📚 Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown

This 2021 non-fiction book by research professor Brené Brown explores human emotions and experiences, and the words we use to understand them. It names 87 emotions and experiences, sorts them into 13 categories and describes each one, drawing on Brown's research and storytelling.

Key Themes

• Naming 87 emotions and experiences
• Sorting feelings into 13 categories
• The language we use to understand ourselves
• A framework for building meaningful connection

Sissoo recommends this because finding words for what we feel can be a gentle place to start. It invites you to notice your emotions with curiosity, and to think about how you connect with others.

If you would like to talk through your feelings with someone, browse our Speaking & Listening Therapies. For a quieter way to notice emotions as they come and go, see Meditation.

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