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The Top 3 Tools to Deal with Anger in RelationshipsGetting Angry At The Right Person To The Right Degree At The Right Time- Overcoming Bipolar Disorder: Anger - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsEveryone experiences feelings of anger or irritability, but people with bipolar disorder are especially prone to these feelings and the adverse effects of anger. In fact, sudden feelings of anger or irritability are key symptoms of mania. Inappropriate anger attacks occur in up to 60 percent of ...
Views: 28912(10 votes) - How To Deal With Angry People: A Survival Guide - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2007 from Dr. Tony FioreDealing with angry people in our society is becoming increasingly challenging. Some days, it seems anger surrounds us at home, in the workplace, on the roadways, and at sports events. It is easy to get caught up in an escalating spiral of angry exchanges which usually upsets everyone and does ...
Views: 21901(6 votes) - The Four Types Of Anger - All You Ever Wanted to Know About Anger - Anger Management - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2017 from Dr. John SchinnererAnger comes from the Latin word, angere, which means "to strangle." Anger strangles us on a number of different levels. It is the emotion which is probably the most familiar to the majority of us. A consistent finding in those who have low self-esteem, migraines, ulcers, heart attacks, substance ...
Views: 21481(1 vote) - Definition: Self Sabotage - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2007 from Debbie MolisHave you ever gone out of your way to NOT take care of yourself? Does it ever seem like you're working against yourself? Do you ever ask yourself "Why did I do that??". My "inner saboteur" loves to tell me "leave the dishes, you can do them later.". This is particularly harmful for me for two ...
Views: 15230 - The Three Roots of Anger - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Heather StepDid you ever wonder about why you get angry? Or do you just feel that anger simmering inside you and not know quite why it is? I had a recent learning about three roots of anger. If you are angry it could be for one of these three reasons: 1. Fear What are you afraid of happening? What is your ...
Views: 14482 - Is Venting Good for You? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Alan AHave you ever wondered if venting was a useful way to release your emotions? Simply put, is venting good for you? I guess that depends on what you mean by venting. If by venting you mean screaming, yelling, ranting or raving about your problems, feelings and emotions with anger, then no, venting ...
Views: 14361(3 votes) - So! I Finally Quit Drinking. Why am I so Angry? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2010 from Hoot HootenSo – I Finally Quit Drinking. Why am I so Angry? By Claude “Hoot” Hooten aka: Brad Edwards Believe it or not, when we drunks finally quit drinking, we're angry. I remember thinking, "alright, I'm not drinking, what else do they want?" "I was giving up all the ...
Views: 13961 - MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT ANGER - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2004 from Pauline WallinMYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT ANGER Although anger is one of the most common emotions that people have, it is the least understood. These phrases are probably familiar to you: “If someone hits you, hit ‘em back.” “Turn the other cheek.” “Don’t get angry; get even.” Have you noticed how they ...
Views: 13830(1 vote) - My Way To Help You Deal With Someone Else's Anger - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2007 from Lynda BevanWhere does anger come from: Anger is an emotion. It stems from issues in your past that are both unresolved and unforgiven! These feelings are buried deep down inside you and cause you emotional and physical harm. Anger comes from a past environment of confusion, chaos and lack of ...
Views: 13623(1 vote) - What to Do When Life Throws You a Curveball - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Kimberley CohenWhat to do when life throws you a curve ball: Keep batting and don't give up. Learn to hit them right out into the stands and run all the bases for a home run. Hear the crowd go wild. Feel the glory inside that you didn't throw down your bat in defeat. We are all pitched a few curve balls ...
Views: 13015(1 vote) - Narcissistic Injury, Narcissistic Wound, and Narcissistic Scar - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Sam VakninNarcissistic Injury An occasional or circumstantial threat (real or imagined) to the narcissist's grandiose and fantastic self-perception (False Self) as perfect, omnipotent, omniscient, and entitled to special treatment and recognition, regardless of his actual accomplishments (or lack ...
Views: 11866 - How to Manage Anger with Appropriate Assertiveness - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2017 from Dr. John SchinnererThe boss’ face is red with rage as he screams obscenities at his subordinate. The boss yells words he will later regret. The subordinate focuses on breathing deeply and staying calm as he watches his boss spin out of emotional control. In the face of his boss’ fury, the subordinate remains ...
