Pathways and Building Blocks to the Heart: The Construction of Emotions
Written by Eric Rangel Oliveira, AMHSW Estimated Reading Time: 15 minutes Introduction What if the emotions we feel aren’t fixed reactions but something our brain creates based on past experiences, body sensations, and cultural learning? In this Emotional Regulation Blog Series, we will follow Bob (He/Him), a fictional yet deeply relatable character, on his […]
When Feelings Go Missing: An Story About Alexithymia
Written by Eric Rangel Oliveira, AMHSW Estimated Reading Time: 15 minutes Introduction Have you ever been told you’re hard to read or felt that you couldn’t read yourself? For many people, emotions feel like a foreign language: hard to name, explain, and manage. In my work as a mental health clinician, I have come […]
How Emotions Shape Our Mental Health & What We Can Do About It
Written by Eric Rangel Oliveira, AMHSW Estimated Reading Time: 15 minutes Many of us grow up without being taught how to handle our emotions, especially the painful or overwhelming ones. For people like Bob, whose early life was shaped by trauma, stigma, and emotional invalidation, these struggles can reverberate well into adulthood. This blog […]
Why Managing Emotions is Essential for Your Health: Lessons from Bob’s Story
Introduction Have you ever wondered whether your stress, sadness, or even joy could shape the fate of your heart, your immune system, or your long-term health? Bob’s story will illustrate the connection between our emotions and physical health. In this story, you will follow Bob through his everyday struggles and emotional habits, discovering how science […]