Displacement as a Defense Mechanism
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Defense mechanisms are an unconscious strategy used to avoid difficult emotions. The displacement defense mechanism is a way…
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How to Deal with Guilt: 14 Tips for Coping
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Guilt is a self-conscious emotion that causes us to feel responsible for negative experiences or outcomes. While everyone…
Intuitive Eating: Interview with Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch
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In 1993, Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch were dietitians working next to each other in the same office.…
Why Feeling Our Feelings Makes Us Stronger
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Have you ever found yourself deep in a good old fashion sobfest for reasons you can’t articulate? Or…
When Does Self-Deprecating Humor Become Detrimental?
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Updated on 10/01/2020 A key piece of advice that I have always held onto is to “not take…
The Fragile Emotional State of America
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Statistically, things are looking peachy in the U.S., the unemployment rate is low, and we’re seeing robust job…
What Does It Mean to be Conscientious?
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When you imagine a conscientious person, you likely conjure up someone dependable, diligent, and self-controlled. They likely have…
Is There a “Right Path” in Life?
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It’s common to wonder about your life’s direction at certain ages, during adolescence or at mid-life, but honestly,…
Are You Contributing to Other People’s Mental Health Issues?
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You may wonder: Is your mental health dependent on your neighbor’s (and vice versa)? In some ways, yes…
What is Healthy, Respectful Masculinity?
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Masculinity is a hot topic these days, but it is also difficult to adequately define, leaving many people…