seeing someone else cry in real life or in a movie. Remember a time when being angry, or when someone else being angry, saved you from harm. Imagine your anger forming a protective fiery shield around you. Imagine your tears or anger carrying any fear, shame or depression up and out of you. Imagine holding your inner child compassionately. Tell the child it’s normal and okay to feel sad or mad about feeling bad or hurt. Tell the child you’ll protect him/her from being criticized. Breathe deeply, fully and slowly.
