ANGER - WHAT'S BELOW THE ICEBERG?
Anger is often the part other people see - but it may be only the tip of the iceberg.
This Space to Breathe Therapy guide looks beneath the visible reaction and explores some of the experiences that can sit underneath anger, including hurt, fear, rejection, shame, overwhelm, exhaustion, sensory overload, unmet needs and past experiences.
Inside the guide:
- what anger can look and feel like
- why anger is often information rather than the whole story
- body and nervous-system warning signs
- neurodivergence, sensory overload, masking and meltdowns
- rejection, criticism and previous experiences
- anger, boundaries and unmet needs
- practical ways to pause and regulate
- guidance for supporting somebody who is angry
- a reflective 'your iceberg' worksheet
- an anger support plan
- a personal message from Maggie
- books, further reading and professional sources
The aim is not to excuse harmful behaviour or to eliminate anger altogether. It is to understand what the anger may be communicating so that there is more opportunity for regulation, communication, responsibility and change.
This resource is psychoeducational and is not a substitute for personalised medical or psychological advice.
Space to Breathe Therapy
Understanding creates change.
