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Midlife Crisis: The Emotions | Portrait Series
In 2018, I lost both of my parents, and it sent huge waves through my life. It made me stop and think about what was next, not only in terms of my future but also in how I could live openly as a gay man. Growing up in Malaysia, I never really had the freedom […]
10 Strategies to Help Kids Manage Uncomfortable Emotions
Dealing with uncertainty and difficult emotions is part of life. Learning how to accept and manage both is important for a child’s growth and development. In a world that values immediate gratification and ease, it can be challenging to teach kids how to tolerate these feelings without intentional practice. Rogers Behavioral Health’s Dr. Amanda Heins […]
5 Tips to Fostering Expressing Emotions with Autism
Use Art as a Means of Expressing When exploring autism and self-expression, it’s crucial to acknowledge that emotional regulation can pose significant challenges for children with autism. Individuals with ASD often encounter struggles in comprehending others’ thoughts, interpreting facial expressions, understanding intentions, and maintaining eye contact. These challenges can lead to behaviors that may appear […]
Helping children express emotions in healthy ways
Children, like adults, experience a wide range of emotions, including sadness, anger, fear, frustration, and anxiety. But unlike us, they have yet to learn how to express and articulate their feelings healthily. And that can cause problems. Developing an emotional vocabulary enables children to better understand and articulate their feelings. The first step is to […]