Anger Management

It may seem that anger is increasing everywhere you turn, whether in people around you or in the world in general.  There isn’t much you can do to change other people’s anger. But ... Read More

As Marvin Skorman explains in his article “Anger: It’s Not What You Think,” what many people think of as anger is actually often anxiety and subsequent attempts to manage ... Read More

“What can I do NOT to feel angry?” As a psychotherapist, it’s a question I hear often. Many people believe anger is “bad” and they should not experience it. Yes, anger is an uncomfortable ... Read More

Healthy anger requires self-awareness, open communication, and the ability to self-soothe. When you can clearly describe your thoughts and feelings, be open to alternative perspectives, ... Read More

In my articles on anger management, I frequently talk about how anger gets disguised as another emotion. Conversely, I also emphasize the reverse: other emotions left unnoticed and unacknowledged ... Read More

The best practice for healthy anger management involves proactive behaviors. One of the most prevalent reasons people struggle with appropriately expressing anger is because steps aren’t ... Read More

Can you understand how a driver might want to ram another car off the roadway in a fit of rage just because he or she was cut off at a light? Maybe that’s even you? If so, you are not ... Read More

In my introductory article on anger management, I introduced you to the notion that anger management per se often misses the mark. Spending all our time and energy handling our anger in ... Read More

I cannot tell you how many people have come into my office, sat down, and begun to tell me about their “anger problem”. Inevitably, I find out that these varied individuals have many ... Read More

A new study published in Psychological Science links anger to increased motivation for reward, a feature that some might associate with more positive emotions. Interestingly, this study ... Read More

Shirking duties was guaranteed to get Ezra angry With a heaving chest and throbbing temples, Ezra clenched his jaws in anger when he found that the vegetables at the restaurant were unprepared. ... Read More