Views: 11695(2 votes) - How to Manage Anger with Appropriate Assertiveness - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2017 from Dr. John SchinnererThe boss’ face is red with rage as he screams obscenities at his subordinate. The boss yells words he will later regret. The subordinate focuses on breathing deeply and staying calm as he watches his boss spin out of emotional control. In the face of his boss’ fury, the subordinate remains ...
Views: 11695(2 votes) - How To Deal With The Constant Stress Of A Battered Economy - 80% of U.S. Stressed Over Economy - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2017 from Dr. John SchinnererWhich comes first – fear or economic chaos? Companies as varied as Yahoo, American Express, and Time Inc. are laying off employees. Corporate profits are dropping. The stock market is in a chaotic panic. Housing prices have plunged. Consumer debt is on the rise. The U.S. economy is in a full ...
Views: 11383(2 votes) - Dealing with Inner Anger: An Exercise in Letting it Go - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2005 from Deborah MooreAnger is just one of many emotions that individuals experience. Anger is also an emotion that many try to deny. “I am not mad at him,” This type of thing happens all the time.” “It’s really not her fault.” “It’s not that big of a problem.” These statements are just some of soothing phases ...
Views: 11122(1 vote) - 4 Steps to Assertive Communication - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2005 from Dr. Tony Fiore“Dr. Fiore,” my 42 year old married patient (Mary) began, “once again my family expects me to host Christmas dinner and I am simply too exhausted; what should I do?” “Why not tell them how you feel?” I asked. “Because I don’t want to hurt their feelings – I always feel guilty if I don’t do ...
Views: 10352(1 vote) - Anger Management Class:Goals and Objectives - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from Joe JamesAn anger management class is very effective for those who experience difficulty in controlling negative emotions. Parents, executives, teenagers and even elementary age children can benefit from learning how to deal with aggression and hostility in an effective manner. These classes can be taken ...
Views: 9603 - Affirmations for Letting Go of the Past and Forgiveness - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2010 from Gwen PhillipsHolding resentments against others is like swallowing poison and expecting the other person to get sick. We are only hurting ourselves. Often we hold resentments because we don't think the other person "deserves" to be forgiven. We seem to have the mistaken belief that somehow by holding ...
Views: 9282(2 votes) - Do You Have Trouble Keeping Your Mouth Shut When You're Angry? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2007 from Mark Webb"Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret." If you answered yes to the title question I am sure you have realized the truth in this quote by Ambrose Bierce. In order to gain control over your tongue you must be determined to see things differently. ...
Views: 9185 - What is an Anger Management Assessment? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2007 from Carlos ToddLicensed mental health clinicians including psychologists, clinical social workers and licensed professional counselors are all familiar with and are trained to perform assessments. The most common may be the psychosocial assessment. This assessment takes a global look at the individual’s ...
Views: 9132 - Misdirected Anger - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2015 from Janet PfeifferWe've all taken our anger out on the wrong party, not to say that there is ever a right party who is deserving of our ire. It's not uncommon to be upset with one person and misdirect it at someone or something else. Your boss has been crabby all day and continually comments on every aspect of ...
Views: 9088 - How To Deal With Difficult People Part 3 - The Passive Aggressive - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2005 from Dr. Tony FioreThirty-three year old Roberto had promised his wife Tina that he would be home after work in time for her to attend her weekly "women's group" at her church. Having only one automobile, Tina was completely at the mercy of Roberto's promise. You guessed it! Roberto did not show up until 8:45 ...
Views: 9032 - Tips on Feeling More Secure in Your Relationship - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondPity or genuine desire for connection? Watching Tom rapt in conversation with their guests made Roxy feel left out and unimportant. Almost as if he heard her wish, Tom asked her for her opinion of the movie they were all talking about. She could hardly speak. She didn’t want to be brought in ...
Views: 9003 - Capitalizing on Good News to Create Awesome Relationships - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2017 from Dr. John SchinnererHave you ever met someone who seems to have fantastic, supportive relationships at work? How do they create such thriving and fulfilling relationships with coworkers? Are great relationships based on a skill you can learn? New research has discovered a key element which helps relationships ...
Views: 8438(1 vote) - Definition: Anger Management - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2009 from Douglas PakThe term Anger management commonly refers to a system of psychological therapeutic techniques and exercises by which someone with excessive or uncontrollable anger can control or reduce the triggers, degrees, and effects of an angered emotional state. One technique for controlling anger is ...
