All articles tagged with #emotional healing
Originally Published 28 days ago — by NPR
A walking bereavement group in Northampton, Massachusetts, provides emotional support and companionship for those grieving the loss of loved ones, demonstrating that walking and conversation can be therapeutic and help process grief.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by BuzzFeed
The article shares personal stories highlighting the challenges faced by children growing up in poverty, including financial limitations affecting daily life, societal judgment, and emotional struggles, as well as moments of healing and understanding.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The New York Times
Reparenting is a therapeutic concept focused on healing the inner child by meeting emotional needs neglected during childhood, which can contribute to greater happiness and emotional well-being.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The New York Times
Reparenting involves healing your inner child by meeting emotional needs neglected during childhood, and some people find it helpful for emotional well-being, as exemplified by Laura Wells who practices self-reparenting techniques like giving herself a hug.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by YourTango
After decades of feeling disconnected and lacking empathy, a person found relief through EMDR therapy, which helped them process traumatic memories and reconnect with their emotions. Despite trying various therapies and treatments, EMDR was the only method that effectively addressed their depersonalization-derealization disorder, leading to significant emotional healing and a renewed sense of connection with others.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Andscape
The article explores Kendrick Lamar's public feud with Drake, highlighting Lamar's aggressive diss tracks and their impact on both rappers' careers. The author reflects on his own desires for revenge against those he despises, questioning whether such actions would bring true peace. Ultimately, he concludes that real freedom comes from releasing anger and finding inner peace, rather than seeking public retribution.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
Valerie Bertinelli opens up about her emotional journey following the loss of her mother and ex-husband, Eddie Van Halen, and her recent divorce, expressing her newfound commitment to living authentically and finding joy. She discusses her relationship with food, her latest cookbook "Indulge," and her approach to cooking and eating, emphasizing the importance of indulgence and self-nourishment. Bertinelli also addresses her weight loss, her late ex-husband's impact on her life, and her surprise at finding a new relationship, expressing gratitude and a sense of blessing.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Daily Mail
Sabrina Kirberg, a mental health counselor, shares her experience of "breaking up" with her best friend of 11 years, emphasizing that the pain was more intense than a romantic split. She went through the stages of grief and sought therapy to cope with the loss, feeling that her support system had been ripped away. Despite still thinking about her friend daily, she has worked through her feelings and learned to love herself through therapy.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by YourTango
Post-Romantic Stress Disorder (P.R.S.D.) is a term used to describe the emotional and psychological distress experienced after a breakup. Signs of P.R.S.D. include obsessing over the ex, blaming oneself, difficulty focusing, refusing to date, and holding onto gifts from the past relationship. To overcome P.R.S.D., it is important to be honest about the time that has passed since the breakup, write a letter to oneself acknowledging the need for change, and engage in physical activities like aromatherapy, listening to music, and decluttering the living space. By reconditioning reactions and practicing self-care, individuals can find freedom from their past and move on to find love.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by YourTango
Psychologist Dr. Sarah Hensley challenges the popular relationship advice of "if they wanted to, they would," calling it a generic pop psychology lie. She explains that a large majority of the population has a dismissive avoidant attachment style, which triggers trauma responses of fleeing and freezing when faced with emotional intimacy or conflict. Dr. Hensley emphasizes that these responses are not a matter of choice but a capacity issue rooted in childhood attachment experiences. She highlights the importance of healing trauma responses and developing healthy coping skills to show up authentically in relationships. Understanding our wounds allows us to work on ourselves and build emotional toolsets for healthier connections.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by YourTango
The week of October 23 brings the final eclipse on the Taurus Scorpio axis, with the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Taurus offering emotional closure and healing. This marks the end of a two-year cycle of learning about romantic patterns and finding balance in love. Scorpio Season deepens emotional capacity for transformation. Reflect on past romantic experiences and embrace the lessons learned. Trust your inner knowing and open yourself to love again. The Sun's shift into Scorpio encourages personal growth and healing from heartbreak. The Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Taurus brings clarity, closure, and the opportunity to create space for what you truly desire in love.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by OregonLive
A reader seeks advice from Amy Dickinson on how to forgive themselves after having an affair that ended their marriage. Despite their ex forgiving them, the reader struggles with self-forgiveness and feels like a hypocrite when discussing infidelity with friends. Amy advises the reader to consider how holding onto guilt serves them and the world, and emphasizes that forgiving oneself does not mean condoning the actions. She encourages the reader to acknowledge their mistake, learn from it, and move forward, as they have not repeated the behavior in the past 20 years.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Life
This week, Mercury enters Cancer, inviting us to turn inward and connect with our emotions. Meanwhile, Neptune enters retrograde, bringing clarity and revealing illusions we have been holding onto. Cancer and Neptune's overlapping time initiates deep inner shifts, nurturing and holding us throughout. This is a time for emotional healing, self-reflection, and developing a sense of individual identity. Neptune retrogrades for the next six months, while Mercury in Cancer lasts only for two weeks.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by St George News
Losing weight can be challenging due to various reasons such as addiction to certain foods, emotional eating, and overwhelming habits. Clinical hypnotherapists suggest strengthening the mind's ability to overcome bad habits and reprogramming it for success. Emotional healing is also crucial to resolve deeper issues that cause failure. Identifying key emotions, alleviating them, and disconnecting the attraction to food can help create new neural pathways for healthy habits. Meditation, self-help books, and podcasts can also aid in emotional healing.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
Netflix's new show "Beef" explores the lengths people will go to when angry, reflecting the reality of many in the age of distressing political arguments, viral Karen videos, and ongoing mental health crises. The show's creator, Lee Sung Jin, says rage is "the Trojan horse to explore this existential void that is in a lot of us." Experts suggest finding ways to connect positively with others as an important step in emotional healing, and offer tips for de-escalating emotions in the moment, such as taking deep breaths, connecting with a trusted confidant, and choosing an exercise to calm oneself.