Anger as a Primary and a Secondary Emotion

Primary emotions are emotions that we feel first, as a first automatic reaction to a situation. For example, if we are threatened, we may feel fear or anger. When we experience lose, we may feel sadness. Primary emotions are unthinking, instinctive responses that we have. We will typically see these in animals also, which confirms […]...  Read more

3 Contemporary Forms of Anger

With the new progress of technological advances as well as social and behavioral trends, the media has developed a tendency to invent new angry “emotional states.” Recently we came across terminology such as ‘road rage’, ‘parking rage’ ‘air rage’ and ‘net rage.’ None of the normal behaviors described are new, nor individuals are changing in […]...  Read more

What to expect in an anger management counseling?

The first sessions with your counselor or psychotherapist are often used to establish a rapport and clear understanding of your personal situation, what lead you to seek anger management, define your goals and formulate a customized treatment plan. Together, you and your counselor will: Identify your habitual anger “triggers” – these may involve certain, situations, people or feelings […]...  Read more