emotions – Counseling and Life Coaching – Find a Counselor https://twx.atlantacounseling.com Client-Centric Counseling and Life Coaching Mon, 16 Nov 2020 20:09:20 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.5 What’s the cost of keeping up with today’s news? 4 tips for regulating your news intake https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/cost-keeping-up-todays-news/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/cost-keeping-up-todays-news/#respond Wed, 21 Oct 2020 14:45:43 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=71643 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/cost-keeping-up-todays-news/feed/ 0 Strong and silent? Male depression is common but it goes underreported due to social stigma and lack of emotional literacy https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/male-depression-common-underreported-hidden-symptoms/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/male-depression-common-underreported-hidden-symptoms/#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2020 05:56:19 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=75175 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/male-depression-common-underreported-hidden-symptoms/feed/ 1 Online Counseling Question: Is it normal to have a meltdown amid COVID-19? (Video) https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/meltdown-amid-covid/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/meltdown-amid-covid/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2020 15:18:16 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=109546 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/meltdown-amid-covid/feed/ 0 How can I conquer food cravings? The temptation is too overwhelming https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/conquer-food-cravings-temptation-overwhelming/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/conquer-food-cravings-temptation-overwhelming/#respond Mon, 20 Jan 2020 14:52:33 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=75333 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/conquer-food-cravings-temptation-overwhelming/feed/ 0 How to deal with an emotional meltdown when you’re feeling frustrated https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/prevent-emotional-meltdown-feeling-frustrated/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/prevent-emotional-meltdown-feeling-frustrated/#respond Mon, 20 Jan 2020 14:46:36 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=75236 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/prevent-emotional-meltdown-feeling-frustrated/feed/ 0 How to help a child who has suffered from trauma: Build a connection, be gentle, and help them process their emotions https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/how-to-help-a-child-who-has-suffered-from-trauma/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/how-to-help-a-child-who-has-suffered-from-trauma/#respond Fri, 20 Dec 2019 17:00:54 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=96844 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/how-to-help-a-child-who-has-suffered-from-trauma/feed/ 0 Write your heart out: Put pen to paper to express and understand your feelings https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/write-your-heart-out/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/write-your-heart-out/#respond Thu, 07 Nov 2019 15:00:41 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=91590 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/write-your-heart-out/feed/ 0 Did I really just do that again? Learn to regulate your impulses by feeling your emotions https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/learn-to-regulate-your-impulses/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/learn-to-regulate-your-impulses/#respond Fri, 27 Sep 2019 17:00:46 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=88470 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/learn-to-regulate-your-impulses/feed/ 0 Trauma can lead to bullying: Traumatized individuals sometimes take out their pain on others https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/emotion-and-trauma-theory/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/emotion-and-trauma-theory/#respond Fri, 27 Sep 2019 15:00:50 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=88465 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/emotion-and-trauma-theory/feed/ 0 11 warning signs that might signify you’re out of touch with your emotions https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/11-warning-signs-out-of-touch-emotions/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/11-warning-signs-out-of-touch-emotions/#respond Fri, 27 Sep 2019 00:00:01 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=88480 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/11-warning-signs-out-of-touch-emotions/feed/ 0 5 facts that will help you understand and talk about mental health https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/5-considerations-mental-health/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/5-considerations-mental-health/#respond Thu, 26 Sep 2019 21:00:05 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=88456 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/5-considerations-mental-health/feed/ 0 I only think negative thoughts—professional tips for tidying up your brain https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/i-only-think-negative-thoughts/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/i-only-think-negative-thoughts/#respond Fri, 20 Sep 2019 20:40:40 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=87140 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/i-only-think-negative-thoughts/feed/ 0 Learning how to support someone with chronic illness without adding to their suffering https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/how-to-support-someone-with-chronic-illness/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/how-to-support-someone-with-chronic-illness/#comments Fri, 20 Sep 2019 17:41:15 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=87136 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/how-to-support-someone-with-chronic-illness/feed/ 1 Both PTSD and anxiety can be debilitating, but you can learn to manage your symptoms https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/learn-to-manage-ptsd-anxiety-symptoms/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/learn-to-manage-ptsd-anxiety-symptoms/#respond Fri, 20 Sep 2019 17:31:50 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=87151 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/learn-to-manage-ptsd-anxiety-symptoms/feed/ 0 How do narcissists control you? What techniques do they use? https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/how-narcissists-control-you/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/how-narcissists-control-you/#comments Fri, 06 Sep 2019 14:55:42 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=86979 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/how-narcissists-control-you/feed/ 37 Often, we feel the way we want to feel (Video) https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/often-we-feel-the-way-we-want-to-feel-video/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/often-we-feel-the-way-we-want-to-feel-video/#respond Wed, 10 Jul 2019 14:26:17 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=83280 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/often-we-feel-the-way-we-want-to-feel-video/feed/ 0 Heightened emotions create unreliable memories https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/heightened-emotions-unreliable-memories/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/heightened-emotions-unreliable-memories/#respond Tue, 25 Jun 2019 13:00:32 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=64853 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/heightened-emotions-unreliable-memories/feed/ 0 Insomnia explained by unresolved emotional distress (Video) https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/insomnia-explained-by-unresolved-emotional-distress-video/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/insomnia-explained-by-unresolved-emotional-distress-video/#respond Tue, 07 May 2019 13:53:19 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=80766 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/insomnia-explained-by-unresolved-emotional-distress-video/feed/ 