The true test of emotional intelligence isn’t to avoid difficult emotions; it’s to learn to channel them in a productive way. One of the greatest myths of emotional intelligence is the notion that ...

Remember the sadness that came with the last time you failed miserably at something? Or the last time you were so anxious about an upcoming event that you couldn’t concentrate for days? These types of ...

Negative emotions are important signals that something is not right in your world. They can be great teachers if you listen to them instead of avoiding what you believe to be bad emotions. Denying ...

The Mental Health Project is a Seattle Times initiative focused on covering mental and behavioral health issues. It is funded by Ballmer Group, a national organization focused on economic mobility for ...

What do you think is the most frequent complaint when people seek therapy? In my experience, it is a variant of “I feel bad, and I want to feel better.” The specific emotions that need to change vary ...

When toddlers melt down and teens snap back, it’s natural for us to have emotions. Some parents feel overwhelmed or out of control. Others try to push their emotions away. Emotions, after all, can be ...