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After 29 years of working with the angriest amongst us, here at BAAM we are certainly familiar with people arriving on a course admitting they have an anger problem – and a few also admit they do not! However, what is absolutely less common is the admission of how many are utterly heartbroken.
Anger management works because being told to “calm down” – doesn’t! In fact, there is nothing more infuriating! In our experience, most people think they don’t need anger management; generally, they always know someone else who does! The funny thing is – the deeper we go into what anger is and what anger is not – people tend to ‘get’ that everyone needs anger management!
Anger often arrives before we have time to think. One moment, things feel calm; the next, your heart is racing, your body feels hot, words or actions emerge faster than you intended. Many people describe this moment as, “I just saw red" or “I wasn’t myself.”
Life presents challenges to us that are often unexpected and unwanted. A difficult relationship. A painful past, Financial strain, Betrayal, Legal, health crises or Family pressures.
In a culture that prizes speed, certainty, dominance, outrage and stimulation – tenderness can so easily be dismissed or mistaken for weakness.
Anger has a dangerous myth attached to it – that, given time, it fades on its own. We’re here to tell you – it doesn’t.
NSPCC reveal that in the last five years, there was an average of 56 child deaths by assault or undetermined intent per year in the UK, with child homicides most commonly caused by a parent or step-parent.
Short on time? Take a moment to give the audio recording of this blog post a quick listen. Curated by Mike Fisher — Founder, The British Association of Anger Management At the heart of every spiritual path — whether Buddhist, Muslim, Christian, or beyond — lies one essential truth: we are either in a […]
If you want 2026 to be a better year — for your health, your relationships, and your peace of mind — then it’s time to look honestly at anger and resentment.
Short on time? Take a moment to give the audio recording of this blog post a quick listen. Why emotional intelligence matters more than ever! Emotional intelligence (EQ) is often described as the ability to read and express emotions, but it’s much more than that. True EQ is about knowing when and how to bring […]
More often than not, people conjure up images of rage — loud, volatile, destructive. Those who may be aware of a deeper vein, understand the silent but persistent caustic criticism – the slow drip feed of passive aggression – whether that’s aimed at someone or ourselves.
There’s a saying that alcohol doesn’t change a person – it reveals them. And nowhere is that more apparent than in the stark contrast between the “happy drunk” and the “angry drunk”. On the surface, at first they may both appear the same: relaxed, sociable, maybe even joyful. But as the night unfolds and the drinks continue, one person remains cheerful, chatty, and warm-hearted, while the other transforms—quickly, unpredictably, and often destructively. But why?
It’s not exactly a secret anymore that algorithms on media platforms — from Facebook to YouTube to TikTok — tend to prioritize content with a negative spin. But what’s truly unsettling isn’t just that negativity grabs attention. It’s why it does.
When conflict arises between the Sexes It’s no wonder really that the opportunity for conflict to surface would be between men and women – two, quite dramatically, biologically opposing genders. In fact, sexual conflict specifically has been pervasive throughout human history and once one looks at it from an evolutionary perspective it curiously adds […]
Short on time? Take a moment to give the audio recording of this blog post a quick listen. Understanding Self-Sabotage: The Role of Acting Out Anger Here at BAAM, we understand how natural a human emotion anger is – a response to perceived threats or injustices. However, there can be a line when anger becomes […]
Trusting yourself isn’t just a mindset—it’s a skill you build over time. It’s not about perfection or always making the “right” choice.
The reality is that we don’t need to look very far for evidence of teenage crime. In the largest survey on knife crime, bullying and gang rivalry in the UK; the Youth Endowment Fund delivered a report on Children, violence and vulnerability revealing that half of teenagers in England and Wales have witnessed or been victims of violence (2023).
In today's fast-paced, social-media-driven world, it's easy to overlook how our relationship with food impacts our emotional well-being. Eating disorders—whether they involve restricting food, binge eating, or obsessively worrying about body image—affect much more than just physical health.
Covert abuse is a profoundly manipulative form of psychological and emotional harm, often hidden from view and challenging for victims to identify. Unlike overt abuse, which is explicit and frequently physical, covert abuse is subtle, disguised, and insidious.
Conflict is a natural part of any relationship. How couples handle these moments of "rupture"—when disconnection or tension arises—and their efforts at "repair" can determine the resilience and depth of their bond. Dr. John Gottman, a prominent relationship expert, developed the concept of “rupture and repair” as a cornerstone of the Gottman Method for couples therapy, highlighting how crucial these processes are for long-term relationship health.
