By Andrea Brandt — 2017
Learning to express anger in a healthy way will help couples resolve conflicts, instead of letting them simmer.
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Passive-aggressiveness includes the obvious passive, withdrawn or apathetic approach to relationships. This approach will spill over into all sort of adult relationships, from friendships, intimate partners, school and on to the workplace.
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Includes Frequently Asked Questions about how to communicate and cope.
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If you think your partner needs to lose a few, approach 'the talk' with caution. Here's what to say — and what to skip.
The communication technique of Non-Violent Communication (NVC) developed by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg provides a way to communicate with our partners safely and peacefully.
Even the most level-headed people get mad sometimes, but if you find yourself having angry outbursts on a regular basis—or know someone who is dealing with them—these symptoms might signal a bigger problem.
In this guided anger meditation script, you will quickly relax and feel calm. Meditation can significantly reduce your levels of anger, irritability, and frustration. When you practice this technique, you will learn to be less reactive to thoughts and feelings.
Failing to manage your anger can lead to a variety of problems like saying things you regret, yelling at your kids, threatening your co-workers, sending rash emails, developing health problems, or even resorting to physical violence.
Could there possibly be benefits to anger? According to psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Rick Hanson, Ph.D., you can certainly use anger as a force for good.
We can all get upset at times but there are healthy ways to express frustration and anger. It is important, especially for empaths and sensitive people to be aware of the difference between venting and dumping as the latter can beat down one’s positivity and self worth.
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Relationship success requires us to follow this counter-intuitive rule.