Marc Brackett
Contributor at Freelance
Director @YaleEmotion, Prof @YaleCSC, Co-creator @RULERapproach, Board @caselorg, Co-creator @hwf app & Author #PermissionToFeel. Opinions are my own.
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2 weeks ago |
yourtango.com | Robin Stern |Marc Brackett |Ph. D
Merriam-Webster selected “polarization” as its 2024 Word of the Year, and it’s no surprise why. From the left to the right, we’ve been moving along a spectrum of extremes, and it’s not just political. Our emotions have been along for the ride, too. But can we change what happened in the past — whether on a personal level, in the political sphere, or in any life event that left us feeling lost and unmoored? No, we cannot. What we can do is move forward.
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1 month ago |
better.net | Robin Stern |Zorana Ivcevic Pringle |Marc Brackett |Krista Smith
In the aftermath of a tumultuous election season, political division, wildfires, and a general sense of uncertainty for the future, it’s easy to think we are all simply living in a united state of stress with little good to come from it. However, the science of emotional intelligence tells us that using the term stress is more complicated than it might seem.
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1 month ago |
nzherald.co.nz | Robin Stern |Marc Brackett
When your values clash with your actions, it can cause deep emotional distress. Photo / 123RFWe feel psychological distress when we are compelled to act against, witness, or fail to prevent actions that conflict with our moral beliefs. Therapists Robin Stern and Marc Brackett share their advice on how to navigate the struggle. Q. I find myself struggling emotionally and ethically in today’s polarised world.
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1 month ago |
edweek.org | Marc Brackett
On Feb. 8, a 12-year-old girl took her own life after being bullied by her peers over her immigration status, instilling fear that her parents could be deported and she would be left alone—even as the story that has been unfolding references an allegedly complex homelife. The heartbreaking death of Jocelynn Rojo-Carranza in Gainesville, Texas, should shock us all into action.
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1 month ago |
washingtonpost.com | Robin Stern |Marc Brackett
I find myself struggling emotionally and ethically in today’s polarized world. I have a job in health care and often find myself in situations where I have to act in ways that go against my values, whether it’s due to hospital policies or the general state of our health-care system. How do I navigate this? This question from one of our clients may resonate with many who feel caught between their values and the realities of their environment.
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I just spent the day in the land of Mr. Rogers, Pittsburgh. I had the honor of being the opening keynote for hundreds of educators who work in Head Start programs across the state. It was one of my favorite presentations, yet I left the conference feeling a mix of emotions.
“I’ve got this.” Sometimes it’s empowering. Sometimes it’s pressure in disguise. The difference between healthy self-talk and toxic positivity? Whether it helps you face the moment… or avoid it. New episode with @sitwithwhit on Dealing With Feelings https://t.co/iJ0B9JcRVI
What if positivity isn’t helping— It’s hurting? This week on Dealing With Feelings, I sit down with @sitwithwhit to unpack why toxic positivity is so common… and what it’s actually doing to our relationships. If you’ve ever said “just look on the bright side”… or needed https://t.co/X1BDAw15F3
