What is ANGER ?

Anger is "an emotional state that varies in intensity from mild irritation to intense fury

and rage."

Myths about ANGER Anger is unhealthy or destructive.

Anger is an all-or-nothing phenomenon

If you don’t let your anger out,

it builds and explodes out.

That angry people yell and scream a lot.

That anger management means

keeping your mouth shut.

Anger is a normal and even healthy emotion

— but its important to deal with it in a positive way.

Uncontrolled anger can take a toll on both your health and your relationships.

FACTS ABOUT ANGER Not all anger is unhealthy or Destructive.

Sometimes Anger is Justified.

Anger is not an All-or-Nothing Phenomenon.

Anger typically occurs in degrees, ranging from mild annoyance to rage.

It is not always necessary to let your anger out.

Anger does not work like steam in a kettle. It is not necessary to release it in order to avoid explosion.

All angry people yell or scream.

People can talk politely even in anger.

Sources of Anger

AVOIDING IS NOT THE SOLUTION

Sometimes people avoid others when they are angry so they won’t show the anger or take it out on others. This can be helpful at times, but it can also lead to isolation and passivity--not dealing with problems, so never solving them.

NEED FOR ANGER MANAGEMENT

Anger management does

not involve getting rid

of all anger, but using

anger to enhance your life.

We can look at the purposes

of anger in both a positive

and negative light.

NEGATIVE EFFECTS POSITIVE EFFECTS

OF ANGER OF ANGER

Bodily system becomes Anger provides cues that

rigid and impure. there is a problem

We damage or abuse others. Helps us to survive.

Broken relationships. Provides us with challenges.

We regret later of what

we have spoken Motivates us to take action.

HOW TO MANAGE ANGER

Identify a range of feelings including anger

aggressive acts by self and others

the potential consequences to self and

others from these aggressive acts

self-destructive behavior

thoughts prior to aggressive acts

internal cues to feelings of anger

Develop coping mechanisms for dealing with anger

When you are ANGRY and UPSETremember…

1-2-3 TURTLE

1 – Go inside your shell THINK before you ACT

Take a “Time Out”

2 – Take 3 Deep Breaths

Time to RELAX

Calm yourself down

3 – Walk Away

Think of a good solution, think from different perspectives

LEARN TO SAY NO

With a smile…

Ways to Keep Cool1. Get exercise every day.

2. Eat right.

3. Get enough sleep.

4. Learn to relax.

5. Know your feelings.

6. Write about those feelings. A short

pencil is better than along memory.

Use it to reduce your anger.

7. Find a quiet place.

8. Take a time out.

9. Find fun distractions.

10. Make good decisions about

what you see and hear.

7. Choose friends who make you feel good.

8. Learn to forgive and forget.

Say sorry at the right moment to reduce the anger of others.

Try to settle things down as soon as possible, don’t

keep grudges.

Forgive yourself and others

THANK YOU