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By Shana E. Merceron, M.A. Health Psychology                                                                                  Wellness Balanced® | Global Mental Health & Professional Wellness Brand Wellness Balanced International | Breathwork | MBSR | DBT-Informed Interventions | Somatic Practices | Cognitive Behavioral Reprogramming | LMFT Clinical Training Published: June 17, 2026 | ⏱️ 6-minute read Can We Really Learn to Control the Mind? Several years ago, a client sat across from me and asked a question I have heard countless times in different forms: "Why do I know what I should do, but I still can't seem to do it?" She was successful, intelligent, and deeply self-aware. She knew stress was affecting her health, anxiety was disrupting her sleep, and she needed to slow down. Y...

8 Tools Emotionally Intelligent People Use to Combat Gaslighting (And Rebuild Self-Trust) How emotional intelligence supports clarity, boundaries, and emotional well-being . By Shana E. Merceron M.A. Health Psychology  Wellness Balanced® | Global Mental Health & Professional Wellness Brand Published: March 2026 · ⏱️ 7-minute read Introduction Gaslighting can be difficult to recognize because it often unfolds gradually. Over time, it may cause someone to question their memory, emotions, or sense of reality. This erosion of self-trust can significantly affect emotional well-being and mental health. Emotionally intelligent people are not immune to gaslighting. However, they are more likely to recognize it early and respond in ways that protect their emotional stability. This article outlines eight tools emotionally intelligent people use to identify, resist, and recover from gaslighting , helping restore clarity and self-trust. What Is Gaslighting? Gaslighting is a ...