People who struggle to process their emotions or even handle them don't realize how much it shapes the way they think and ...

The true test of emotional intelligence isn’t to avoid difficult emotions; it’s to learn to channel them in a productive way. One of the greatest myths of emotional intelligence is the notion that ...

Remember the sadness that came with the last time you failed miserably at something? Or the last time you were so anxious about an upcoming event that you couldn't concentrate for days? These types of ...

It’s not personal, it’s strictly business.” This line, which echoes throughout Francis Ford Coppola’s 1972 gangster film The ...

This post is a review of Hard Feelings: Finding the Wisdom in Our Darkest Emotions. By Daniel Smith. Simon & Schuster. 227 pp.$28. When he has been beset by “unruly and offensive emotions,” Daniel ...

When it comes to protecting your child's mental health, emotional resilience is key. Not only do resilient kids bounce back from disappointment, but they're also less likely to become depressed, ...

The Seattle Times’ Mental Health Project covers mental and behavioral health issues. It is funded by Ballmer Group. The Seattle Times maintains editorial control over all its coverage. “I flipped out ...