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Men are NOT Angrier than Women, but they do wear masks
By Dana Malcolm
Staff Writer
February 9, 2023 – Anger – it’s a universal human emotion and common to many living things but handled incorrectly it can have disastrous consequences, especially for men who are more likely to manage and express their anger in ways that are unhealthy.
Studies have proven men are NOT angrier than women by nature and are just as capable of rational thought and self-control. How they express their anger is the major problem). The UK’s National Mental Health Foundation, MHF, explains.
While often perceived as an extremely negative emotion, anger has evolved as an emotion to be a natural response to challenges or threats. There is nothing wrong with experiencing anger; it is part of being human. It can, however, be managed in both healthy and unhealthy ways
Anger is a secondary emotion the MHF says meaning it is often used to mask other feelings of inadequacy, sadness,
depression etc. existing social norms surrounding men and how they are allowed to express emotion may cause men and boys to use anger to mask their emotion more frequently. Social expectations placed on boys of outward strength, rigidity etc can make them reluctant to express their struggles as well.
Men’s anger is more likely to come across as aggression and outward hostility. Women are more likely to turn anger inward, but they’re also more likely to talk through their anger Psych Central explains.
Poor socialization and parenting combined with poor anger management can lead to men hurting the people around them emotionally and physically, getting into fights and abusing domestic partners. This of course happens to women as well but data shows that men are more likely to get into fights and more likely to abuse intimate partners making it important to acknowledge the issue and create interventions that break the cycle.
So how can men learn how to manage and channel their anger positively?
For both men who are simply uncomfortable with their reactions when angry and men who have shown signs of being a danger to themselves and others when they get upset, anger management classes are a proven way to get them to assess their triggers and respond in healthy ways.
Therapy can also help with identifying causes of anger and any emotions men are using to mask. Family therapy can also help make loved ones more equipped to recognize and help men through their triggers.
Finally, the MHF says “it is also a good idea to find ways to channel this energy positively to ensure that it does not have a destructive impact on yourself or others, for instance, through increased aggression. Such productive ways of channeling anger could include taking part in high-intensity sports, such as swimming, martial arts or basketball, or engaging in the arts.”
Anger is normal, and with proper anger management men can express it in healthy ways that lower and eliminate instances of raging and hurting others or themselves.
By Dana Malcolm
Staff Writer
#TurksandCaicos, June 5, 2023 – The Turks and Caicos has recorded its first case of cholera. The update came from the Ministry of Health and Human Services on Monday June 5th.
The positive result came from a stool sample sent from the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre.
The case appears to be an imported one as the individual had recently travelled to Haiti which is struggling to deal with a major outbreak of the disease.
Beset with vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration, the person was tested for the viral illness.
Cholera is spread through contact with the feces of an infected person. This can occur when sewage isn’t treated properly and comes in contact with drinking water, or where sources of water are not properly treated. Drinking or eating food prepared with contaminated water can cause the disease to spread. 
The US National Library of Medicine says If left untreated, cholera has a 25-50% mortality rate. Treatment reduces this dramatically to less than 1%.
Minister of Immigration Arlington Musgrove had told Magnetic Media that the Department of Immigration had implemented a new system to check for cholera infections which had also been in use for any irregular migrants from Haiti.
The National Security Council, NSC had also instructed the Ministry of Health to secure a cache of cholera vaccines for the country’s protection should they become necessary.
Shaun Malcolm, Minister of Health and Human Services today said, “The TCI’s National Cholera Preparedness and Response Plan was updated with stakeholder involvement in 2022 and a number of training sessions were undertaken for frontline workers on Infection Prevention.”
There was no mention, however, of whether the Turks and Caicos Islands was able to secure the vaccines recommended for stockpiling by the NSC.
What was asked of residents is that they “seek medical treatment immediately if they suspect they or their family members are infected.”
The patient is now in stable condition and responding to treatment, informed the Health notice.
The government has sent the sample off to the Caribbean Public Health Agency, CARPHA to determine which strain of the virus is present.
