Emotional Health Archives

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Should I break up with my therapist? 5 signs it’s the right time

April 17, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Ramani Durvasula, PhD, LPC

Maybe you’d like to try a new kind of therapy, or you’ve done the work and feel ready to move on. No matter the reason, start with an honest conversation.

Topics:

Emotional Health Relationships Self-Awareness Self-Care Therapist-Client Relationship Therapy

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There’s no place called home

January 20, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA

There are many ways to lose your home, from a natural disaster to an emotional rift. Vivian Khedari DePierro, PhD, offers advice on how to move forward.

Topics:

Emotional Health Grief Identity Loss Natural Disasters Stress

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How to tell the difference between sadness and depression

January 19, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

The characteristics of sadness and the symptoms of depression can look similar. Follow this guidance to tell them apart and seek treatment as needed.

Topics:

Depression Disorders Emotional Health Emotions Mood Disorders Sadness

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Emotions, emotional health, and emotional regulation

October 13, 2022 | Written by therapist.com team

Emotions are complex feelings that can be difficult to manage. Luckily, there are many ways to improve your emotional regulation for better emotional health.

Topics:

Emotional Health Emotions Moods Self-Regulation