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“Every emotion is information. Emotions whose alarm signal is too strong or too difficult are often described as ‘bad.’ They are so unpleasant and ‘negative’ that they overwhelm us, paralyze us, and frighten us. But emotions are neither good nor bad. This is a story about how such distortions arise in our thinking about emotions — and why we need all of them.”
In the latest issue of Newsweek Psychologia (1/2026), an in-depth interview with Barbara Sławik, psychotherapist and supervisor, has been published. The conversation, titled “Neither Bad Nor Good,” explores emotions that are often labeled as “bad” or “negative,” as well as the mechanisms behind this way of thinking 💭. It is a reflection on why every emotion carries information, how emotional distortions develop, and why healthy functioning requires the full spectrum of emotions — including those that are difficult and uncomfortable. The interview was conducted by journalist ✍️ Łukasz Pilip.
📍 The current issue of Newsweek Psychologia is available at newsstands, gas stations, press outlets, and Empik, and can also be ordered online 🗞️💻
We encourage you to read it! ✨
