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How To Deal With Angry People: A Survival Guide - by Tony FioreFour Ways to Deal with a Passive-aggressive Person - by Tony Fiore- Handling Criticism - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Greg BakerPeople will criticize you for all sorts of reasons. And if you take any sort of stand, good or bad, you will be criticized for it. But how you deal with it is a key to retaining sanity and an even disposition through life. I pastor a Church. I have my own opinions about God, religion, ...
Views: 3127(1 vote) - What To Do If You Have It All But Are Still Anxious Or Depressed - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2014 from Frank HealyWhen I counsel people with depression and anxiety, they often say that they don't understand why they feel depressed or anxious. People who have a good job, a good loving family, and enough money get confused over their feelings. Consequentially they don't get any sympathy from their friends or ...
Views: 3115 - How to Deal With Difficult People Part 2 - The Bully - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2005 from Dr. Tony FioreSixty-four year old Bill was a married retired executive who sought anger management help on the insistence of his wife Ann. After 24 years Ann could no longer tolerate his bullying behavior toward her, their children, and their friends. He would often relate in an insulting, "get in your ...
Views: 3113 - Guidelines for Dealing with an ANGRY Child - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2007 from Leah DaviesA V O I D Screaming at the child. Embarrassing the child. Shaming the child. Labeling the child. Threatening the child. Hitting the child. Hurting the child in any way. Indulging the child. Reinforcing inappropriate behavior by giving in to his/her outbursts. DO Accept the child ...
Views: 3105(1 vote) - Express Yourself--it's Okay to be Angry!!! - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Jacqueline FairbrassOver the past 18 years I have had a private practice working in and teaching holistic health care, which gives me quite a bit of experience in working with people. One of the things I would like to share with you is how often I meet clients and /or students who have difficulty expressing their ...
Views: 3105(5 votes) - A No-Win Situation: What to Do When You're Caught in the Middle - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2014 from Janet PfeifferWe've all found ourselves in situations where we feel as though we're caught between a rock and a hard place. Faced with making a necessary decision, our choices are less than favorable and all options have potentially serious consequences. Your best friend confides that she's having an affair ...
Views: 3090 - Online Classes Help Drivers Deal With Road Rage - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Ari NovickMany people get furious while they are behind the steering wheel of a car. Many people even go to the extent of flinging insults at drivers in their lane as they might be slowing them down. Road rage seems to be quite common in certain drivers, and it is all the result of a bad temper. Thus, ...
Views: 3084 - Workplace Wrath: Using Anger to Build - by When anger is used correctly it almost always has positive results! This statement is very shocking, for it is in direct contradiction with most past experiences. We have all witnessed the sharp and cutting blade of anger as it slashes and cuts red its victim. We have all felt unresolved anger ...
Views: 3081 - Spite and Envy: Passive-Aggressive Narcissists - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Sam VakninBy Sam Vaknin Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited" Negativistic (Passive-Aggressive) Personality Disorder is not yet recognized by the DSM Committee. It makes its appearances in Appendix B of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, titled "Criteria Sets and Axes Provided for ...
Views: 3075 - Never Let Anyone Get Your Goat - 6 Ways to Cope - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2009 from Jonathan HuieStay Happy, never let anyone get your goat Whether phrased as "push your buttons," "get your goat," "get you riled up," or "annoy you," it's no fun to be on the receiving end. How to cope? 1. Don't take it personally. Even when someone criticizes your actions or demeans your very nature, know ...
Views: 3047(2 votes) - Managing and Accepting Anger in Ourselves and in Our Children - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Matt CasperAnger seems to be one of the primary emotions with which most people consistently struggle. Anger can be an extremely SCARY emotion for an individual to feel…it is powerful and therefore difficult for people to HOLD. “Holding” in the psychological sense means the ability to tolerate an emotion ...
Views: 3046(1 vote) - Learning to Control Your Emotions - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from cedric riceHow many times have emotional outbursts destroyed a life or career? Our emotions can either work for us or against us depending on how we handle them. Gaining control of your emotions is a practice which requires maturity and experience. We have to learn to recognize the emotions which seek to ...
