Emotion as Information

Anxiety

Feeling Anxious? You Might Have an Internal Conflict

Hilary Jacobs Hendel LCSW on March 19, 2024

Experiencing opposite needs at the same time can make us feel stuck.

Perfectionism

Recovering From My Body Perfectionism

Hilary Jacobs Hendel LCSW on March 18, 2024

A Personal Perspective: Most of us judge our bodies and obsess about being more perfect. How can we feel more comfortable in our skin?

Perfectionism

Understanding and Healing Perfectionism

Hilary Jacobs Hendel LCSW on February 23, 2024

Struggling with perfectionism? Understanding the root emotions will ease this symptom.

Anxiety

5 Instant Benefits From Working the Change Triangle

Hilary Jacobs Hendel LCSW on December 4, 2023

Our dysfunctional society fails to provide us with an education in emotions. But learning a few basics can help reduce symptoms of buried emotions like anxiety and depression.

Jealousy

Easing the Guilt and Jealousy

Hilary Jacobs Hendel LCSW on November 1, 2023

We can be jealous and happy for others at the same time.

Anxiety

2 Things Not to Say When Your Child Says “I Hate You!”

Hilary Jacobs Hendel LCSW on October 2, 2023

Parents often think that children shouldn't use the word "hate." But the word itself isn't the problem, and how parents respond can make all the difference.

Anxiety

One Simple Fix to Combat Social Anxiety

Hilary Jacobs Hendel LCSW on September 6, 2023

Ever feel anxious walking into a social gathering? This tip will help!

Emotion Regulation

Emotions Are Physical

Hilary Jacobs Hendel LCSW on August 1, 2023

Most people think emotions happen in the mind. But emotions, above all, are physical experiences.

Anxiety

Want to Feel More Authentic?

Hilary Jacobs Hendel LCSW on July 6, 2023

Defenses are the creative ways we spare ourselves emotional discomfort. They also adversely affect the feeling of being connected to ourselves and others.

Trauma

Healing From Trauma Means Dealing With Disgust

Hilary Jacobs Hendel LCSW on June 14, 2023

Disgust is rarely written about, but it is crucial to name and validate it when treating trauma. Here's how to start.

Relationships

One Simple Way to Have a Great Mother’s Day

Hilary Jacobs Hendel LCSW on May 1, 2023

A Personal Perspective: Sick of being angry and disappointed on Mother’s Day? Try this new approach.

Relationships

Detaching with Love and Openheartedness

Hilary Jacobs Hendel LCSW on April 3, 2023

A Personal Perspective: The balance between being entirely unaffected by others or being overly affected to the point of anxiety is a tricky one. These guidelines help me.