Anger Management

What is Anger ?
Anger is a normal human emotion that, when handled appropriately and expressed assertively, can provide an individual with a positive force to solve problems and make decisions concerning life situations.

 Anger need not be a negative expression. Anger becomes a problem when it is not expressed and when it is expressed aggressively.

Types of Anger
Behavioral Anger Passive Anger Verbal Anger Constructive Anger Self-inflicted Anger Volatile Anger Chronic Anger Judgmental Anger Overwhelmed Anger Retaliatory Anger Paranoid Anger Deliberate Anger

Harmful Anger
Although there are 12 types of anger, and no anger should go uncontrolled for too long... There are 4 anger types that can become especially harmful.

Self-Inflicted Anger
Form of anger that is expressed when someone is punishing themselves for something they may have done wrong. Over-eating, starving themselves, and inflicting wounds by cutting themselves. It can be very dangerous if it goes on for too long.

Behavioral Anger
This type of anger consists of aggressive and cruel actions.

It leans mostly on the physical side. It usually starts as an attack towards someone or something that caused the anger in the first place.
Those who normally get labeled as trouble makers, start fights, and are defiant fall under this umbrella.... and sometimes, rightfully so.

Judgmental Anger
It is closely related to verbal anger.

This type of anger makes everyone involved feel uneasy or causes self esteem issues for the victims. A person exhibiting this form of anger puts other people down and makes other people feel worthless as a person.

Volatile Anger
Unpredictable... This type of anger comes and goes. If a person suppresses something long enough, eventually it will be expressed in ugly ways. Sometimes it can be expressed verbally, and physically at other times. Volatile anger is like a volcano before it erupts...

The difference between Anger and Aggression

Anger is an emotion. It is ok to be angry. Aggression is acting out inappropriately and is not ok. Learn to check your aggression and express your anger appropriately. Anger has positive and negative functions

Aggression
Is one way that individuals express anger Is a behavior that is intended to threaten or injure the victims security or self-esteem Can cause damage with words, fists, or weapons, but it is virtually always designed to punish.

Environmental Factors
Several environmental factors have been associated with an increase in aggressive behavior. They include Physical crowding of people Discomfort associated with a moderate increase in environmental temperature Use of alcohol and some other drugs. Availability of firearms

Characteristics of Anger
Anger can be identified by a cluster or characteristics that include Frowning Clenched fists Low-pitched words forced through clenched teeth Yelling and shouting

Characteristics of Anger
Intense or no eye contact Easily offended Defensive Passive-aggressive Emotional over control and flushed face Intense discomfort Tension

Identify..Feelings
A range of feelings including anger:

Embarrassment Excitement Disappointment Jealousy Fear Helpless Sadness Left-out

Anger cues
Anger cues are changes in the body that are signs that a person is angry. When a person is angry, the anger response begins. The anger response causes the following changes to occur in the body:

Rapid breathing Increase in heart rate Rise in blood pressure Increased sweating from the sweat glands in the face Sweaty palms Dryness of the mouth

Increased muscle strength Adrenaline increases Decreased sensitivity to pain Increased alertness Tensed eyebrows Pursed lips Reddening of the face

Skills needed in dealing with your anger:

1. Identify a range of feelings including anger 2. Identify aggressive acts by self and others 3. Identify the potential consequences to self and other from these aggressive acts

4. Identify self-destructive behavior

5. Identify thoughts prior to aggressive acts

6. Identify internal cues to feelings of anger

7. Develop coping mechanisms for dealing with anger

8. Express anger without loss of control

Ways to Keep Cool:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Get exercise every day. Eat right. Get enough sleep. Learn to relax. Know your feelings. Write about those feelings Find a quiet place. Take a time out. Find fun distractions. Make good decisions about what you see and hear. Choose friends who make you feel good. Learn to forgive and forget.