| Anger
is the most misunderstood emotion, in
my opinion, and because of this, people find it difficult to accept
in themselves or to express in a way that is helpful. As a consequence
anger can cause much pain in relationships. Feeling
anger is an important piece of intelligence.It signals the presence
of a variety of issues for example, that I have a need that isn't
being met, someone is overstepping the mark (my boundaries), attempting
to manipulate me...etc. Anger is a positive and necessary emotion
which, when acknowledged, harnessed and appropriately expressed
is our ultimate protection and ensures equality in relationships.
This training
has been presented at the national conference of the Institute
of Transactional Analysis in Swansea in 2002 and Edinburgh in 2003, and at the Bristol
University ‘Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks’ continuing
professional development conference (2003).
Also
presented as a one-day workshop in Bristol, Exeter and Plymouth and at the Irish Association of University and College Counsellors in 2005.
MSc research on 'Therapists Personal and Professional Experiences of Anger and Rage' was presented at the BACP Research Conference in May 2005 in poster format.
I will be presenting a workshop at the Association of Counsellors and Psycotherapists in Malta in October 2006.
I will be facilitating a 2-day 'Anger, Rage and Relationship' CPD training event in Truro, Cornwall in April 2006.
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