ANGER-MANAGEMENT SKILLS TRAINING
SOME DEFINITIONS
ANGER is a combination of discomfort,tenseness,resentment,and frustration.
ANGER is an immobilizing reaction,
Experienced when our expectations are not met.
ANGER takes the form of rage,hostility,striking out at others,
Or even the “silent treatment”
ANGER is not simple annoyance, irritation,or disappointment.
ANGER is a choice, as well as a habit!
Like all emotions, it is the result of thinking!
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ANGER-MANAGEMENT IS NOT
Trying to do away with feelings;
Rather
ANGER-MANAGEMENT TRAINING IS
Learning to increase appropriate expressions of anger.
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ANGER CONTROL
Means keeping expressions of anger at a manageable and nondestructive level.
Instead of: Rather:
Expressed rage expressed irritation
Verbal abuse expressed disappointment
Attacking or withdrawing negotiating