Emotional Overwhelm

According to a recent study conducted by Peter Sedlmeier of the Department of Psychology at Chemnitz University of Technology in Germany, meditation does provide positive health benefits. ... Read More

In all change, there is an element of loss. However, this does not mean that we always greet loss with sorrow and yearning. There are certainly people, places, and things in life we would ... Read More

Many frazzled parents of toddlers live in fear of the same thing: witnessing a very public and very loud meltdown after telling the toddler “no.” Tantrums can be embarrassing ... Read More

Individuals who attempt suicide once are likely to attempt it again. The rate of repeat attempts is highest in the first 6 months after the initial attempt, but the risk continues unless ... Read More

One of the most difficult aspects of a marital breakup is communicating with a former spouse. In the immediate aftermath of a separation, feelings are raw, and emotions can be overwhelming. ... Read More

Young people who have suicidal ideations (SI) are unlikely to seek help for a number of reasons. Research has shown that young adults with mental health problems such as depression or substance ... Read More

People who have suffered childhood trauma are at increased risk for psychological problems resulting from extreme stress. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is one such condition that ... Read More

A man going to court with his family in Texas opens fire outside the courthouse, killing one and wounding three. On the same day…a man armed with three knives stabs four people in ... Read More

There is a significantly high dropout rate among veterans who seek treatment for posttraumatic stress (PTSD). Many conventional therapies, such as trauma-focused therapy, address the specific ... Read More

Much attention has been given to the relationship between attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and deficient emotional self-regulation (DESR). Some research suggests that DESR, ... Read More

There are many treatments available to address symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, clients sometimes avoid treatments that cause them to re-experience the traumatic ... Read More

A death, divorce, illness, sudden unemployment, or any major loss can create chaos in your life. This emotional fracturing, as well as the practical aftershocks of dealing with estates, ... Read More