Emotions
Alexithymia
An exploration of Alexithymia: a disconnection from internal feeling experiences. Often developed to dissociate from…
Regulatory Focus Theory
Regulatory focus theory refers to our individual approach to self regulation. Some protect against threat…
Reactive Aggression
Reactive aggression is motivated by an outside threat to a persons physical or mental well being….
Ego Development
Through a mix of biological givens and environmental influences, we develop adaptive and maladaptive patterns…
Broaden and Build Theory
According to the Broaden and Build theory, positive emotions promote growth by motivating opportunity seeking.
Fear of Failure (Atychiphobia)
Negative experiences involving painful failures weighs on future willingness to face risk. We can overcome…
Brooding
We often encounter unpleasant and angering events. The emotion is normal; but, then we brood…
Thinking Errors
We engage in a variety of thinking errors in our pursuit of happiness. If we…
Inner Peace
A staple of wellbeing is finding inner peace. A biological system constantly in stress weakens…
Repressed Anger
We respond to anger. The powerful emotion overwhelms and some repress. Repressed anger may leave…
Emotion Lability
Research on the definition, symptoms, and causes of emotion lability. Emotion lability is often a…
Emotional Guidance System
We must listen to our emotions. Our emotional guidance system directs us towards goals and…
Psychology of Mindfulness
Emotions, often automatic and uncontrollable, signal changes demanding a behavioral response. Mindfulness, an ancient practice…
Interpreting Emotion
We experience emotions. Living is a feeling experience; we are constantly attracted and repelled, feelings…
How to Deal with Jealousy
Handling Jealousy: A Guide to Overcoming Green-Eyed Monsters Jealousy is a natural emotion that can…
Emotional Life
Our emotional life is the entirety of our emotions, and our relationship to them. Our…
Emotional Regulation
Emotions energize and push for action. Emotional regulation utilizes emotions, directing them to fulfill life…
Misguided Thoughts that Stir Emotions
Misguided thoughts stir powerful emotions, inviting maladaptive behaviors. With mindful attentiveness, we can intervene and…
Emotionally Connected
A emotionally connected partnership requires putting some personal desires on hold to embrace a partner…
Present Moment
The present moment rejuvenates when we mindfully experience it, without undue worries over tomorrow or…
Focusing On Feeling
Feelings are a curious thing, different from the articulatable world we inhabit—the world of conscious…
HPA Axis
The HPA axis, also known as the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis plays a significant role in regulating…
Emotional Dysregulation
Research to define, identify causes, and to discuss the psychological concept of emotional dysregulation in…
Dyadic Regulation
Dyadic regulation refers to emotional regulation achieved through others. With dyadic regulation, partners can better…
Emotional Contagion
Emotional contagion is an individuals tendency to automatically mimic and synchronize expressions, vocalizations, postures, and…
Relationship Anxiety
Romantic rejection hurts—badly. The sharp pain lingers, preventing sleep, interrupting sustained thought…
Starving the Donkey
We can’t train the donkey not to eat. We can’t train our bodies not to…
Biphasic Response
A biphasic response is a two phase reaction to a stimulus. For example, scientists and…
Sensory Overload
We navigate the world, guided by information received through our senses. However, too much input…
Behavioral Activation System (BAS)
The Behavior Activation System is a neurological system activated in response to the signals of…