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4 Tips for Managing Anger Rubin Khoddam Ph.D. The Addiction Connection If you tend to have a short fuse or have intense anger outbursts, it may feel easy to judge yourself for your reactions. But there is an important difference between feeling angry and acting on it. You can be justified in feeling angry and still be in control of how you act on the emotion. Putting distance between the

Hate The Holidays? Here Are 8 Ways to Cope and Find Joy This Year By Morgan Mandriota The holidays are hyped up to be “the most wonderful time of the year.” And for some, they are. But the pressure to be merry and jolly alongside the rest of the world becomes extra heavy when you feel anything but that. For me, each holiday season carries the weight of childhood drama, stress, and

When Is It Time to Seek Marriage Counseling? Medically reviewed by Jennifer Litner, PhD, LMFT, CST — By Madelyn Brown Marriage and conflict often go hand-in-hand. Here are some signs that it’s time to seek marriage counseling. There are many reasons why people might experience strife in a marriage: stretched finances, differences in parenting choices, or infidelity can wreak havoc on any relationship. When periods of tension last a long

Mindfulness at Work: Setting Intention to Maintain Calm Medically reviewed by Vara Saripalli, Psy.D. — By Jenna Fletcher Mindfulness is being present at the moment without judgment and acknowledging your emotions without feeling overwhelmed or critical. It allows you to focus on what you’re doing and block out obsessive thoughts or distractions. But these descriptions are just scratching the surface of what mindfulness is and what goes into actually becoming

How to Talk to Kids About Anxiety Daniel Flint Ph.D. Behavior Problems, Behavior Solutions Have you ever wondered if your child has anxiety? Or noticed their anxiety increasing since the COVID-19 pandemic? If so, then you’re noticing what the data already bears out. But while a licensed mental health professional will be able to help provide you with individual support, here are some helpful ways to talk to your child about their

‘Courtroom Brain’: Is Your Partner on Trial? Ken Fremont-Smith, MAC, LMHC Don’t let resentment turn your partner into the defendant in your relationship It’s easy to listen to your partner when you’re happy with each other. When trust is strong, even criticism doesn’t hurt. It’s not as easy when you are in conflict. Your wonderful partner is now being stubborn, wrong, or unfair—sometimes all three. Frustration grows, then anger, at hearing yet