If you've ever felt overwhelmed with emotion in the office, you might have been experiencing workplace "vertigo," says Dan L. Shapiro, the director of the Harvard International Negotiation Program.

Vertigo describes an unpleasant, spinning sensation when a person is not in motion. It can make them feel unsteady on their feet, and they may need help to remain standing. Many individuals with ...

"Helplessness makes me feel anxious," Charlene said as she twisted the Kleenex between her fingers. "I just need to be able to fix this." By "this," Charlene meant her boyfriend's problem drinking ...