by Deborah Cox | Jun 22, 2020 | anger, Anxiety & Calm, cultural healing, EMDR, Reconceive, Relational Cultural Theory, Relationships, Uncategorized
The heart wants to forgive. No matter the offense or the offender, we desire the release of letting it go. Our need to forgive is universal and I believe clear, grounded anger bridges us from hurt to forgiveness. In other words, when we feel angry with the other, we...
by Deborah Cox | Jun 20, 2020 | anger, cultural healing, dissociation, EMDR, Mood, Relationships
“Angry People” So here’s where anger gets really complicated. Not only do we dissociate in response to anger triggers when we fear being angry . . . we numb our anger based on heavy grooming that starts as soon as we’re born. My client, David (not his real name),...
by Deborah Cox | Jun 13, 2020 | anger, Becoming More of Your True Self, cultural healing, dissociation, EMDR, getting grounded, parenting, Reconceive, Relational Cultural Theory, Relationships
16 Anger Truths This list of anger truths comes from my own and other people’s research, as well as my nearly 30 years in the mental health industry. I’ll be back soon to discuss each item here. For today, I want to put the list in front of you. It matters...
by Deborah Cox | Jun 9, 2020 | anger, cultural healing, EMDR, Reconceive, Relational Cultural Theory
What IS Anger? People yelling at each other Beer cans smashed on tables Fistfights When you think of anger, what immediately comes to mind? Insight? I doubt it. Chairs thrown through windows? People out of control? Someone getting shot in the face? Obscenities...
by Deborah Cox | Jun 7, 2020 | anger, Becoming More of Your True Self, cultural healing, EMDR, Mood, Reconceive
Right now, we need to be pissed off: Anger wisdom changes things. 20 years ago, I co-wrote The Anger Advantage. My co-authors and I wanted to change the world with our message: Your anger wisdom helps you know things. So many people misunderstand anger. They shut it...
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