It’s not uncommon for guilt to pair up with anxiety or shame. These emotions protect us from sadness, anger and fear. Take a ...

Do you ever feel guilty? Let's put it another way: Are you a mom? Because the two tend to go together. BabyCenter declared last week "Guilt-Free Parenting Week," and, well, we were going to post ...

8. Self-Reflect We feel ya: Guilt can do a number on you. So, it's important to find time to chill and put the kibosh on any negative feelings you might have about a situation.

They're "carrying guilt" or "weighed down by guilt." Are these just expressions, or is there something more to these metaphors? Princeton researcher Martin Day and Ramona Bobocel, an associate ...

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 ...

Although shame and guilt may seem similar, shame is highly correlated with addiction, depression, and aggression. In contrast, guilt is linked to empathy and understanding other perspectives. What ...

Wrestling with that guilt is uncomfortable. It’s also lonely, even when countless others are experiencing it at the same time. With survivor’s guilt, there is no single wrong to atone for or ...