Eva Gordon
Bio
I'm a lover of life. I help people live a better life through mental health services, writing and providing telecom services for homes and businesses. I love music, movies and must make time to travel a few times a year.
Stories (3/0)
Why Anger Can Be a Primary Emotion
In the mental health field, many clinicians believe that anger is a mask or secondary emotion for another underlying emotion like sadness or fear. I do think there is some emotional suppression on the part of the clinician to not acknowledge anger as a primary emotion. One major component of mental health awareness is to start where the client is, and make sure they are able to express all emotions. Whether an emotion is primary or secondary can create a sense that one emotion is more important than the other. In reality, all emotions are key and crucial in healing. The real issue is how to help a person heal and release emotions in a healthy way.
By Eva Gordon5 years ago in Psyche
Are You a Thermostat or a Thermometer?
Every day of our lives, we face interactions with people that drive us crazy. When we lose control of our emotions, it’s hard to see how we could have found a way to calm ourselves down. When we get upset, shocked, surprised, anxious, or sad, we need to remind ourselves that we do have the power to not let our emotions get the best of us.
By Eva Gordon5 years ago in Motivation
Hopelessness vs. Suicide – What’s the Difference?
In my work as a therapist, some people feel the need to say, “I’m not suicidal. I just didn’t have a purpose to live.” Another statement I hear is, “I’m not sure why I’m still here. Don’t worry I’m not suicidal, I’m just having a hard time finding my way in life.” Even though people are seeking mental health services and are cooperative, there is a fear or hesitation of being seen as suicidal. It might be the fear that they are crazy and have to go to a hospital for weeks and be away from their lives. It could be the fear that their employer can find out and use it against them at work. The fear is real since the labels of crazy or insane are negative ones. Our society also has a long way to go in providing the necessary support, acceptance, and services for those with mental illness.
By Eva Gordon6 years ago in Psyche
