Emotional Minutes 18: Venting and the Myths of Catharsis
It's a common idea in Western culture that "letting it out" or emotionally venting (known as "catharsis") is an effective way to help manage difficult emotions, but a lot of…
Emotional Minutes 17: What is rumination?
Sometimes people ask, "What is rumination?". This video explains rumination as extensive thinking through or "mulling over" challenging situations and it discusses how rumination can often be unhealthy (even at…
Emotional Minutes 16: Grief and Complicated Grief
Grieving a loss is a natural part of life that everyone will experience. For a certain number of individuals, grief or bereavement can become more complicated and can create additional…
Emotional Minutes 15: Are Psychologists Crazy?
People often wonder, are psychologists analyzing me when I meet them? This and other questions about psychologists (for example, Are psychologists crazy? Can I trust a psychologist?) are explored in…
Emotional Minutes 14 – Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its possible causes
Experiencing posttraumatic stress after a traumatic event can be extremely difficult. There are some myths about how often posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurs and how it occurs. For instance, not…
Emotional Minutes 13: How to find a therapist or counselor
How do I find a therapist? Finding a therapist/counselor can be difficult. Many of the videos I have released recommend contacting a mental health provider if feel you need to.…
Emotional Minutes 12: What causes anxiety and ways to deal with anxiety
Anxiety can be a natural part of our lives, but it can also become very difficult and create barriers for us. This video clip discusses some highly-researched common causes of…
Emotional Minutes 11: What causes depression?
There are many possible causes of depression, and research has focused in on a few key psychological factors that contribute to people feeling depressed. This clip discusses those contributors or…