MMM #3: Unleashing Anger
Calm down. Take a deep breath. Anger is violent, dangerous, and scary. All of these beliefs and stories about a very basic and normal human emotion have had major implications in our society. What if we could teach our men to express anger in a healthy, productive way?
Synopsis:
Anger – a misunderstood emotion
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Being the “Nice Guy”
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Anger is DANGEROUS and bad
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Natural human emotion that must be experienced
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Anger is an AMAZING energy that gets to be expressed
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The Consequences
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Men are walking around the planet like a fully-loaded weapon hiding behind a smile
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There is NO safe space for men to express anger in a healthy way
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Except for sports and entertainment (acting)
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The Solution
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Educating our children about their emotions
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Encouraging them to express themselves in a way that allows for unfiltered expression AND keeps themselves and those around them safe
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MEN stepping up to be the first to go, modeling what an embodied man looks like when he expresses the full range of emotions and comes back to center
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The Haka
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TAKE ACTION:
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Pillow screaming activity OR Car scream
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FInd a safe place
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Let it RIP! – When you’re complete, take a deep breath and examine how you feel
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Afterwards, answer these questions
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How do I feel during this release?
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How do I feel after?
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Do I still believe that expressing my anger is bad/dangerous/scary/etc.?
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