Emotional granularity develops when relational safety and mindfulness reduce compression, allowing the brain to tolerate ...

Emotions are constructed, not discovered. Relational safety—not precise labels—allows the brain to tolerate uncertainty, update predictions, and regulate emotion more flexibly.

Putting feelings into words (affect labeling) has long been thought to help manage negative emotional experiences; however, the mechanisms by which affect labeling produces this benefit remain largely ...

While many times you may feel overwhelmed and try to suppress your emotions, there would be days when the emotional intensity would only increase, leaving you confused. However, according to studies, ...

Feeling overwhelmed? Science reveals a surprisingly simple solution: naming your emotions. This technique, called affect labelling, quietens the brain's fear centre, reducing anxiety without needing ...

My Therapist Says is Elite Daily’s column rounding up life-changing therapeutic advice. In this edition, a 21-year-old college junior tells writer Anna Goldfarb how therapy helped her learn how to sit ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Many people come to therapy seeking support when they’re struggling with ...

This theory suggests emotions involve physical arousal and cognitive appraisal Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW According to the Schachter-Singer theory of emotion, there are two key components of an ...