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- Surviving Infidelity: 3 Tips on How to Deal With Your Anger - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Joe JamesOne of the most common emotions people experience in surviving infidelity is anger. Its important to first have an understanding of what anger really is. If you look at anger from a purely functional perspective its a protective response to a perceived hurt or threat, be it emotional or ...
Views: 1052(1 vote) - Anger Management for Emotional Intelligence - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Joe JamesCan you improve your emotional intelligence through better anger management? Our capacity to empathise or identify with the feelings of others makes up our emotional intelligence (EI). It is the key to both more fulfilling interpersonal relationships and better anger management. Emotional ...
Views: 1040(1 vote) - Infidelity Advice: Should Your Stay or Should You Go? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Joe JamesPeople are seeking infidelity advice and looking for help in regards to their current situation. The majority of relationships survive infidelity, but many of these are on life support. This article will address a few hints and tips that might help you move forward, or decide to get out of the ...
Views: 1039 - Anger Management: Why It Seems to Be Coming More Commonplace - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from Joe JamesAnger management problems are becoming pandemic. In the world in which people live in today, there are increasingly large numbers of reasons for people to get angry. It seems often that the whole population of the world is becoming more egocentric and less caring about others. The good Samaritan ...
Views: 1038(1 vote) - Infidelity Advice for Those Considering Cheating - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Joe JamesMy best piece of infidelity advice is to not do it. Infidelity is something that can happen to anyone. The life gets hard, the years are passing by and people sometimes need to see if they are still desirable and wanted. There are many reasons for it, or so called reasons, in most cases, but in ...
Views: 1031 - Anger Management: Practice Makes Perfect - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Joe JamesMany of the anger management techniques that are now available have been designed in such a way so that you can use them on the fly. However, to ensure that you use these techniques successfully, it is important to practice them on a consistent basis, regardless of whether you are angry or not. ...
Views: 1028(1 vote) - Anger Management Techniques to Survive the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from Joe JamesThe holidays are an especially stressful time of year and knowing a few anger management techniques to help you cope may come in handy. It's inevitable: a to-do list the length of your arm, house guests, parties, shopping, traffic, not to mention the stresses of spending time with family ...
Views: 1026 - Anger Management Skills: Coping With Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Joe JamesWhen things don't go the way we planned, it's normal to feel angry, but when anger gets out of control, a few anger management skills can help. This is especially critical around the holidays when tempers run short and patience wears thin. When we are really angry, it's helpful to remember ...
Views: 1023 - Anger Management Techniques Can Give You a New Perspective - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Joe JamesUsing anger management techniques will help controlling all of the negative energy that seems to control us in our day to day operations. Let's face it: our anger can be one of our biggest foes in our life. This can be a tough thing for us to get the best of and will cause us a lot of discomfort ...
Views: 1008(1 vote) - Surviving Infidelity: Self Care so You Can Make the Right Choices - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from Joe JamesSurviving infidelity is the first challenge one faces after having been betrayed by your partner. It is crucial to do whatever you have to do to heal and regain your sense of self confidence. If you don't, your life may be overtaken by the hurt and rage you are experiencing. Of course, ...
Views: 998 - Couple Counseling to Better Your Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2012 from Joe JamesIt happens a lot in relationships. You reach a point where you don't know how to solve problems to everyone's satisfaction and your discussions seem to make things worse. Situations like this can be helped immensely by going for couples counseling. There are many different types of counselors ...
Views: 990 - Why Most Anger Management Courses Don’t Work - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Joe JamesMost anger management courses don’t work and there are two reasons for this. One is because of the course itself. Most workbooks I have seen or courses I’ve attended tend to approach the problem from only one angle – you’ve heard of them – you need to count to ten, you need to take a step back ...
Views: 984 - Anger Management Techniques: A 4 Step Plan - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Joe JamesFor some people, mastering anger management techniques comes naturally. For the rest of us, it's a skill to be learned. Thankfully, it's never too late to learn good relationship skills, including how to manage our anger. Everyone experiences anger but when it gets out of control it's ...
Views: 977 - Anger Management Techniques – What Makes for Good Ones? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Joe JamesMost anger management techniques don’t work. Why? Oftentimes it’s because most anger management techniques approach the problem from only one perspective. You’re probably familiar with some of these skills – count to ten, take a step back and think about things, try to see things from the other ...
Views: 973(1 vote) - Anger Management Class: A Helpful Resource - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Joe JamesFor those who do recognize they have temper problem, an anger management class is a step in the right direction. Everybody in life has their own struggles and crosses to bear and sometimes it can be difficult when one decides to turn in and face these problems by themselves. Of course there is a ...
Views: 970(1 vote) - Coping with Infidelity: The Basics - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Joe JamesYou have two choices when confronted with and, in turn, coping with infidelity. You can accept it and try to move on with the relationship or you can end the relationship. These two choices may seem almost insurmountable when the situation is new and fresh in your mind. There are a lot of heavy ...
