If last year’s presidential election taught us anything, it’s that extreme divisiveness can overwhelm our better nature. The sheer magnitude of negative political campaigning we were exposed to…
emotions
By Sally Perkins Anxiety is a common condition found in empaths. In fact, since being an empath is not recognized by the DSM-5, it is often misdiagnosed as…
By Hilary Jacobs Hendel, LCSW The thought of going to a funeral used to be a terrifying prospect for me. Walking into a room filled with sadness and…
August 15, 2017 By Hilary Jacobs Hendel, LCSW You know that moment when you feel the jolt of being knocked out of your calm or usual emotional state? Maybe…