Views: 8159 - WHY AND HOW DOES THE MAN GET ANGRY? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2007 from Wayne MisnerWHY AND HOW DOES THE MAN GET ANGRY? HERE ARE SOME POSSIBILITIES: • Fear that he is not lovable. • Fear of failure. • Fear of not being in control. • Fear of not knowing. • Fear of rejection. • Fear that if you find out who he really is you will not want him. • Fear of ...
Views: 7534 - Denial in People with Anger Management Problems - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Joe JamesAnger can be like an addiction in that people are very creative in finding all sorts of rationales for their anger and why they don’t need anger management. At times it can almost appear as if they are in denial about their anger management issues. Part of the reason for this is that the way our ...
Views: 7353(4 votes) - What is Your Temperament Style? - by Understanding temperament styles will not only have a positive impact on the way you see yourself but it will also enhance your relationship with others. If you are a parent, it can dramatically improve the way you raise your children. If you are single, it can give you insight into selecting a ...
Views: 7303 - Family Dynamics of Addiction: Anger in Early Recovery - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Peggy Ferguson“Angry”, “mad”, “irritable”, “frustrated”, “annoyed”, “irate”, “seething”, “agitated”, and “cranky” are all labels for anger. This list, although it could be a lot longer, reflects varying degrees in intensity of anger. Anger, although a normal emotion, can be problematic for recovering ...
Views: 7109 - Four Ways to Deal with a Passive-aggressive Person - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Dr. Tony FioreThirty-three year old Roberto had promised his wife Tina that he would be home after work in time for her to attend her weekly “women’s group” at her church. Having only one automobile, Tina was completely at the mercy of Roberto’s promise. You guessed it! Roberto did ...
Views: 7035 - 6 Anger Management Techniques to Manage Your Boss - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2010 from Joe JamesOne of the most important people to use anger management techniques with is that person in your life that you struggle getting along with that you warmly refer to as your boss. You're tired. You're discouraged. You're dejected. You're unmotivated. You may feel that your boss is intimidating, ...
Views: 6921(2 votes) - A Good Attitude Towards Bad Temper Control - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2007 from charlie xiaoOne of the bases of temper control is a good attitude. A good attitude towards temper control can make it easier to build a good temper entirely. At the same time, all the matured persons almost all have a correct and good attitude. Tag: temper control, good temper, attitude towards temper ...
Views: 6809(1 vote) - The Pros and Cons of Forgiveness - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from Susan PeabodySome people believe forgiveness is important and others don’t. In his book Alcoholics Anonymous, author Bill Wilson (the co-founder of AA) discusses forgiveness and says its necessary for sobriety. He calls it “letting go of resentment,” not forgiveness, and says it’s not done to please ...
Views: 6774(1 vote) - Definition: Hostility - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2007 from Debbie MolisHostility is a form of angry internal rejection or denial in psychology. It is a part of personal construct psychology, developed by George Kelly. In everyday speech it is more commonly used as a synonym for anger and aggression. In psychological terms, Kelly defined hostility as the wilful ...
Views: 6396 - What Is REAL Emotion? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2007 from Mark Ivar MyhreAre you feeling real emotion? Or is it just a fabrication? Here's how to find out... Just because you're feeling something, that doesn't automatically mean it's a 'real' emotion. Because so much of what we feel is a 'mental construct' of our own making. In other words, it's a fabrication; ...
Views: 6264 - Three Attributes of Someone Slow to Anger - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Greg BakerThe key to control of your anger is to be slow to anger. No one can turn anger on and off like a light switch. But having a very, very long fuse is the key to anger management. There are three attributes that are common, however, to someone that is slow to anger. GRACIOUS People who have ...
Views: 6064(3 votes) - Best Practice: Anger Management - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Buck BlackAnger is a normal and healthy emotion that causes psychological changes to occur, such as intense frustration and irritation. There are also physiological changes that occur, such as an increased heart rate and a raised level of adrenaline. Anger can be beneficial by helping to provide the ...
Views: 6003 - ***Three Steps to Happiness - Get the Happiness You Deserve - Follow These Three Steps - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Larry CranePeople seem to think happiness is hard to achieve. It is simple when you know what to do. This article shows you in three easy steps how to achieve happiness and the success that comes along with it. We all have heard that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting a ...
