Empathy is the ability to understand another person’s feelings and see things from their point of view, rather than solely from your own. In order to understand what they are going through, you try to put yourself in their shoes. Empathy gives us the capacity to pick up on emotional signals through body language and facial expressions.

If you’ve dated, or believe you are currently dating a narcissist, the chances are likely that you may feel or will feel anger, frustration and heartbreak. The sad truth is that to a narcissist, you’re feelings will never be as important as their own.

Growing old is not just a physical process, but also a mental one. The majority of the elderly population experiences stressful or traumatic life events and transitions, which is completely normal. However, these events can be difficult to navigate and can stir up deep seated emotions that can easily lead to depression if not handled correctly.

Nearly one in every ten Americans suffer from addiction. Not only is that person struggling with substance abuse, countless family members and loved ones struggle, too. Depending on the degree of addiction your loved one is experiencing, odds are you have experienced wondering where your loved one is. When a loved one begins to get treatment and recover from addiction, there are many ways you can show support.

Did you know that one in five Americans live with mental illness? Since 1949, May has been observed as Mental Health Awareness Month!

The truth is that no one can truly comfort a friend who just lost a loved one. The void left by death is too large to be filled by another, but simply being present, may be the best thing that you can do! Being present means being available, being open, and being receptive. However, these passive activities can seem a little ambiguous, especially when you’re emotionally preoccupied. Below are some ways that you can best help a friend that is grieving. 

We are living in an extraordinary time, where at the touch of a button, we have endless amounts of information at our disposal. But for all the praise we give social media, it is not without it’s flaws.

All too often, people grow up in homes with too much anger. Frequent anger is a problem, even if it isn’t violent. Any anger that conveys “You are not OK,” or “You are not safe,” is problematic.  All forms of anger become increasingly problematic with frequency and/or intensity.

Your pet becomes part of your family, which includes an intense love and bond. It is natural to feel a huge loss with feelings of grief and sadness when a pet passes away. This loss can be overwhelming and trigger painful and difficult emotions. You don’t need to feel guilty or ashamed about grieving for your loved animal. Once you acknowledge the pain of your loss, you can begin the process of moving forward.

When one or both partners in a relationship struggle with mental health concerns, it can be overwhelming at first. You may have a lot of questions about what type of implications this may have on your relationship.