Anger in the family Archives - S. Abigail McCarrel, LCSW, DCSW

Why Anger is Different from Other Emotions

November 8, 2021 by BBYMCCRRL75216 Leave a Comment

Why anger is different from other emotions: Of all the emotions, anger is perhaps the one that most people have the hardest time dealing with. That’s most likely because anger is not like the other emotions. It is unique. In fact, a 2017 survey by the Mental Health Foundation of 2000 people found that 28% are sometimes worried about the level of anger that they feel. While feeling anger can have negative consequences, anger, in general, can move us toward a happier and healthier life. Here ...read more

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How Anger Affects the Family

August 11, 2021 by BBYMCCRRL75216 Leave a Comment

How does anger affect the family? As young people, we learn to interact with others based on how our family members interact with each other. Once these communication patterns become established in our young minds, it’s hard to change them as adults. This means that any relational patterns that include angry outbursts or aggressive behaviors are apt to appear in our relationships later in life. Does My Family Have Anger Issues? It’s not easy accepting that you or someone in your ...read more

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How to Talk to a Loved One About Their Anger

May 1, 2020 by BBYMCCRRL75216 Leave a Comment

Anger is a normal emotion; one that everyone experiences from time to time, and one that’s healthy when expressed appropriately. However, for some people, anger is an emotion they express far too frequently, and in harmful and hurtful ways. Their anger gets out of control, and begins to seriously affect their life negatively. If you have a loved one whose constant outbursts of anger can make them unpleasant to be around, you may be wondering what, if anything, you can do. There are ways you can ...read more

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