Views: 962 - Anger Management Class: Who is it For? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2010 from Joe JamesWho do you suppose is most likely to end up needing an anger management class? Those who are more youthful, with kids in the house and less schooling are the most likely to have anger management problems according to recent research. Scott Shieman of the University of Toronto asked 1800 ...
Views: 961 - Anger Management Techniques Simplified - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Joe JamesEveryone can benefit from learning a few basic anger management techniques to help control anger and prevent it from hurting our relationships. Most people think they already know basic anger management techniques such as counting to ten or walking away but how many of these people can ...
Views: 961 - Anger Management Course: Maybe a Group is Right for You - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Joe JamesIf you think you know someone who could benefit from taking an anger management course, it's probably best to have some understanding of what the classes consist of before making any recommendations. Not everyone responds well to this type of therapy. In fact, the more deeply entrenched a person ...
Views: 954 - Anger Management: An Overview - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Joe JamesIf we were to define anger management, we would say that it is the usage of therapeutic techniques in order to help a person control their anger or aggression. In fact, in many countries, a person who has problems with controlling their temper will usually be court ordered to take anger ...
Views: 951 - Anger Managment: 5 Pratical Skills for Managers - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Joe JamesAnger management in the workplace is one of the top concerns of corporate America for some rather unpleasant reasons. Terrible acts of violence in the workplace now make headlines on a regular basis, bringing a new dimension to the phrase "dangerous occupations". But preventing these rare but ...
Views: 941 - Anger Management Techniques: Stop Using Shorcuts and You'll Stop Anger - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Joe JamesOne of the best anger management techniques I know of is to become aware of your mental shortcuts and to challenge the way that you think about things. This is a 3 step anger management technique: Step One is to become aware of what your shortcuts are. Three of the most frequently used ...
Views: 940 - Anger Management Techniques You Can Use On The Fly - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Joe JamesEveryone can benefit from learning a few anger management techniques. While anger is a very normal emotion that everyone expresses from time to time, it can become very destructive if you find yourself getting angry at the smallest things. Not only is it bad for your health, but it can cause ...
Views: 929 - An Anger Management Class Can Boost Your Emotional IQ - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Joe JamesAn anger management class isn't necessarily the sort of thing that only violent people have to go through. It's a class that really anybody can benefit and profit from. Everybody can, because everybody carries some form of anger; it's a raw emotion that's universal. Countless movies and stories ...
Views: 920 - Surviving Infidelity: It Doesn't Have to Mean The End for You - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Joe JamesSurviving Infidelity in any relationship can be difficult, but it is possible. There are many things that one should consider when they are walking down this road. First, ask yourself if your relationship is worth saving once all trust has been broken. There are many different issues to take ...
Views: 920(1 vote) - Anger Management Classes: How They Can Improve Your Life and Your Relationships - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Joe JamesA recent study in Montana revealed that seven out of ten people sentenced to complete anger management classes by the courts never do so. Most people could benefit from improving their anger control skills simply because most of us never learn these skills at home or in school. So why is there ...
Views: 907 - Maryland Anger Management: Triggers - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Joe JamesUnderstanding your triggers is an important part of the Maryland anger management class.The question is why do I have a different set of triggers than you? It all goes back to your neurology, i.e. how your brain functions. The part of your brain that controls emotions is basically a memory ...
Views: 904 - Anger Management Course: What is it Good For? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Joe JamesAre you seeking information about an anger management course? We've all been had days when things just aren't going our way. Something happens and all of a sudden it's the last straw and you blow up. We can't control things that make us angry but we can control how we react to anger ...
Views: 902 - Anger Management Techniques: What Makes Them Important and How to Use Them - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2011 from Joe JamesBy exploring some anger management techniques you may be able to learn to master your temper. A therapist or counsellor could help you to recognize your trigger points so that you start to learn to take control. Bereavement can sometimes result in angry feelings. You may want to blame someone ...
Views: 896 - Anger Management Courses: How They Help with Anger - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Joe JamesMany people feel that anger management courses won't work for them. This is normal. And the fact is that some anger management courses are very helpful whereas others are not. Anger is a normal, human emotion, a certain amount of which is considered healthy. Unfortunately, anger can get ...
Views: 894 - 5 Anger Management Techniques for a Better Life - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Joe JamesAnger management techniques can prevent out of control anger can damage not only your relationships but also your health. Everyone feels angry at times. The vast majority of us, however, never learned how to deal with feelings of anger in constructive, healthy ways. Try some of the anger ...
Views: 870(2 votes) - Anger Management Techniques: An Everyday Guide - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Joe JamesEveryone can benefit from learning a few basic anger management techniques to help control anger and prevent it from hurting our relationships. Most people think they already know basic skills such as counting to ten or walking away but how many of these people can actually put them into ...
Views: 860 - Surviving Infidelity: Common Causes and a Potential Cure - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Joe JamesWhen looking at current data it is evident that surviving infidelity within a relationship or marriage is diminished. The causes for this are because of feelings that run high in such occasions, for instance thoughts of frustration, regret, disloyalty, distress, remorse and sadness are very ...