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks & Caicos Islands: When Wal Registre started his career at Beaches Turks and Caicos (BTC) on October 25, 1997 as a bartender, little did he know that 25 years after, he would have risen to the post of payroll administrator within the same organisation.
The Raymond Gardiner High School graduate was always good at accounting and mathematics and had the dream of excelling in the hospitality industry in an area that would best fit his passion and academic strength.
Having been promoted to bar supervisor in 1999, Wal’s vision for growth was still active as he recognised that being a team member at Beaches Turks and Caicos would allow him to excel beyond his comfort zone. Following the completion of a number of courses with the Sandals Corporate University (SCU), he transitioned to the Cost Control unit in the Accounting Department as the cost control clerk.
Wal pointed out that his ability to grow within the company was largely due to his commitment to excellence. The SCU courses that were offered gave him the added training needed to build on what he was able to learn on the job and from his mentors.
“At BTC, training is very important to each employee. There are many opportunities for professional development and with the guidance from the Learning and Development team, and the leaders within the company, team members can truly grow,” Registre added.
One of Wal’s colleagues, Janet King, noted, “Wal’s commitment serves as an example to every team member here. His ability to grow from an entry level position to where he is now shows that everyone can succeed once they put their minds to it.”
While expressing his commitment to his profession, Wal’s dedication and discipline are traits that he values and chooses to pass on to those he leads. In sharing his advice to younger professionals seeking to enter the industry, he noted, “this organisation believes in quality work life balance that will allow each team member valuable time with family. This period helps me to maintain a bond with my family and explore the world. Training within this company is available for everyone and the ability to grow professionally is dependent on each person having the right attitude to grow.”
Release: BTC
Photo Captions
Header:Wal Registre, Payroll Administrator at Beaches Turks and Caicos makes final checks as he goes through documents at his desk at the resort
Insert: Anna Francis, Accountant in the Finance department at Beaches Turks and Caicos and Wal Registre, Payroll Administrator at the resort pause from discussing work related items to smile for the camera
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks & Caicos Islands – Parents and students from the Special Education Unit at the Thelma Lightbourne Primary School were recently recognized by the Beaches Turks and Caicos team during a special session at the institution as part of autism awareness activities.
Children’s Activities Manager Fedeline Julien shared, “educating students, parents, teachers and other adults about the best practices of dealing with children with autism is needed especially in our homes and schools. Children who are autistic do things differently and should be treated with patience and care.”
Robin Cox Foster, principal of the school said, “the partnership between Beaches Turks and Caicos and our school is always welcome. As the only resort on island that is an autism certified centre, they were readily available to share with our students and their parents. The involvement of the Sesame Street character, the presentations from the Kids Camp team to the parents allowed those present to appreciate their roles in being change agents for autism.”
Caring for a child with special needs was highlighted as an opportunity to create a closer bond between child and
parent/caregivers.
Walter Moore, who has a son on the spectrum shared, “being able to deal with the many challenges of a special needs child will assist parents in being more patient and creative in how they care for a child. My son and I are best friends. He is comfortable talking with me about anything and I have to learn how to respect his likes and dislikes and create an environment that makes him happy.”
Beaches Turks and Caicos’ Kids Camp is an Advanced Certified Autism Centre which ensures that team members have the required knowledge, skills, temperament, and expertise to cater to all children. The resort offers age-specific programmes for infants, toddlers, pre-teens and teens.
Release: BTC
Photo Captions:
Header: Tanya Swann (left), Director of Sales, Groups and Conventions at Beaches Turks and Caicos introduces the team of volunteers who were present while Robin Cox-Foster, school principal looks on
1st Insert: Walter Moore (left) Beaches Turks and Caicos team member shares a moment with his son (right) and Sesame Street character Sesame Street
2nd Insert: Some members of the Beaches Turks and Caicos Sandals Foundation team share a moment at the Thelma Lightbourne Primary School during a presentation to the institution
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