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emotional FAQs
Emotional FAQs: What Your Nervous System Is Really Saying
“I’m spiraling.” “I’m emotionally unavailable.” “I can’t focus.” These aren’t flaws—they’re stress responses. Here’s what your nervous system is trying to tell you.
56 Week Journaling
Reflective Journaling: Why Writing Heals and How to Begin
Writing is not about performance—it’s about presence. Rooted in expressive writing research, this is your invitation to let the page hold what you’re not...
Emotional Regulation
What’s Happening in Your Body: Understanding the Stress Response from a Psychologist’s Lens
What’s Happening In Your Body What’s Happening In Your Body When You’re In Survival Mode If your shoulders won’t soften. If your breath feels...
Active Listening Techniques
How to Handle Difficult Conversations with Empathy
Learn how to navigate difficult conversations with empathy, emotional regulation, and effective communication strategies for better relationships.
CBT Tools
The Thought Record: How to Untangle Your Mind One Belief at a Time
Learn how to use The Thought Co.'s CBT Thought Record to slow spirals, decode emotion, and gently reframe your inner dialogue.
Emotional Literacy
The Feeling Wheel: Find the Words for What You Feel
Sometimes you don’t need advice. You just need the right word. The Feeling Wheel is a gentle, powerful tool for turning emotional fog into...