Views: 5931(9 votes) - *** How To Let Go of Anger Like a Woke Monk - An Anger Management Expert’s Top 5 Tools to Manage Anger *** - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2018 from Dr. John SchinnererWhile the short-term problems created by anger are bad enough, consider some of the long-term effects… Negative Effects of Anger The negative effects of chronic anger are far-reaching. People who lack the ability to manage their anger have a higher chance of the following… Low ...
Views: 5896(2 votes) - The Wolf We Feed the Most - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Cindy StoneThe Wolf You Feed the Most (Excerpt from an upcoming book, The Wolf You Feed the Most, by Cindy Stone) There is a most wonderful story originating with the First Nations that circulates in various forms in books (I referenced it in my first, The Incidental Guru; Lessons in Healing from a Dog), ...
Views: 5872 - Six guidelines on how to improve your patience and tolerance for your family during the holidays - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Peggy FergusonMost people experience a great deal of stress in that period of time between Thanksgiving and New Years, fondly known as “The Holidays”. Many of us, find ourselves becoming irritable, with our patience and tolerance stretched to the limit. Much of the impatience and intolerance involves ...
Views: 5775(7 votes) - Emotional Intelligence and Anger Management - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Gregory KylesWe are all emotional beings. We may experience emotions in varying levels of intensity but nobody can deny having emotions. Recognizing and understanding emotions is of paramount importance in our personal lives and interactions with others. Emotional Intelligence is a relatively new concept in ...
Views: 5763(3 votes) - Anger Management - The Difference Between Anger and Aggression - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Joe JamesMost anger management courses should probably more accurately called aggression management classes. This is because anger and aggression are not the same thing. Anger may lead to aggression, but it is something entirely different. If you ask most people what the goal of anger management is ...
Views: 5751(1 vote) - How to Handle Anger Through Proper Communication - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from Mike PowersAnger is not a rare emotion. We all get angry from time to time, whether we feel anger towards a person, an event, or both. While it is normal - if not healthy - to feel anger, this emotion has the ability to dangerously take over a person's life if allowed to get out of control. Fortunately, ...
Views: 5632 - Managing Anger by Understanding the Different Ways People Express Anger - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2009 from Mike PowersAnger is a normal part of life. However, if it gets out of control, it can really damage your family, your work, the people around you, and your lifestyle. If you are easily irritated and get angry over minor problems, it is important to learn how to curb the excessive energy that this emotion ...
Views: 5620 - How to Think Before You Speak - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from Mary Ellen HalloranIf you’ve ever responded impulsively to a person or situation that triggered your anger, you’re familiar with the feeling of regret or guilt that followed your outburst. Once spoken, words cannot be taken back. Damage is done as soon as the words leave your lips. At best, the other person may ...
Views: 5547 - Eight simple anger management tips - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2003 from David Leonhardt"The other night I ate at a real family restaurant. Every table had an argument going." One of the biggest obstacles to personal and career success is anger. When we fail to control our anger, we suffer several blows: - Anger impedes our ability to be happy, because anger and happiness are ...
Views: 5515(1 vote) - Court Ordered Anger Management: It Really is a Big Deal - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Joe JamesIt's easy to think of court ordered anger management as something to not be too concerned about. But it is. If you've been ordered by a judge to take anger management classes, then you must take this very, very serious. If any part of the court ordered anger management obligation seems silly, ...
Views: 5161 - Top 5 Thinking Errors - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Harry BassettWe all make mistakes in our thinking, especially when we're deeply convinced that something we believe in is true. These errors often reinforce that opinion, making it hard for us to change our minds or even consider any alternative viewpoint. Students of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy know ...
Views: 5088(3 votes) - Emotional Hijacking: Causes, Consequences, and Prevention - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Saif FarooqiEmotional hijacking is a state when an individual's cognitions are overpowered by his/her emotions. It is usually referred to in the context of aggression or fearfulness. With respect to aggression, it can be said to be a sudden unleashing of rage towards another person. It is an extreme ...
Views: 5087 - Anger Management: The 5 Relationship Killers - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Joe JamesAnger Management: The 5 Relationship Killers At times, every marriage or significant relationship has times in which anger management would be helpful. Its pretty hard to live with someone and not get angry with them at some point. Interestingly, research has shown that its not the number of ...
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