0 Can weather changes bring on depressive thoughts and feelings? Use these tips to beat the winter blues (Updated) https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/weather-changes-depressive-thoughts-feelings/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/weather-changes-depressive-thoughts-feelings/#comments Fri, 11 Jan 2019 13:40:58 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=70611 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/weather-changes-depressive-thoughts-feelings/feed/ 1 What are the big 5 personality traits? How do you rank? https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/ranking-big-5-personality-traits/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/ranking-big-5-personality-traits/#respond Mon, 03 Dec 2018 16:20:24 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=76340 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/ranking-big-5-personality-traits/feed/ 0 Do I need a new job, or just a vacation? https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/new-job-or-vacation/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/new-job-or-vacation/#respond Wed, 28 Nov 2018 15:25:30 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=76203 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/new-job-or-vacation/feed/ 0 How can focusing on building personal strengths versus ruminating over my weaknesses benefit me? https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/focusing-building-personal-strengths-vs-ruminating-weaknesses-benefits/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/focusing-building-personal-strengths-vs-ruminating-weaknesses-benefits/#respond Wed, 21 Nov 2018 15:09:13 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=76094 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/focusing-building-personal-strengths-vs-ruminating-weaknesses-benefits/feed/ 0 We flourish when we prioritize each element in the PERMA model—here’s what that means and how you can master the process https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/prioritize-master-process-perma-model/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/prioritize-master-process-perma-model/#respond Tue, 20 Nov 2018 14:09:20 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=76063 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/prioritize-master-process-perma-model/feed/ 0 Feeling flustered? Regain control by challenging your inner critic and finding your calm https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/flustered-regain-control-challenging-inner-critic-finding-calm/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/flustered-regain-control-challenging-inner-critic-finding-calm/#respond Fri, 26 Oct 2018 12:42:42 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=75379 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/flustered-regain-control-challenging-inner-critic-finding-calm/feed/ 0 Fatigue is dangerous—understand the harmful effects and learn how to manage your exhaustion https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/fatigue-dangerous-harmful-effects-manage-exhaustion/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/fatigue-dangerous-harmful-effects-manage-exhaustion/#respond Mon, 22 Oct 2018 15:15:58 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=75238 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/fatigue-dangerous-harmful-effects-manage-exhaustion/feed/ 0 Grief: why don’t I feel anything? Sometimes, instead of experiencing a flood of emotions, people become emotionally numb https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/grief-experiencing-flood-emotions-become-numb/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/grief-experiencing-flood-emotions-become-numb/#comments Wed, 05 Sep 2018 14:10:02 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=73924 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/grief-experiencing-flood-emotions-become-numb/feed/ 15 Will my grief ever go away? Will I ever get over it? When will it get better? Here’s how long it takes to get over a loss https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/how-long-get-over-grief-loss/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/how-long-get-over-grief-loss/#comments Thu, 30 Aug 2018 13:23:01 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=73511 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/how-long-get-over-grief-loss/feed/ 63 My grief feels too painful to bear—if you’re struggling with the loss of a loved one, consider these tactics or grief counseling https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/struggling-loss-loved-one-grief-counseling/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/struggling-loss-loved-one-grief-counseling/#comments Tue, 28 Aug 2018 14:31:45 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=73491 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/struggling-loss-loved-one-grief-counseling/feed/ 4 Feelings of loneliness are normal, but you can learn to enjoy your solitude instead and turn your time alone into a positive experience https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/feeling-loneliness-enjoy-solitude-positive-experience/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/feeling-loneliness-enjoy-solitude-positive-experience/#respond Tue, 21 Aug 2018 13:28:10 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=73270 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/feeling-loneliness-enjoy-solitude-positive-experience/feed/ 0 Loneliness does not discriminate—the youth and the elderly alike are suffering from lonely feelings, and they could use your help https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/helping-youth-elderly-suffering-loneliness/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/helping-youth-elderly-suffering-loneliness/#respond Tue, 21 Aug 2018 13:22:31 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=73263 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/helping-youth-elderly-suffering-loneliness/feed/ 0 What is self-reflection, and why is it important for self-improvement? https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/importance-self-reflection-improvement/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/importance-self-reflection-improvement/#comments Fri, 17 Aug 2018 13:07:04 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=73223 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/importance-self-reflection-improvement/feed/ 1 Preparing for parenthood: prepare both mentally and emotionally for this milestone https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/parenthood-prepare-mentally-emotionally-milestone/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/parenthood-prepare-mentally-emotionally-milestone/#comments Mon, 16 Jul 2018 14:08:13 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=72172 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/parenthood-prepare-mentally-emotionally-milestone/feed/ 1 What Kind of Therapy Is Right For Me? https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/what-therapy-right-for-me/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/what-therapy-right-for-me/#comments Mon, 11 Jun 2018 19:50:23 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=71515 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/what-therapy-right-for-me/feed/ 1 How is therapy beneficial? 5 people explain how therapy helped them heal, improve relationships, manage their emotions, and more https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/therapy-beneficial-people-weigh-in-experiences/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/therapy-beneficial-people-weigh-in-experiences/#comments Thu, 07 Jun 2018 13:37:08 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=71457 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/therapy-beneficial-people-weigh-in-experiences/feed/ 2 Raising Mental Health Awareness in the African-American Community https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/raising-mental-health-awareness-african-american-community/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/raising-mental-health-awareness-african-american-community/#respond Fri, 01 Jun 2018 17:59:03 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=71268 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/raising-mental-health-awareness-african-american-community/feed/ 0