Views: 3016(3 votes) - Where to Find Anger Management Support Groups in Connecticut - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Tony DosanjhAnger management is becoming a growing concern everywhere. A large number of places have already brought in support groups for individuals who suffer from anger related issues and their repercussions like abuse, recklessness and violence. Connecticut provides has many programs on offer for ...
Views: 3001 - Good Anger, Bad Anger, Part 3. Self-Sabotage Leading to Self-Abandonment - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondAdrian has many friends and no regular job. He works in intense short bursts for a few days at a time, becoming mentally and physically exhausted. As he recovers he begins to hate the life style he has chosen and becomes motivated to seek a more wholesome existence. But within an hour or two of ...
Views: 2984 - Anger Problem? Learn All About Techniques & Counselling - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Associated Relationship & Marriage Counsellors SydneyDO YOU NEED ANGER MANAGEMENT TIPS, TECHNIQUES & ANGER MANAGEMENT COUNSELLING? Do you often feel agitated, angry or aggressive, or do you often feel 'shut-down' yet seething with anger on the inside? You may be suffering from an anger management problem. ANGER MANAGEMENT ISSUES ARE ...
Views: 2972 - Anger Can Be Positive - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Dr. Lyle BecourtneyAlthough uncontrolled anger can be quite costly, when channeled properly anger can also be very positive. Among other things, anger can motivate us to work harder to accomplish our goals. This could mean playing harder on the defensive end in a basketball game, studying longer for an exam, or ...
Views: 2931(3 votes) - Managing Anger - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Don Neviaser,The origin of anger is part of an ancient emotional response to threatening input from the environment. We have always needed anger, mired in fear, as a mechanism for increasing adrenaline in order to solicit a “fight or flight” response when appropriate. Though still useful under the right ...
Views: 2924(1 vote) - Use Anger Productively: A 5 Step Process - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Laurie WeissAnger is neither good nor bad! It is simply energy. It is your natural emotional energy that arises when you feel like something (or someone) is blocking you from getting what you need or want. For this purpose, anything on the frustration to rage continuum is considered anger. Without making ...
Views: 2906 - How To Say I'm Sorry: 4 Heartwarming Tips To Apologize - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from Michael LeeSaying sorry is one of the hardest things to do in this world. Sometimes, even the two words, “I’m sorry,” are not enough to express what we truly feel. Learning how to say I’m sorry is definitely a creative process. From expensive gifts to hand-written letters, the ...
Views: 2902 - Anger Management for Teenagers - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraAll across the world nowadays, many “angry” teenagers are on the rise. Youngsters such as teenagers today, seem to go out of control and overreact without realizing the consequences and outcomes their anger could have on the person receiving it. They seem to experience some anger ...
Views: 2898 - Information on Anger Management - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Tony DosanjhThere is a lot of information available on anger management. Firstly, it is essential to be aware of anger as a problem and its repercussions. No anger management technique will work if you are clueless as to what you are attempting to solve. Anger can be very natural reaction to many ...
Views: 2896(1 vote) - Narcissist's Frustrating, Negativistic, and Passive-Aggressive Behaviors - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2016 from Sam VakninFrustrating one's nearest and dearest has the dual "advantage" of simultaneously satisfying the narcissist's masochistic and sadistic urges. By withholding love, sex, intimacy, and the fulfillment of other people's desires and needs, the narcissist torments them even as he obstructs his own ...
Views: 2866 - Anger Management Using the Compliment Sandwich - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Dr. Lyle BecourtneyDo you ever find yourself getting more and more angry and frustrated while trying to explain what is bothering you? Perhaps you feel like others are not really listening to you or trying to understand things from your perspective. In such circumstances, you may end up raising your voice or ...
Views: 2855(2 votes) - How to Stay Calm Instead of Losing Your Cool - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Kim OlverHave you ever found yourself angry with people you care about and didn’t seem able to stop yourself? Do people who love you tell you that you have anger management issues? Have you lost some important relationships or created problems for yourself at work because you couldn’t seem to control ...
