Cross Cultural Differences Towards Anger

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We are now in a global village where people from different cultural backgrounds live and work together. This article looks at the cross-cultural differences regarding anger management and how people can live and work together.Global Village

Australian society, which derives much of its cultural identity from its British roots and American culture, has a general avoidance of emotion and anger. The “she’ll be right” attitude still pervades much of Australian culture today.  This attitude says “no matter what the situation, or the emotion that you are feeling… “stay calm and understated.”  For example, if you lost your job you may say “I’m a bit annoyed at losing my job.”  This completely understates the emotion of grief and loss you may be feeling.

 

 

“Don’t Complain and Don’t Explain”

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Minimalism: The Key To Happiness

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Last weekend I spent the entire weekend (i.e., saturday and sunday) at IKEA with my partner Phoebe, fitting out our new kitchen.  The experience exposed me to a whole new world of 21st century consumerism.  Since buying my townhouse last year I would estimate that I have been to IKEA at least 10 times. Read more

Pre-Marriage Counselling

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For most people, they will contemplate marriage counselling when their relationship is in trouble.  Recently, there has been a push for couples to attend pre-marriage counselling to make sure that they are making the right decision.  The reality is that over 50% of marriages end in divorce and a big chunk of the remaining 50% of intact marriages are not happy ones. Read more

Anger Management Counselling Brisbane

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I conduct individual anger management counselling sessions.  Typically you will have problems controlling your temper and tend to lash out verbally or physically towards your partner, work colleagues or loved ones.  Anger management counselling is also relevant for people who have passive aggressive tendencies (e.g., alcohol, silent treatment etc). Read more