It's normal to feel resentful or uncooperative at times, especially if you've been talked into something that you don't necessarily want to do. Passive aggression, however, is a way of life for many people. By harboring resentment and fear, these...
Everyone experiences anxiety, irritability and anger. A parent might become anxious when his daughter goes to her first dance in high school or might feel angry when his son brings home a poor report card. When these emotions start to affect a...
You may be worried about your recent outbursts of temper. Perhaps your anger attacks are endangering your job, frightening your loved ones, or damaging your health. There are behavior modification techniques that you can use to reduce your anger,...
Many factors contribute to volatile teenagers including stress, hormones, social pressures, dealing with intense emotions or following negative role models. Because teenagers have not yet developed mature impulse control, an angry teen may throw...
According to the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Mayo Clinic, uncontrolled anger can cause a variety of negative consequences in personal relationships and in the workplace. Those with poor anger management can lose control and...
According to the American Psychological Association, anger is an emotional response that can range from irritation to intense rage. An individual can experience anger about both external events, such as a problem at work, or internal events, such...
According to the American Psychological Association (APA), anger is often an emotion that occurs with a variety of psychological issues or disorders. Individuals with anger issues may struggle with anxiety, depression, or in some cases substance...
If you are prone to angry outbursts that alienate friends, family members and co-workers, it may be time to take steps to learn to manage and control your anger. While anger provides a natural outlet for emotions, it can be destructive if it...
Individuals experiencing distress and depression over traumatic life issues often feel lost and without hope. They find it difficult to know how to cope with hurt and pain of loss. Grief counseling is a form of compassionate therapy that endeavors...
Getting help for your abusive husband is a tricky thing to navigate. On one hand, you'd like to see someone you once cared for get the help he needs to be a mentally healthy person. On the other hand, trying to help him could put you and your...
A common behavioral disorder in children, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects the patient's attention and impulse control, according to the National Institutes of Health. Some ADHD patients may have another behavioral disorder,...
The Kaiser Permanente Weight Management program provides moderately to severely obese patients with medical weight loss assistance. This program is designed to offer medical evaluation and structured support for people who have had repeated...
The fact that your husband initially agrees to participate in marriage counseling does not mean that the process is guaranteed to be smooth. You ultimately may find yourself facing an irate husband fuming at you in the midst of a marriage...
Anger is a natural human reaction that, when left unmanaged, can lead to uncontrollable behavior and sickness. According to the Florida Department of Education, children usually learn how to manage their anger at home--whether correctly or...
When faced with unprovoked aggression, it can be tempting to respond in kind. However, this is often not the most advantageous way to deal with aggressive behavior. In many cases, it is possible to respond effectively to aggressive behavior...
There are many ways your body lets you know when it's hungry. Your stomach may rumble or grumble, or it may feel like it's twisting around inside. These signals may also indicate something else too, including thirst or an upset stomach. Other...
Marriage counselors and therapists, like all working people, use specific tools and techniques to help them do their job more effectively. If you're undergoing marital counseling, you will get more out of it if you understand these tools. If...
Getting tested for HIV can be an emotional and difficult decision. Many different implications may be involved. Different implications should not prevent a person from being tested if she has put herself at risk. Public health and health care...
Domestic violence can be dangerous and even fatal, and both men and women can be victims. An abusing spouse can seriously injure or kill the other person in the heat of anger. Those who seek help are often advised to leave and file for divorce....
Marriage and family counseling is a type of therapy that examines the behavior patterns of families and how these affect your marriage and family. The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy describes marriage and family counseling as...
Mental abuse, also known as emotional or verbal abuse, is a form of aggression used to control or belittle another person. Bullying, child abuse and sexual harassment in the workplace are all forms of mental abuse. Romantic relationships are...
When you have an angry child, you may feel angry and frustrated as well. It is very easy to lose your temper when you are faced with a child that yells, pushes or kicks when he does not get his way. If you are concerned with your child’s...
Anger management typically involves counseling and self-help techniques designed to assist people whose level of anger affects the psychological and physical well-being of the patient and the people around him. The American Psychological...
Anger, or uncontrollable demonstrations of rage, is a serious psychological, physical and social problem that affects millions of Americans. Intermittent explosive disorder (IED) is now part of the American Medical Association's latest diagnostic...
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a condition in which a child persistently argues, throws tantrums or disobeys authority figures. Although no definite cause has been identified, there are several contributing factors such as abuse, chemical...
Divorce, legal separation and paternity are types of court cases in which child custody is an issue. But these are not the only types of cases that involve child custody issues. Abuse and neglect proceedings, also known as child in need of care...
Anger is a common and natural emotion. The DAZ Foundation counseling group notes that "experiencing anger is normal. The issue is how you express your anger." Athletes often set, or have set for them, high standards for personal...
When a child abuses a parent, the problem often goes unreported. Parents have a natural desire to protect their children, so the idea of seeking mental and even legal help is dismissed in the interest of protecting the abuser. This is done all...
Shake off any feelings of embarrassment or any sense of failure. Relationships are never easy, not even under the best of circumstances. It's estimated that about 50% of all marriages end in divorce. Poor communication is often the culprit that...
