“Gunk,” a novel by Saba Sams, follows a woman through the trials and tenuous jobs of young adulthood. By Dwight Garner In “Whidbey,” three women reckon with the aftermath of sexual assault. By ...

Emotion regulation is the ability to exert control over one’s own emotional state. It may involve behaviors such as rethinking a challenging situation to reduce anger or anxiety, hiding visible signs ...