Therapy | Anger Management
Understanding the messenger
Anger is often a secondary emotion, protecting us from vulnerability or sounding an alarm about a crossed boundary. We help you decode the message and choose your response.
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When anger takes the wheel
It is normal to feel angry. But when anger boils over into rage, aggression, or passive-aggressive behavior, it damages relationships and your own well-being.
You might feel like you go from "fine" to "furious" in an instant, leaving you filled with regret once the storm passes.
How we work with anger
We don't focus on "suppressing" anger. We focus on slowing down the reaction time so you can choose a response that aligns with your values.
The Iceberg Model
Anger is often the tip of the iceberg. Beneath the surface, there may be shame, grief, fear, or exhaustion.
- Triggers: Identifying early warning signs in the body
- Cooling Down: Practical skills to lower physiological arousal
- Communication: Expressing needs clearly without attacking
- Repair: How to apologize and reconnect after a rupture
Who this is for
This is helpful if you are:
- Snapping at loved ones over small things
- Feeling constant irritability or resentment
- Breaking things or driving aggressively when upset
- Using the "silent treatment" to punish others
Next step
Find your footing again
You don't have to carry it all alone. Let's create a plan to reduce the load.