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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.
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.
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.
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.
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): The “Winter Blues” As the colder months settle in, many of us notice a shift in our mood. The days grow shorter, the nights longer, and a pervasive sense of lethargy or low mood can take hold. This isn’t simply a case of disliking winter; for some, it’s a condition […]
Both Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) can significantly impact emotional regulation, particularly in young people aged 16 to 35. When anxiety is left unresolved, it often surfaces as anger, frustration, or irritability.
It may seem that there is an increasing link between ADHD, social media, online gaming, and anger among young people. It is interesting how these factors co-incide affecting behaviour, emotional regulation, and mental health. Here's a closer look at how they relate, followed by critical statistics.
When we consider the price of professional anger management support, it’s crucial to ask ourselves: What has my anger already cost me? Often, when someone feels triggered by our fees, it is because they’re in a state of distress, having already suffered losses—financially, emotionally, and socially—due to their anger.
Life is pretty full on and we can encounter stressors from all walks of life – relationship conflicts, work-related demands, parental pressures, societal frustrations and world crises. It seems to come from every angle, whether that’s because we’re made more aware of everything persistently, or whether it’s not so much the stress itself, but how we carry it.
Short on time? Take a moment to give the audio recording of this blog post a quick listen. Confidence and self-esteem are often used interchangeably, but they are distinct psychological concepts that influence how we perceive and navigate the world around us. Let’s explore the key differences between confidence and self-esteem: 1. Definition: Confidence: (noun) […]
