Anger is one of the most powerful and misunderstood emotions we experience as humans. In the book by Harriet Lerner, The Dance of Anger: A Woman’s Guide to Changing Patterns of Intimate Relationships, Lerner explores the complexities of anger and offers a shifting framework for using anger as a tool for growth, empowerment, and healthier... Continue Reading →
Anger is a natural and common emotion that everyone experiences at some point in their lives. However, when anger becomes uncontrollable or starts to negatively impact our relationships and well-being, it becomes crucial to develop effective anger management strategies. In this blog, we will explore the importance of anger management and provide practical examples to... Continue Reading →
Anger is a natural and common emotion that everyone experiences at some point in their lives. However, when anger becomes uncontrollable or starts to negatively impact our relationships and well-being, it becomes crucial to develop effective anger management strategies. In this blog, we will explore the importance of anger management and provide practical examples to... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago, I was performing internship duties at a location on the West Side of Chicago with one of the highest rates of incarceration, violence, poverty, and other aspects of disadvantage. I was scheduled to run my first session on Peace Management as a supplement to the needs of formerly incarcerated men, and... Continue Reading →
Anger can be a challenging emotion to experience, especially as a child. For most of us, it is an “all-or-nothing” feeling that may be difficult to manage at times. If your child has been acting out in their anger, below are some tools you can implement at home. 1. Differentiate between feelings and behaviors. Talk... Continue Reading →
We have all experienced feeling angry. When we feel angry, we blame someone or something. Sometimes our anger looks like throwing objects, withdrawal, and emotional outbursts. There are three important questions to ask ourselves to help us better manage our anger. First ask, “What am I not getting that I believe I really need?” Then... Continue Reading →
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