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The people we love can sometimes respond to a situation with an intensity that leaves us confused, hurt, or unsure of how to respond. A simple disagreement can suddenly escalate, and before you [...]

A trigger is an experience that creates a strong emotional reaction because it touches deeper emotions, past experiences, or unresolved pain. While the situation itself may seem small, your mind [...]

In personal growth, it is common to understand your emotional and behavioural patterns, while still noticing yourself fall back into old reactions in certain situations. You may understand how [...]

Holding Anger and Anxiety in the Body Have you ever noticed your jaw tightening during a conversation, or a lump forming in your throat when there is something you want to say but cannot? This [...]

Expressing Anger as Nonviolent Communication By Durwin Foster, M.A. Registered Clinical Counsellor Part 2 In the first part of this article, I explained the important difference between feeling [...]

What to Do When your Anger Becomes a Problem Part 1 By Durwin Foster, M.A. Registered Clinical Counsellor When acted upon as aggression, the emotion of anger causes significant suffering in the [...]

“When I finally accepted my partner as they were, the inner struggle faded, and truth flowed through me effortlessly.” It’s a reflection that echoes across many of the conversations we have when [...]

Have you ever noticed yourself reacting in a way you didn’t intend due to your urges? Maybe stress made you snap at someone you care about. Or, you found yourself drinking in response to how your [...]

Self-Criticism During Times of Change The beginning of the new year is often seen as a fresh start. We set personal growth goals and plan to handle life a little better than before. We make [...]

Shifting from Control to Understanding When people first seek help for anger, they often come in feeling discouraged or ashamed. They want to stop reacting so quickly, stop saying things they [...]