wacky weed? Does it help? Does it not help? Clients often believe it helps them. But what should mental health professionals know about the effects of…
Self-harm and self-injury come when an individual harms themselves physically. Nonsuicidal self-injury is not intended to lead to suicide, but it can lead to death. So then why do people…
Dating and finding love was never an easy thing. These days, it can be even harder and more discouraging for those with mental health challenges. So how do therapists help…
Forgiveness and self-forgiveness happens in response to many types of adversity. Self-forgiveness is particularly difficult for many who experience increased grief during holiday and anniversary periods. How do therapists help…
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