Social media. You might love it, you might hate it, you might avoid it (and maybe some days you do all three). Regardless of how you feel about it though, you can’t deny that it’s here to stay. And you probably know that Facebook and Instagram and Twitter and the
Shame: The Emotional Wrecking-Ball
Most of us can remember a circumstance in our life where we felt the sting of embarrassment or humiliation, those unwanted but common experiences that are part of growing up. For instance: Striking out at the little league game in front of family and friends; hearing about a classmate’s birthday
Deciphering Depression by Understanding Your Past
Depression may follow a distressing event (for instance, a divorce, the death of a loved one) or it may seem to arise without apparent cause. For some, these are episodic events with a clear beginning and end. But this isn’t always the case. Some live amidst an ongoing battle, doing
Emotional Well-being Starts with Self-acceptance
It’s probably easier to think about the concept of “acceptance” when it comes to other people, especially those people with whom you’re in a relationship. What may not be as obvious—but what is crucial to effectively and genuinely accepting others—is that the most important form of acceptance is in relationship
The Pain of Loneliness
We all feel lonely from time to time. How quickly and intensely we experience loneliness varies considerably among people. Some of us may immediately feel pangs of loneliness when we’re by ourselves; others can be alone for long stretches of time and seldom feel lonely. At some point, the experience