Views: 2849 - An Alternative Therapeutic Intervention to Reduce Aggression and Other Behavioral and Emotional problems - by Abused males and delinquent males who are emotionally disturbed are often placed in a residential treatment facility for therapy. The purpose of this study was two fold. First, the authors wanted to compare Children's Protective Service (CPS) residents to Juvenile Probation (JP) residents in ...
Views: 2844 - Anger & Aggression in Everyday Life - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Pradeep ChadhaA young man, who had suffered with trauma following a road traffic accident came for treatment. One of the unusual experiences that his wife described related to his behaviour in sleep. She had noticed that if she was to touch him, even inadvertently when he was sleeping, he would lash out with ...
Views: 2844 - *** Emptying Our Anger Bucket - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Daniel BenorHave you ever felt your anger boil over to the point that it spilled out in ways you wished it hadn’t? Has your blood pressure ever risen when someone offended you and you could not respond? Have you ever clenched your teeth, biting back your words till your jaws ached or you got a headache? ...
Views: 2841(3 votes) - Adult ADHD - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Les LinetMost of the talk and research about ADHD has been directed towards children with little more than passing reference to adult ADHD. Most adults with ADHD do not look like the typical depiction in childhood, Typically, but not always, as kids with ADHD mature into adolescence, the hyperactive ...
Views: 2835(4 votes) - The Seven Powers for Self Control - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Ereline ClementsThe Seven Powers for Self Control Lesson 1: The Power of Perception No one can make you mad without your permission It really is true that no one can make you angry without your permission. We all like to believe that someone outside of ourselves is responsible for the way we respond in ...
Views: 2827 - Anger Management: RESPOND, Do NOT React When Using Your Emotions as Tools. - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Ed Daube, Ph.D.Think about the last time you got angry. Example #1: Maybe, you were driving and another driver cut in front of you. If you immediately got angry, made an obscene gesture, or used language you wouldn’t want your five year old to repeat, it is safe to say that you reacted to the ...
Views: 2826 - How Your Memories Can Make You Angry And How You Can Manage It - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2014 from Frank HealyAnger and vindictiveness always comes from the belief that one is cheated and their life is unfair. For Eliott Rogers, it seems that the memories that he focused on were of two varieties which, in combination can cause anger and rage. The first type of memory is one that you are a nice person ...
Views: 2826 - I Saw Red: How to Stop Rage in its Tracks - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Marcie HambrickMany people have had the experience of anger that goes out of control. What mechanisms are at work when anger turns to blinding rage? Researchers have termed this kind of response as reactive aggression and discovered that when one is engulfed in a rage reaction, the thinking part of the brain ...
Views: 2814(1 vote) - Dealing with Anger in Children and Teens, Part 1: Why Is My Child So Angry? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2010 from James LehmanHave you found yourself asking the question, “Why is my child always so angry at me?” Do you feel like your adolescent surrounds himself with a force field of anger and hostility? In part one of this frank Q&A, James Lehman explains the difference between hostility and anger—and tells you where ...
Views: 2805(5 votes) - Kids + Divorce + Blended Families = Anger - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2014 from Janet PfeifferDivorce - it's a word that makes me cringe every time I hear it. Mine was thirty-two years ago (not of my choosing) and was one of the most painful periods of my life. Two people brought together in love take a sacred vow to love, honor, and cherish one another for eternity. No one ever says, ...
Views: 2776 - How to Stay Calm and Relaxed When Feeling Angry - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Sean BurrowsThe other night I was having a little bit of an "off" day. I had a feeling of frustration and anger that was lingering inside me that I couldn't seem to shake off. It was really affecting my interactions with people, friends, family, and my emotions start to set in. 1. Knowing The first ...
Views: 2774 - Got Anger? Cut Cords of Attachment - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Rose RosetreeAnger kills. Usually it doesn't result in a homicide. It causes (or contributes to) illness, obesity, depression, and other health problems. What may help most is something you may never have heard of. I'm Rose Rosetree, author of "Cut Cords of Attachment," the first book in English on this ...
Views: 2768 - Casa Bonka - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Sally MarksI recently went on a road trip along the Pacific Coast. I was awed by the majestic Redwoods that stood like proud titans protecting our nation’s sacred lands and wildlife. While driving along the highway with towering trees on either side of the road, CB, my nature-loving spouse, remarked it ...
