Healthy anger

Sara Kuburic, MA, CCC on Instagram: “Anger is not a *bad* emotion. It’s often times a very appropriate emotion. However, most of us haven’t been given permission to be angry…”

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When we get upset or frustrated, it is easier to react (i.e. yell, scream, swear, stonewall) instead of responding, but it takes courage and self-awareness to be able to communicate our feelings. This can be healthy and productive if done the right way, but it can also lead to more frustration if done in a less effective way. In this post, I share with you some ways to identify the differences between helpful and unhelpful ways to communicate our anger…

Anger can be a powerful emotion if channeled and managed in a healthy way. By understanding the four types of anger and how to work with them, we can protect our mental health, set healthy boundaries, and bring about positive change.

Learn more about and download our Anger Management Skills Worksheet.

In the root of healing, according to Gabor Maté, lies 7 key ingredients: acceptance, awareness, (healthy expression of) anger, autonomy, attachment, assertion and affirmation.

Do you struggle to control your temper? Here’s how to deal with anger and free yourself from unpredictable and powerful emotions.