Anger Management Malini

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Anger Management


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What is Anger ?

Anger is a normal human emotion that, when handledappropriately and expressed assertively, can provide an

individual with a positive force to solve problems and

make decisions concerning life situations.


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

expressed and when it is expressed aggressively.


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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


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Harmful Anger

Although there are 12 types of anger, and noanger should go uncontrolled for too long...

There are 4 anger types that can becomeespecially harmful.


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Self-Inflicted Anger

Form of anger that is expressed when someone ispunishing themselves for something they may havedone wrong.

Over-eating, starving themselves,

and inflicting wounds by cutting

themselves.

It can be very dangerous if it goes on for too long.


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Behavioral Anger This type of anger consists of aggressive and cruel

actions.

It leans mostly on the physical side. It usually startsas 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.


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Judgmental Anger

It is closely related to verbal anger.

This type of anger makes everyone involved feeluneasy or causes self esteem issues for the victims.

A person exhibiting this form of anger puts otherpeople down and makes other people feel worthlessas a person.


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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 itcan be expressed verbally, and physically at other times.

Volatile anger is like a volcano before it erupts...


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The difference betweenAnger 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 andexpress your anger appropriately.

Anger has positive andnegative functions


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Aggression

Is one way that individuals express anger

Is a behavior that is intended to threaten or injurethe victims security or self-esteem

Can cause damage with words, fists, or weapons,but it is virtually always designed to punish.


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Environmental FactorsSeveral environmental factors have been associatedwith 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


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Characteristics of Anger

Anger can be identified by a cluster or characteristicsthat include

Frowning

Clenched fists

Low-pitched words forced through clenched teeth

Yelling and shouting


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Characteristics of Anger

Intense or no eye contact Easily offended

Defensive

Passive-aggressive Emotional over control and flushed face

Intense discomfort

Tension


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Identify..Feelings

A range of feelingsincluding anger: Embarrassment

Excitement

Disappointment

Jealousy

Fear

Helpless Sadness

Left-out

Identify..Feelings

A range of feelingsincluding anger:

Identify..Feelings

A range of feelingsincluding anger:


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Anger cuesAnger 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 responsecauses the following changes to occur in the body:

Increased musclestrength

Adrenaline increases

Decreased sensitivity topain

Increased alertness Tensed eyebrows

Pursed lips

Reddening of the face

Rapid breathing

Increase in heart rate Rise in blood pressure

Increased sweatingfrom the sweat glands

in the face Sweaty palms

Dryness of the mouth


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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 theseaggressive 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


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Ways to Keep Cool:

1. Get exercise every day.

2. Eat right.3. Get enough sleep.

4. Learn to relax.

5. Know your feelings.

6. Write about those feelings

7. Find a quiet place.

8. Take a time out.

9. Find fun distractions.10. Make good decisions about what you see and hear.

11. Choose friends who make you feel good.

12. Learn to forgive and forget.

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