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The Two Kinds of Anger and How to Process Them
Anger happens to all of us. When we get angry, we must work with it so we don't suppress it. Suppressing anger makes us depressed and/or...
Jan 284 min read


Basic Steps to Get a Grip On Angry Impulses
I was on the subway and I witnessed a needless escalation of anger that ended with somebody being punched in the face. I was shaken and...
Apr 7, 20236 min read


The Emotional Toll of Traumatic Brain Injury
The emotional challenges following a traumatic brain injury are many.
Mar 7, 20224 min read


When Buried Anger Leads to Depression & How To Heal
When someone is depressed, it's worth asking what other emotions they might have buried deep inside that need to be dealt with.
Oct 8, 20207 min read


10 Tips to Prevent Fights with Loved Ones
More than ever people need tools to handle their emotions. We must work hard to NOT take out stress on our loved ones.
Apr 5, 20205 min read


5 Tips to Build Emotional Resilience When the Holidays Bring Distress
It's not unusual for the holidays to bring up anxiety. But, a little emotion education and a few tips go a long way to getting through.
Dec 6, 20194 min read


What Emotion and Trauma Theory Teach Us About Bullying
Richard, a former patient of mine, used to bully kids when he was in high school. Here's why he did it.
Jun 14, 20194 min read


Why Are People Mean?
Cecily grew up in a family with lots of shouting and sometimes some hitting. Cecily naturally thought yelling and hitting WAS anger. I
Feb 13, 20175 min read


Start Fantasizing!
“You cannot change the past, but you can change how you feel about the past.”
Dec 15, 20164 min read


Befriending Anger
The core emotion of anger is crucial for survival. Without it, we would not know when to protect and defend ourselves.
Nov 20, 20153 min read

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