Anger is an important evolutionary adaptation that has helped us to survive in the face of threats to life. However, it may have a slightly different place in modern society. Many of us don't learn how to set boundaries confidently and assertively and there is often a lot of stigma and judgement that comes with anger. System oppression within capitalism can also be at the heart of anger. I am here to support you in uncovering what is at the root of your anger and providing new ways to express yourself so you can be heard and received.
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, Reiki Practitioner, BA
It is important to honour and express anger as holding onto may build resentment and hurt you physically, emotionally and spiritually. I work to help relieve you of your anger so you can make space for other experiences such as joy. https://www.colleenfava.com/finding-your-joy/
Anger is a normal emotion, it is the explosive nature that goes with it that can be a problem for some people. Using cognitive and emotional skills to unhook from the reactive parts can be very helpful for people who struggle with reactive anger. Mindfulness or acceptance and commitment therapy have been proven to be successful for supporting people to cope with anger.
Registered Psychotherapist, Joshua Ribalkin, MA, MA, RP
I have worked with clients who struggle with anger and understand how potentially destructive anger can be to relationships and self-esteem. I offer clients productive and effective tools to deal with their anger.
I use a combination of Narrative, Solutions Focused, and Emotion Focused therapy to help clients address the underlying pain informing feelings of anger. Clients can experience anger getting the way of important relationships or preferred outcomes. Sometimes anger has been an adaptive and helpful response for clients in the past, and one that they want to choose to live with and respond to a little differently now. I aim to help you understand the causes and subsequent triggers in order to better respond when these feelings arise. Book a consult to see if we would be the right fit.
At one time or another most people have become angry. Though considered negative by many, constructive anger can be a source of motivation and cause for positive personal and lifestyle changes.
Managing one’s anger involves learning strategies that will help you recognize, manage, and communicate your anger in a productive and healthy way.
Some healthier anger management strategies we will look at include cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). We will also identify triggers and warning signs, recognize the importance of stepping away from situation, managing thoughts and thought patterns, relaxation techniques among other strategies.
Anger is the most common coping mechanism that is often misunderstood. Suppressing or avoiding anxiety inevitably leads to being overwhelmed and sometimes emotionally exploding. Instead of suppressing anger, a person should learn how to embrace it, be curious about it, feel it, understand it, and eventually channel it in a healthy and constructive manner. Anger comes from a sense of being misunderstood, ignored or left unsupported and the therapy should acknowledge and explore these areas. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if we are a good fit.