Guilt is a powerful and frequent visitor for many of us, and it can keep us stuck and miserable. The worst part about guilt is how it slows the change process. When it shows up, we often backtrack ...

You missed your kid's recital. You weren't there for your mom when she needed you. Guilt can be painful – but it can also be a powerful tool for connection. Taya Cohen, who researches honesty ...

Guilt can be especially magnified in children of immigrants — like myself and my therapy patients — whose hopes, dreams and goals may differ from familial values. As the first in my family to ...

Guilt is an emotion that involves feelings of remorse and self-judgment. While it can be a helpful emotion for personal growth, letting it linger too long can take a toll on your emotional health ...

One of the most powerful and insidious emotions is survivor's guilt. It's a feeling that says, Why them and not me? It’s as if, in surviving, you've inherited a burden—a deep, painful ...