What Is Anger? Anger is a normal and healthy human emotion that we all experience. Feelings of anger can range from irritation, to frustration to rage. All of us feel and express emotions including anger, in response to our assessment of a situation or what's happening in the moment. Our emotions are neurochemical and physiological, which means we feel the emotion in our body and conscious articulation and understanding of our emotions come later.

This pandemic experience is a massive experiment in collective vulnerability. We can be our worst selves when we are afraid, or our very best bravest selves. In the context of fear and vulnerability there is often very little in between, because when we are uncertain and afraid, our default is self-protection. We don't have to be scary when we are scared. Let’s choose to be awkward, brave and kind. And let’s choose each other - Brene Brown

Mindfulness activities can help us to focus our attention, especially when we are feeling stressed or overwhelmed by a strong emotion. The more we develop and cultivate mindfulness (a bit like a muscle) the easier it is for us to experience states of peace and calm. When we are mindful we can choose how we want to respond to challenging situations, rather than becoming reactive in the moment.

Brain spotting is a 21st Century, relational, highly attuned therapy, which is one of the increasing number of brain-based therapies, that go beyond the mind, to gain direct access to the subcortical brain and process trauma.

The safe and sound protocol is an evidence based therapy that can be used alongside trauma therapy. It supports the body and nervous system in experiencing cues of safety as well as increasing flexibility and the capacity for self-regulation.