Views: 858 - Anger Management Techniques: 5 Ways to Get a Grip - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2011 from Joe JamesAnger management techniques can help improve your relationships and lead to a healthier, happier life. Everyone feels angry sometimes. Learning how to manage our anger through anger management techniques, can help us channel our feelings into more productive outlets. Anger management ...
Views: 857 - Anger Management Techniques for a Lifetime of Success - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Joe JamesDeveloping effective anger management techniques isn't difficult, but it does take practice. The first step is to recognize that there is a problem that needs to be resolved. Everyone experiences anger, but when it's out of control it can become destructive and destroy relationships. Like ...
Views: 856 - Anger Management Techniques Evolve Over Time - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Joe JamesAnger management techniques taught by a professional are helpful because anger is a super tough issue to try to combat on your own. It's tough because it's a complete mind game. It's something that completely happens inside, and what can you tell of your insides, from the inside? It's tough, ...
Views: 847 - Anger Management Anytime, Anyplace - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Joe JamesThere's a new smartphone app for anger management. The phone app includes inspirational videos and messages and a journal to keep track of one's progress. While anything that helps people gain control of their anger is good, you don't really need a smartphone app for anger management. Do you ...
Views: 843 - Court Ordered Anger Management: The Importance of the Right Attitude - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Joe JamesIf you have to take court ordered anger management classes, then there is a chance that you will have one of two feelings. You will either be more angered that you have to take these classes, as you feel it will be a waste of your time, or you will feel relieved that your judgment was not too ...
Views: 838(1 vote) - Marriage Counseling: What Kind of Relationship Do You Have? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Joe JamesIn my close to 20 years of being a marriage counselor, I’ve come to the conclusion that relationships often fall into one of four very broad categories. Do any of these sound like you? Fulfilled: You are best friends and lovers in every sense of the word. You feel supported by and are ...
Views: 835(1 vote) - Anger Management Classes Teach You to Regain Control - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Joe JamesAnger management classes can teach you how to stay in control. After all, we've all probably heard the advice that we should keep our mouths closed if we do not have anything nice to say. Knowing that and applying it are two different things. When we are upset, we tend to say things that we ...
Views: 833 - Anger Management and Your Health - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Joe JamesDid you know that learning some anger management techniques could save your life? In what way? Chronic anger and stress can have a physiological impact on your body. People who live with chronic anger and stress are at higher risk of heart attacks, strokes, high blood pressure and a variety of ...
Views: 831 - Anger Management Class: Anger Management Patterns - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Joe JamesAnger management classes are not a one size fits all enterprise. Everyone has a different history, which is why we all have different things that get us angry as my recent posting on anger management triggers explained.I’m proud that my anger management class is planned so that each person who ...
Views: 820(1 vote) - Marriage and Infidelity - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Joe JamesMarriage & infidelity is a sentence that goes hand in hand. A lot of people are not interested in God any-more, apart from on their wedding day. However, if they gave God a chance they may find that their relationship lasts. Getting married doesn't count for anything nowadays. However, that ...
Views: 814(1 vote) - Anger Management Techniques for the Job Seeker - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Joe JamesHow can learning a few anger management techniques help you in finding a job? Employees with anger issues will find it harder to advance in the workplace. No one wants to work with someone who flies off the handle too easily. Uncontrolled anger can harm not only our personal relationships but ...
Views: 807 - Anger Management Class: You Might Need One More Than You Realize - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Joe JamesHow do you know if you need an anger management class or are occasionally angry? No one wants to acknowledge that they need an anger management class.There are neurological reasons for it, but you kind of go into a type of denial when it comes to acknowledging that you might need help. Many ...
Views: 791(1 vote) - Anger Management Techniques: An Overview of Why They're Important to Learn - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Joe JamesOne way to ensure that you control your temper and prevent it from being a destructive force in your life is by learning anger management techniques that can easily be taught to you by taking anger management classes. In fact, it is highly advised that you mix group sessions with one-on-one ...
Views: 787 - Anger Management Classes for a Balanced Life - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Joe JamesIn these stressful times maintaining balance in our lives can be challenging without anger management classes. With our emotions, we really have to subscribe to patterns. It's too tough to try to think our way out of emotional issues. This is why it's harder to make clearer decisions about a ...
Views: 784 - Anger Management Techniques: The Key to a Happy Relationship - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Joe JamesMastering anger management techniques is second nature to some people. Many of the rest of us, however, discover that we didn’t learn these skills growing up and it’s taking a toll on our relationships. Fortunately, it’s never too late to learn how to better manage our feelings and not let ...
Views: 780 - Anger Management Class: Does This Sound Like You? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Joe JamesAre you stressed out, overwhelmed, at a dead end and wondering if anger management classes can help? Feeling angry as a response to a threatening situation, a response to injustice or a reaction to being hurt is a normal, healthy thing. It's a reaction rooted in self-preservation. Sometimes we ...
Views: 739 - Anger Management Classes: It It Time for You? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Joe JamesThink it might be time to look into anger management classes? Everyone experiences anger at times, but for some of us, it becomes the primary response to being upset. Usually anger is a secondary response to a deeper underlying issue. Anger control courses can help you understand the source ...
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