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Hilary Jacobs Hendel
4 days ago3 min read
Unburdening
There are many ways to unburden ourselves.

Hilary Jacobs Hendel
Jan 284 min read
The Two Kinds of Anger and How to Process Them
Anger happens to all of us. When we get angry, we must work with it so we don't suppress it. Suppressing anger makes us depressed and/or...

Hilary Jacobs Hendel
Dec 7, 20243 min read
Scripts to Get Beyond Defensiveness to Relate Authentically with Emotions
Consider these scripts designed to soften defenses so you can relate more authentically with emotions in mind.


Hilary Jacobs Hendel
Oct 7, 20242 min read
When You Make a Mistake, What Happens Next?
When you make a mistake do you pick yourself up or beat yourself up?


Hilary Jacobs Hendel
Aug 6, 20243 min read
“It’s me. Hi. I’m the problem. It’s me.” The Agony and the Ecstasy of Accountability
Shame is an excruciating emotion that makes it hard (or impossible) to be seen as hurtful, fallible, or wrong.

Hilary Jacobs Hendel
Jun 7, 20244 min read
What Does Connection Feel Like?
Being connected feels good and right. But have you ever asked yourself, "What does connection feels like?"

Heather Sanford, LCSW
May 2, 20242 min read
Emotions Education: A Missing Piece
Anxiety is a signal that we must tend to underlying core emotions. This video explains how. The Change Triangle is the guide.


Hilary Jacobs Hendel
Apr 9, 20247 min read
5 Ways to Become a Better Listener
It's typical for one person in a couple to be a better listener, which can cause pain and strife. Here are tips that help connection.


Hilary Jacobs Hendel
Mar 8, 20245 min read
Emotions & the Art of Persuasion
Understanding and working with emotions is key not only for health and personal wellbeing, but for being maximally effective in the...


Hilary Jacobs Hendel
Feb 7, 20244 min read
Feeling Anxious? You Might Have an Internal Conflict
The next time you feel anxious, consider the idea that you might be in conflict about something.


Hilary Jacobs Hendel
Jan 7, 20246 min read
Recovering From My Body Perfectionism (Part 2)
For years I lamented my curvy figure. I wanted to be flat-chested and look like a boy or a model.


Hilary Jacobs Hendel
Dec 10, 20235 min read
Loosening the Grip of Perfectionism (Part 1)
Perfectionism gives us the illusion of control in the midst of emotions that feel out of control, especially when we’re young.


Hilary Jacobs Hendel
Nov 6, 20233 min read
2 Things Not to Say When Your Child Says “I Hate You!”
When responding to a child, understanding emotions is crucial.


Hilary Jacobs Hendel
Oct 7, 20236 min read
Defining & Finding Your Authentic Self
Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom. - Aristotle Lillian, a patient of mine, didn’t know who she truly was. She lacked a...


Hilary Jacobs Hendel
Sep 7, 20233 min read
Advice on Easing Guilt & Jealousy
Guilt and jealousy are two very challenging emotions. The approaches I share here have helped me with them immensely.


Hilary Jacobs Hendel
Aug 7, 20234 min read
One Fast, Easy Tip To Combat Self Consciousness & Social Anxiety
Ever walk into a room and feel all eyes are looking at you? You imagine people are judging your every flaw. You start to shrink and think...

Hilary Jacobs Hendel
Jul 12, 20232 min read
Why You Just Can't “Get Over It”
For many of us, our early experiences with emotions involved us being told to "get over it" in one way or another.

Hilary Jacobs Hendel
Jun 4, 20233 min read
5 Things About Emotions I Wish My Parents Had Taught Me
I was anxious as a kid. To avoid my worries, I focused on schoolwork and after-school jobs. At that time, I had no idea my anxiety had...


Hilary Jacobs Hendel
May 8, 20233 min read
For Mothers with Children Who Struggle
Being a mother is the hardest job in the world even when things go smoothly. When you have a child who suffers the hardest job gets harder.


Hilary Jacobs Hendel
Apr 7, 20236 min read
Basic Steps to Get a Grip On Angry Impulses
I was on the subway and I witnessed a needless escalation of anger that ended with somebody being punched in the face. I was shaken and...
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