Guilt can do more than help prevent hurtful behaviors. It can deepen empathy and inspire prosocial action, even when you ...

When your feelings were unseen as a child, guilt and shame can quietly shape how you see yourself long into adulthood.

In his new book, psychologist Dr. Chris Moore challenges popular assumptions about guilt and explains why this uncomfortable ...

Nearly every parent has experienced parental guilt. It happens when we don't enjoy playing with our kids, or when we lose our cool with them after a long day. When my daughter was a baby, I felt ...

When we think of certain emotions like feeling embarrassed, uneasy, or even awkward, they're sometimes associated with insecurity. The same can be said for taking on feelings of guilt when you aren't ...

You feel torn the moment you hand your 13-month-old to Grandma - proud of the bond they’re building, but crushed by worry about the first night apart. Letting him stay for one night can be a healthy ...

Green choices related to everyday climate, environment and sustainability decisions are influenced by shame and guilt according to a new study from the University of Copenhagen. And the way one feels ...

An expert explains how to spot and respond to emotional manipulation over the holidays. Mary Jo Trom bley, PhD, Associate Dean, Psychology and Human Services at the University of Phoenix College of ...