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What comes to mind when you think of an 'angry person'? For many people, an image is conjured up of a loud, yelling voice, slammed doors, and broken dishes. It is true that these are some of the behaviours that can come along with experiences of unmanaged anger. However, anger is not always so dramatic, so readily noticeable, or so stereotypically presented. In fact, there are many different faces of problem anger. One style that can go under the radar is quiet anger. This is

We all experience anger, whether as a short-lived aggravation or as full-fledged rage. While anger  is a normal (often healthy) human emotion, it can be uncontrollable and in many cases, significantly problematic. Uncontrolled anger can affect various aspects of your life, including your work and personal relationships. People with anger issues often feel as if they are at the mercy of erratic and intense emotions. Internal and external factors, such as a specific person (it

When I started my counselling practice, the first area I focused on helping clients with was anger management. I had completed specialized training in anger management so it seemed like a good place to start! I also reasoned, as a young male therapist that anger management would be the kind of thing that men reaching out to me might be looking for help with (naivete sure is a breeding ground for stereotyping!). In my first year of practice in real-world work, I noticed a few