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My flavour of therapy (Gestalt therapy) has historically been much in favour of aggression and it's expression, surely overdoing it in the process.
While dialing back on that - and interestingly becoming more interested in Shame - we still maintain some positive regard for expressions of aggression and anger, if it serves to protect one's…
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My flavour of therapy (Gestalt therapy) has historically been much in favour of aggression and it's expression, surely overdoing it in the process.
While dialing back on that - and interestingly becoming more interested in Shame - we still maintain some positive regard for expressions of aggression and anger, if it serves to protect one's own boundaries.
At least I work like that with the clients who need it (co-dependent and over-conforming types).