Tag: Emotional Regulation
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The Psychology of Compassion: How We Recognize and Respond to Suffering
Read more: The Psychology of Compassion: How We Recognize and Respond to SufferingAnother person’s suffering does not automatically awaken compassion. We may look away, become overwhelmed, assign blame, offer premature advice, or…
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Escapism: The Psychology of Leaving and Returning
Read more: Escapism: The Psychology of Leaving and ReturningEscapism is not defined by the activity we choose but by the psychological function it serves. Temporary refuge may restore…
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Short-Term Mood Repair
Read more: Short-Term Mood RepairAvoidance does not always look like inactivity. Research, planning, reassurance, reflection, and low-priority productivity may improve how we feel while…
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Polyvagal Theory: Autonomic States, Neuroception, and the Science of Safety
Read more: Polyvagal Theory: Autonomic States, Neuroception, and the Science of SafetyPolyvagal Theory, developed by Stephen Porges, provides a framework for understanding how the autonomic nervous system influences emotional regulation, social…
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Emotional Realism: Honoring the Full Range of Human Feeling
Read more: Emotional Realism: Honoring the Full Range of Human FeelingModern culture promotes the pursuit of happiness, often dismissing negative emotions as failures. Emotional realism offers an alternative, recognizing that…
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Mentalization: Understanding Minds, Emotions, and Relationships
Read more: Mentalization: Understanding Minds, Emotions, and RelationshipsMentalization is the ability to understand one’s own and others’ behavior through underlying mental states, such as thoughts and feelings.…
