Therapeutic Art Activity for Anger

THERAPEUTIC ART ACTIVITY FOR ANGER
The past couple of weeks I’ve felt my anger bubbling up to the surface over the news about the Asian hate crimes. I had to ask myself: what can I do with this anger? As always, I turned to art to help me unpack those feelings. Today, in my new video I share a therapeutic art activity to help you express your anger and most importantly find out what is underneath it. Using the model of the ‘Anger Iceberg’ by the Gottman Institute, I was able to identify what is below the surface of my anger. The top of the iceberg is the outward expression of it but underneath the water is what I am actually protecting - my more vulnerable and sensitive feelings. Discovering these emotions can help us get to the root of the anger to help us begin to start our inner work.

If you decide to try this, please share with me, I would love to see it!

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DISCLAIMER:
Everything posted is for educational purposes only and is not a replacement for individualized medical or mental health treatment. The information is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any mental health condition. I am not a mental health or healthcare provider and is only detailing personal experiences and opinions about Art Therapy. The art activities provided is not a professional Art Therapy service.

[lucilehenderson]

So helpful, doing this exercise with students that have a lot of trouble managing their anger and emotions. Excited to try this with them!

[artgeometrix]

I totally hear you. Its a great form if protection is anger when channeled correctly.

[heartchanges]

love these videos, I think I watched them all in one day!

[rebeckaandrae]

Going to implement this activity with a client, a teenaged girl.

[juliebittinger]

I think I wrote my thank you on the wrong episode.. My first serious look at or episode with art therapy.. The results were so amazing I want to show you I want to send you pictures it seems like you mentioned that so I'm going to try to find where to send them had a really upsetting evening last night and I've had a long long haul of things in life that has caused anger and yes this little exercise has been amazing I am like giggling I think you so much God bless you

[paulpang]

I am going to watch the video once more.

[BUSBUNNY]

This was so helpful it helped me so much thank you for this. I will post a video and I will post it Instagram. Thank you again. Great video

[iwannaseeanarsonistseagull]

I am stressed sad scared or embarrassment fear mad because for year I have done something my parents made clear was unexceptional and don’t know how to tell them I’m afraid to be in trouble I’m sad because I am nervous and can’t hide this much longer I’m going to be embarrassed for what I’ve done I’m mad at myself

[classy_info]

My friend: **sends me this video**


Me as a artist: mmm.. no.