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Naturally Expressed Anger

Naturally Expressed Anger

“…has suggested that naturally expressed anger is only ever respectful, related to the here-and-now, proportional, constructive and exercised in the service of self-protection.”

Sue Parker Hall

Anger in a relationship

Anger in a relationship

“…if I get angry with you, it means I have an investment in relating to you … the other person matters enough to engage with … As long as there is energy and the will to engage with the other, there is hope that change can still happen.”

Maria Gilbert and Diana Schmukler

Anger -v- Rage

Anger -v- Rage

“An important assumption that underpins this therapeutic approach is that anger and rage are entirely different phenomena: I argue that rage is a defence mechanism … while anger is pure emotion to protect an individual across their physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual aspects of experiencing.”

Sue Parker Hall

Connecting with Anger

Connecting with Anger

“…it is crucial that people connect with and express their anger so that they can stay without fighting in their relationships, meet their needs and resolve their differences.”

Sue Parker Hall

Anger and Self-Care

Anger and Self-Care

“In my view, anger is a pure emotion, a vital piece of intelligence about the immediate environment we are in, and it provides the energy and motivation for the sacred task of self-care.”

Sue Parker Hall