Anger – Page 2 – Tips from the Queen of Rejection®

This Time the School Shootings are in Texas

May 31, 2022

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I can’t stop crying about the horrendous school massacre in Uvalde Texas. The long-term anxiety and depression experienced by these children and families will be overwhelming, including survivor guilt. A look at what causes this kind of rage-filled violence.

Bullying and Disrespect: the Supreme Court Hearings and on the Oscars Stage

Apr 1, 2022

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Public bullying behavior has been rampant lately –– Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearings and on the Oscars stage from both Chris Rock and Will Smith. Personally, I have an overwhelming visceral response from my own early bullying experiences which made an indelible imprint on my life.

Congressional Communication Breakdowns Replicate Troubled Couples

Sep 30, 2021

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Elayne Savage, PhD

The squabbling and dramatic goings-on in Congress lead to miscommunications lead to misunderstandings, hurt feelings, taking things personally, anger and resentment.

Air Rage – Who Gave Permission for Such Bad Behavior?

May 31, 2021

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Does Air Rage reflect these outrageous times? Along with road rage and sports rage and fast food rage and birthday party rage? Along with assaults and bloodshed? How did bad behavior become so accepted and commonplace? Scary times.

Outbursts of Outrage – Where Is This Hateful Anger Coming From?

May 31, 2020

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Elayne Savage, PhD

A look at the kind of anger, rage and hatred that led to the killing of George Floyd and how peaceful protests erupted into riots and the use of military force.

Giving Permission – A Double-Edged Sword

Aug 31, 2019

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Elayne Savage, PhD

The idea of “Giving Permission” has both light and dark ramifications. “Permission” from a mentor or consultant can lead to positive personal and professional changes. “Permission” to act out anger or hate or violent thoughts can have devastating results. Do messages from the White House give dangerous permission?

Did Mueller Hearings Symbolize the Tattered Fabric of Our Country?

Jul 31, 2019

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Ridicule of Robert Mueller by the public, the media and Congress may be coming from Magical Thinking, unrealistic expectations and disappointment that he didn’t offer additional information during the hearings. Sometimes folks take their disappointments personally.

Needing to Feel Safe Amid Hate-filled/Fear-driven/Revenge-generated Horrors

Oct 30, 2018

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Hate-filled/Fear-driven/Revenge-generated – one horror followed by another. Fear takes over and it’s difficult to feel safe and secure.

Does Air Rage Reflect These Outrageous Times?

May 29, 2017

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Have you noticed how many instances of air rage are in the news recently? Actions that trigger overreactions are usually metaphors for situations we feel especially sensitive about – often childhood injustices.

I Totally Lost It!

Apr 29, 2017

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Elayne Savage, PhD

There seems to be something in the air about disrespect, out of control and explosive anger. Folks are emotionally and physically beating up on each other .

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