Why Emotional Needs Matter
Dear Reader,
“A deep sense of love and belonging is an irreducible need of all people. We are biologically, cognitively, physically, and spiritually wired to love, to be loved, and to belong. When those needs are not met, we don’t function as we were meant to. We break. We fall apart. We numb. We ache. We hurt others. We get sick.”
-Brene Brown
As a former teacher, I have seen how important, in our culture, is to think our way through things with a heavy emphasis on thoughts and changing mindset. There is no doubt that our mind is incredible and capable of amazing things.
Meta-cognition (thinking about our thinking) was very important in helping students develop critical thinking skills. In essence, it helps us formulate decisions, problem solving, planning, and organizing.
Now, as a mental health counselor, I understand how important and essential emotional needs are. So, let’s begin with one important question:
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