Why We All Need to Practice Emotional First Aid
Psychologist Guy Winch argues we practice better dental hygiene than emotional hygiene—we brush our teeth daily but do nothing to maintain psychological health. He…
Psychologist Guy Winch argues we practice better dental hygiene than emotional hygiene—we brush our teeth daily but do nothing to maintain psychological health. He…
Psychologists have a term for what happens when a central life role suddenly shrinks: role loss grief. It describes the disorientation that follows when…
A number that should change the conversation Approximately one in five children experiences a mental health challenge significant enough to affect their daily functioning.…
Marriage researchers discovered something that might change how you think about your last argument. The difference between couples who thrive and those who slowly…
You’ve checked the stove three times. You know it’s off. You saw it was off. But as you walk toward the door, that whisper…
Someone asks how you are doing, and you feel the real answer rise in your chest before the polished one leaves your mouth. You…
You’ve tidied up a hundred times. So why does it still feel like your home is working against you? The shoes by the door,…
The wounds we ignore Emotional injuries are remarkably common. Rejection, failure, loss, and other challenging experiences, can affect us on a regular basis. The…
The Winter Challenge The wintertime presents many tests that can challenge us for months on end. Unpredictable weather, cold temperatures, and a multitude of…
Watch the recording from Ray of Hope’s community conversation about healing, hope, and emotional health. This panel was facilitated by different community leaders and…
You’ve been feeling anxious, irritable, and unable to concentrate. You snap at your family members, forget important tasks, and feel like you’re operating in…
You’re sitting at your in-laws’ table, and your spouse is laughing at a family joke you don’t understand. For a moment, you see them…