Resources Just for You: August Edition

6 September 2018

Below is a list of articles and psychology resources curated specifically for you that were shared on our Facebook page last month.

In case you missed it…

Article: You’ll Be Happier If You Let Yourself Feel Bad
“Studies have shown that the ability to embrace your negative feelings can provide a slew of benefits. Those who accept all their emotions without judgment tend to be less likely to ruminate on negativity, less likely to try to suppress mental experiences (which can backfire by amplifying these experiences), and less likely to experience negative “meta-emotional reactions,” like feeling upset about feeling upset.”

Article: 5 Times Couples Counseling Could Be the Best Option
Sometimes seeking outside help is the right answer.

Article: Love and Power
“Power infuses all relationships, but today there’s a new paradigm: Only equally shared power creates happy individuals and satisfying marriages. Increasingly, it is the passport to intimacy.”

Article: How Self-Compassion Can Fight Perfectionism
In today’s world of comparison through social media, it is easy to be self-critical. By practicing self-compassion, we can learn to live a balanced life.

Article: How to ask someone you’re worried about if they’re thinking of suicide
“Every one of us is likely to have close contact with a person who is suicidal. This means family and friends need to play a role in detecting suicide risk and supporting the person.”

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