Reactive to Regulated: Anger, Stress, and Emotional Regulation

An Online Anger & Emotional Regulation Group 

Anger is not the problem. What we do with it is.

Many people struggle with emotional overwhelm, irritability, shutdowns, conflict, resentment, or feeling constantly “on edge.” Sometimes anger becomes the emotion that comes out the loudest — even when what’s underneath is stress, hurt, shame, fear, burnout, rejection, or exhaustion.

This virtual therapy group is designed to help participants better understand their emotional reactions, recognize triggers before escalation, and build healthier ways to process and express difficult emotions without directing anger at themselves or the people around them.

Rather than focusing on punishment or shame, this group approaches anger through the lens of nervous system regulation, emotional awareness, attachment, communication, and self-understanding.

Participants will learn practical tools for:

• Understanding emotional triggers and escalation cycles

• Recognizing body cues and nervous system activation

• Managing stress and emotional overwhelm

• Improving communication during conflict

• Setting boundaries without aggression

• Reducing shame and self-criticism

• Developing healthier coping and regulation strategies

• Practicing accountability and repair in relationships

The group combines:

• Psychoeducation

• Guided discussion

• Reflective exercises

• Emotional regulation skill-building

• Supportive group processing

This is not a “sit quietly and vent” group — participants will actively learn skills, practice insight, and build greater emotional awareness in a supportive environment.

Created & Hosted by Angela Funke, LMFTS & Led by Talk Therapy Austin Intern Therapists

Participants must live in Texas.