Anger is rarely just about anger. It’s often a mask for deeper, more vulnerable emotions—especially the kinds that feel unsafe to express. Behind the outbursts, passive-aggression, or cold shutdowns ...
This post is in response to Anger Problems: A Smokescreen for Fear-Shame Phobia By Steven Stosny, Ph.D. Since fellow PT blogger Dr. Steven Stosny and I both share similar concerns with the increasing ...
Despite the universality of anger, modern humans are the only animals that have anger problems. This is not, as some have mistakenly supposed, because human civilization suppresses anger more than the ...
Ever found yourself smiling through gritted teeth while a colleague piles extra work on your desk? Or agreeing to dinner plans you secretly dread because you don’t want to “make a fuss”? Most of us ...
Everyone gets angry sometimes, but not everyone shows it. Some people are better than others at hiding their anger, but it ...
A long time ago, in a newsroom that no longer exists, an editor I respected made an offhand remark I've never forgotten. We were standing by the coffee machine when he nodded toward a colleague and ...
Populism is having a defining moment again, though it never really went away. This approach to politics surged after Donald ...