Views: 2734(1 vote) - Subliminal Messages – Overcoming Repressed Anger in 4 Steps - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online Are you suffering the brunt of repressed anger in your life? Are you feeling the effects of unexpressed and unresolved anger in your relationships? Anger is one of the most powerful emotions there is. No matter how hard you try to keep it ...
Views: 2713 - Coping with Emotions: Shame and Anger - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Marty BrennerWe find ourselves having to deal with a wide range of emotions as we go about our daily lives; some of which are extremely difficult. Among the emotions that create the most internal conflict are those relating to shame and anger; emotions that are often linked. Becoming angry is an emotional ...
Views: 2711 - Letting go of struggling… - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Larry CraneHave you ever thought to yourself, “I really need to let this go…” and yet continued to hold onto the mind chatter. Perhaps continuing to complain, blame, or possibly wonder what to do about a situation that happened sometime in the past. By acting in this manner, you are preventing yourself ...
Views: 2707(1 vote) - Anger: Is It Good Or Bad? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe word anger and the behaviour that it creates is not something that is typically looked upon with acceptance or positivity. Anger is often portrayed as a troublesome emotion; an emotion that leads to destructive and abusive behaviour. And there is no denying that anger can be extremely ...
Views: 2703(1 vote) - Definition: Agressive Behavior - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2007 from Debbie MolisIn psychology and other social and behavioral sciences, aggression refers to behavior that is intended to cause harm or pain. Aggression can be either physical or verbal, and behavior is classified as aggression even if it does not actually succeed in causing harm or pain. Behavior that ...
Views: 2698 - Anger Management Courses for the Court - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Joe JamesAnger management courses are usually taken at the order of the court system as a result of domestic violence or assault charges. Most often, it is men that are ordered into these classes, as they are the more aggressive sex. It is a beneficial course to take for men or women who have a lack of ...
Views: 2696 - Sarcasm, Fear and Arrogance - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2015 from Janet PfeifferConsider the following scenario: you and your neighbor engage in a political discussion. After a few moments, it becomes apparent that the two of you have serious disagreements about the upcoming presidential elections. Being equally as passionate about your positions, the debate quickly becomes ...
Views: 2696 - 5 Effective and Proven Methods for Managing and Controlling Anger - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Ari NovickIs anger management just a bunch of hot air? It's often hard to tell what is really effective these days and what is just a bunch of "advice" that is simply based on opinion. Anger management class techniques can vary greatly from provider to provider, so it's important to determine what is ...
Views: 2690(1 vote) - 10 Solutions for Healing Anger Problems - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2013 from Telka Arend-Ritter“People who fly into a rage always make a bad landing.” Will Rogers Try these 10 solutions whenever anger starts to cause problems in your relationships or your life. 1. Practice mindfulness. Become a witness to your anger emotions without judgment. Anger need not be harmful. You may ...
Views: 2675(3 votes) - Clearing Anger and Resentment - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Michelle MayurRecently I was sitting in my parked car waiting to collect my daughter from her drama lesson when an obviously angry woman in a small car tried several times to back into the space in front of me, which was easily long enough for a large car. I noted she had little skill in parking after several ...
Views: 2673 - The Power of Forgiveness - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Laura AllanForgiveness is a topic that has come up quite a bit lately not only in my practice, but in my personal life. Many people have the mistaken idea that if you forgive someone you say what they did that hurt you was okay. Forgiveness really is about letting go of the negative energy you have ...
Views: 2671(8 votes) - Coming to terms with anger - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2004 from Charlie Badenhop1. Experience Do you ever find yourself stuck in a rut of anger, wishing you understood a bit more about anger management? Recently I worked with a client who stated she had a lot of unresolved anger. When I asked her what she meant, she said she often blew up at people, even when she knew ...
Views: 2666 - The Secret You Need To Know About The Secret - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Dean A. BanksWhen the movie The Secret became a big hit several years ago it planted a seed in the mass consciousness that we can all create our individual reality from our imagination. After releasing the genie out of the bottle, so to speak, many people began wishing and focusing on the physical objects ...
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