The document discusses anger management and provides information about normal and problematic anger. It defines anger and anger management, and lists characteristics of angry people. The causes of anger management problems are described as medical, psycho-social, or due to trauma. Two therapies for anger management issues are discussed: cognitive behavioral therapy and heart coherence training. Finally, ten tips for anger management are provided, such as thinking before speaking, getting exercise, taking timeouts, and knowing when to seek help.
2. “Anyone can become angry, that is easy...but to be
angry with the right person, to the right degree, at
the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right
way...this is not easy." – Aristotle
4. Normal anger
Few times a week
Minor impact
58% of anger episodes involve
yelling/screaming
Less than 10% involve physical
aggression
58%58%
Problem anger
More frequent & intense
Greater physical
aggression
More negative verbal
responses
Increased drug use.
Is anger natural? Is it harmful?
5. Characteristics of Angry people
Less tolerant
Less understanding
Less socially responsible
Distrustful
Competitive
Blame others
Aggressive
Hurtful
Rebellious
6. Causes for development of Anger Management
problems
Medical
causes
• Drug addiction
• Alcoholism
• Mental disability
• PTSD
• Migraine
Psycho-social
causes
• Stress
• Abuse
• Poor social
situations
• Poverty
Trauma
7. Therapies for Anger Management Issues
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Treatment for Anger
Disorders
Help in recognition of self-defeating negative thoughts.
Patients learn to:
• Cope better with difficult life situations
• Positively resolve conflicts in relationships
• Deal with grief
• Mentally handle emotional stress
• Overcome chronic pain, fatigue and other physical symptoms
8. Heart Coherence Training
• Patients learning specific techniques to consciously monitor and alter
their own heart rhythms
• Reduction in their levels of stress hormones
• Increase in the mood-enhancing hormone
9. Anger management: 10 tips to tame your temper
Think before you speak
Once you're calm, express
your anger
Get some exercise
Take a timeout
Identify possible solutions
Stick with 'I' statements
Don't hold a
grudge
Use humor to release tension
Practice relaxation skills
Know when to seek help
11. If you are stressed, you get pimples,
if you cry you get wrinkles,
so just smile and get dimples!!!