Anger in the Family
– What to Do

Anger is a natural emotion that people often feel. It is a normal reaction, even in families, when things don’t happen in the way someone wants, and may appear as everyday frustration or irritation. If anger is contributing to negative dynamics in your family, it can’t be ignored. Counseling has been shown to be effective in learning new ways to cope and respond to difficult emotions like anger. 

Understanding Anger 

Not all anger can be easily understood. The kind that is strong and deeply rooted is more difficult to control, particularly when it gets past a certain point. Repeated disagreements, sibling rivalry, and emotional health symptoms such as anxiety or depression can lead to destructive anger. When anger becomes destructive it can damage relationships.

Getting angry at another family member is not something that you can totally prevent; it’s natural. Even when there is love between family members, it is normal to have conflicting views on a lot of things. However, if intense anger is consuming your family in a significant and painful way, you need to focus on how to resolve it.

Resolving Family Anger with Therapy

Unresolved differences can potentially trigger strong arguments and animosity between individuals in a family, affecting not only their relationship, but the family dynamics as well. In families with a genetic predisposition to anxiety or depression, anger may happen more often and may not resolve easily. Therapy can help. 

Anger is powerful, but you aren’t powerless. Carolina Counseling Services – Fuquay-Varina, NC contracts with skilled therapists and counselors that can help you to learn to regulate your emotions and respond in ways you are proud of later. You can explore constructive and healthy ways to resolve your anger and move forward together. Call CCS today to get started.

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