Supporting a veteran struggling with PTSD requires patience, empathy, and understanding. As a friend or family member, you can offer vital support by actively listening, providing reassurance, and encouraging open communication. Engaging in activities together that promote relaxation and peace, such as nature walks or shared hobbies, are wonderful ways to show care and support…
As veterans transition back to civilian life, they encounter various challenges impacting their mental and physical well-being. From battling mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and PTSD to coping with physical injuries, it’s no surprise that counseling for veterans is so needed. Addiction therapy programs and treatment for PTSD are just two of the avenues…
Anger is a greatly misunderstood emotion because it is perceived as always being negative. However, anger is often justifiable and can be a positive response when appropriately expressed and used constructively. For example, anger can motivate us to overcome problems or obstacles to achieve our goals, confront injustices to ourselves or others, and help set…
Humans have six universal core emotions: happiness, sadness, fear, surprise, disgust, and anger. Anger is often misunderstood and viewed negatively. However, it can be beneficial in certain circumstances. Anger can motivate solving conflicts and challenging situations or be constructive in helping set boundaries. Anger becomes problematic when suppressed or it results in impulsive, aggressive, or…
In the U.S., nearly one out of ten adults experience impulsive anger issues and struggle to control negative emotions. Those with intense anger can experience physical and psychological pain. Fortunately, you can experience several benefits after participating in an anger management program. A certified therapist can help you learn to recognize your triggers and develop…
Anger is a natural emotion everyone experiences when dealing with intense or stressful situations. However, untreated anger can lead to self-medicating, anxiety, depression, and other serious health complications. Understanding how anger management and addiction go hand-in-hand is essential to long-term healing. At Gulf Breeze Recovery, we welcome individuals who need anger management and addiction treatment. Our…
You may have already heard of anger management classes or anger management therapy. These refer to a type of treatment that can help clients identify the stressors that cause them to experience impulsive, aggressive, or violent behavior — such as angry verbal outbursts. In some cases, these behaviors may point to the possibility of a…
Anger is a normal, healthy emotion that ranges from mild irritation to intense rage. Anger is generally viewed as a negative emotion, but it does have positive benefits. For example, anger can motivate us to solve problems and stand up to injustices. However, anger is harmful when it results in impulsive, aggressive, or destructive behaviors.…
When you are frustrated by life’s irritations, it can be easy to feel angry. This is a natural response. However, when anger becomes your only way of processing the information you take in, there may be underlying causes that can help you better process your feelings within a complicated and sometimes infuriating world. Explosive anger…