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Connect with Yourself: 6 Steps to Managing Distressing Emotions
February 15, 2018 .
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What, exactly, is an emotion? This question has long been debated. Nonetheless, this complex state can be said to involve cognitive appraisals, physiological changes, and behavioral responses. ... Read More
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Affect Tolerance: What Can I Do About All These Darned Feelings?
February 14, 2018 .
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“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful parts of us.” —David Richo, PhD, MFT “Everyone is down on pain, because they forgot something important about ... Read More
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Why Kids Need to Be Able to Tolerate Uncomfortable Feelings
January 18, 2018 .
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In our first session, Isabel, an agitated newcomer to therapy, declared: “I can’t stand it when Molly is upset about anything. For 16 years, it’s been my job to keep her happy and ... Read More
