Anger
What is Anger?
Anger is a feeling or emotion and like all feelings, it is your human right to experience it and express it. Anger is a natural response to those situations where we feel threatened, we believe that harm might come to us or others, or we believe that another person has unnecessarily wronged us. Anger can also result from frustration when our needs, desires, and goals are not being met.
When Does Anger Become a Problem?
Problems with anger can arise if it happens too often, if it goes on too long, if it is too intense, if it disturbs our relationships at home or at work, or if it affects our health. Chronic anger is costly both emotionally and physically. If anger is handled incorrectly, or not at all, it can lead to cardiovascular disease, headaches, depression, relationship problems, abuse, low self esteem, addictions, lowered job productivity and chronic distress, to name just a few.
How Do you Manage Anger?
Behavioural
- Relaxation Training
- Breathing Techniques
- Meditation
- Burn Off Anger Energy
- Time Outs
- Talking it Out
- Learning to Be Assertive
Cognitive
- Identifying Distorted Thoughts and Beliefs
- Recognizing Angry Patterns
- Take Responsibility for Your Anger
- Problem Solving
- Positive Coping Thoughts
- Positive Self Concept
Emotional
- Become Aware of Anger
- Feel the Emotion
- Let Go of Guilt
- Learn to Forgive
- Journaling
How do I learn more about Anger Management?
At the Personal Development Program, we offer an Anger Management group to help clients learn to manage and express their anger more effectively. Techniques are shared on de-escalating anger, learning to "let go" of old anger, identifying and changing destructive angry patterns, handling conflict and dealing with the anger of others. Clients can also access individual counselling through our centre to work through personal issues. Learning to manage your anger can convert it from a negative force in your life to a creative and powerful source of energy.
We have a course that deals with Anger, click here to learn more
