

Why Is It Female Rage, Not Simply Anger in Women?
by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghJanuary 28, 2025 anger, anger in women, anger issues, anger management, angry woman, angry women, female rage, feminine rage, gender roles, gender stereotypes, rage, women's mental health0 comments
Why Is It Female Rage, Not Simply Anger in Women?
Anger is a universal emotion, yet for women, it’s often misinterpreted, stigmatized, and renamed. It’s rarely seen as just “anger.” Instead, society frames it as “female rage” or the dramatized “angry woman.” Even in our online search behaviors, this pattern emerges: while “anger in women” averages only 20 monthly...Learn More
Is Anger Genetic? Unraveling the Nature vs. Nurture Debate
by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghAugust 7, 2023 anger, anger counseling, anger issues, anger management, anger management counseling0 comments
Am I made to be angry? One of my parents was so angry all of the time, I don’t want to be like that. I’ve heard anger is genetic, doesn’t that mean I will be like that too? Will my kids be angry if I am angry? People who struggle to control their anger frequently ask, ‘Is anger genetic?’ The answer is, it’s complicated. Both genetics and learned behavior play a role in...Learn More
Understanding and Overcoming Anger Issues: Tips and Strategies
by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghJuly 23, 2023 anger, anger counseling, anger issues, anger management, anger management counseling, overcoming anger0 comments
Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by anger that you cannot seem to shake it off? Overcoming anger is a universal emotional journey that everyone encounters. However, for some individuals, managing this intense emotion becomes a challenging task. At times, uncontrolled anger can lead to destructive and impulsive behaviors, causing personal and relational turmoil in your life....Learn More
Managing Displaced Anger During Difficult Times
by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghMay 27, 2020 anger management counseling, greensburg counseling0 comments
Managing Displaced Anger During Difficult Times
It has been said that anger is a secondary emotion, triggered by preceding fear, rejection, hurt feelings, humiliation, and sadness. With the current pandemic, restrictions on our daily activities, the uncertainties of our futures and our medical and financial wellbeing, it is no wonder people have been on edge. This disruption has been...Learn More
Enhancing Emotional IQ, Feelings Chart as a Counseling Tool
by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghApril 29, 2019 emotional intelligence, emotional iq, feelings chart0 comments
ANGRY
frustrated
cross
irritated
annoyed
furious
livid
enraged
hurt
inadequate
trapped
tired
scared
NEGATIVE
distrustful
Suspicious
scornful
disdain
bitter
stupid
shame
worthless
FRIGHTENED
uneasy
weak
insecure
inadequate
tense
anxious
nervous
scared
petrified
threatened
trapped
horrified
UNEASY
nervous
tense
anxious
flustered
insecure
angry
cross
confused
bored
flat
apathetic
weak
Happy...Learn MoreTurkey, Thanks & Boosting Holiday Joy
by Stephanie McCrackenNovember 11, 2014 counseling, couples counseling, couples therapy, holidays, marriage counseling, mindfulness, personal growth, psychotherapy0 comments
Holiday Togetherness and stress busting!
The holidays symbolize time to be close to those who we hold near and dear, the sentimental stuff of greeting cards, television series, and memories to be made. In later years we may recall the time that the snow fell 8 inches on Thanksgiving Day and Aunt Margaret perfected her best version yet of caramel apple pie, while baby Charlie was just learning...Learn More