For many in the international assistance community, the past year has brought sadness and fear, but also anger: at the loss of programs, the way the cuts happened, and the disruption of careers and missions. The September 14 session, the fifth of six in the International Assistance Community Support Series hosted by OneAID and Somatic Experiencing International, took up that experience under the title “The Role of Anger in Our Healing Processes.”

The teaching portion was offered by SE Faculty member Dr. Glyndie Nickerson. We’re glad to share the recording above for anyone who missed the live session or wants to revisit it.

What you can take away

Anger is often treated as something to suppress or fear, especially when shame has already silenced it. This session approaches anger from a somatic perspective, looking at how it and resentment show up in the body and how they can be part of healing rather than a barrier to it. In this video, you can learn how anger can be a self protective response.  How it comes from thwarted mobilization to something affecting you and what you can do about it.

Questions, or need support? Reach the OneAID and SEI team at sehumanitarian@gmail.com.

Explore more from our Support Series for the International Assistance Community:

• Shame and Identity Loss

• Practicing Tools for Regulation

• Returning to Joy and Empowerment (coming soon)