This post is by David Preece, Ph.D., edited by James Gross, Ph.D. How are you feeling right now? You might find this question easy to answer, almost impossible to answer, or somewhere in between. We ...

Navigating emotions can be tricky for anyone. However, for those with alexithymia, this journey is often more challenging. Many people come to therapy when they feel as though they are disconnected ...

Alexithymia is when you have trouble identifying, understanding, or naming your emotions. The word comes from the Greek language and literally means "lacking words for feelings." It's not a mental ...

Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage your own and other’s emotions. People who are high in EI tend to have more satisfying personal and professional ...

Children don't necessarily express if something is going wrong, but they do so through actions that leave little to ...