Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson Reclaiming Anger: Trauma, Repression, and Healthy Protest with Elizabeth Ferreira
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Aug 4, 2025 
Elizabeth Ferreira, an associate therapist with personal experience in CPTSD, uncovers the often misunderstood nature of anger. She discusses how trauma shapes our connection to this powerful emotion and the dangers of repressing it. Elizabeth offers insights on healthy expressions of anger as a means of protest and self-advocacy. The conversation also touches on the importance of boundaries in relationships and how understanding our desires can lead to emotional healing through playful exploration.
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Advocate for Your Anger
- Advocate for your own anger by allowing yourself to feel and say, "I am pissed," not sad.
- Explore and write down your rage to understand its messages and unmet needs.
Anger Drives Boundaries and Protest
- Anger fuels boundaries, both external and internal, enabling self-protection.
- Healthy protest is a middle way beyond submitting or exploding.
Allow Messy Anger to Transform
- Embrace the messy phase of anger and survive triggers to build regulation skills.
- Develop space between yourself and rage to respond as a wise adult.