THE CONTRIBUTORS As a species, we humans are fairly interested in the relationship of cause and effect. What makes something happen; especially something we consider "bad,” unpleasant, or dangerous is worthy of our energy and exploration. One of my favorite tools for teaching clients about emotions, back in my psychotherapy days, was the Anger Iceberg. Anger is only part of what emotions are actually at play in a person when a person feels angry. The tip of an iceberg, visible above the water, is only a small part of what makes up the mass of ice itself. Anger is not just an experience of being ticked off. This is especially true in people who seem to be angry for years or have unfavorable behaviors that result in us saying something to the effect of, “They’re such an angry person.” So what else is there? In my observation of family, friends, and clients, and myself I have found two specific emotions (human experiences) out of many that seem paramount in contributing to ange...