It is an approach designed to help you manage the emotional and physiological arousal that accompanies anger. The aim of anger management therapy is to help minimize stressful or anger- evoking situations, improve self- control, and help you express your feelings in a healthy manner.

TYPES

• Cognitive behavioural therapy

• Dialectical behavioural therapy

• Family therapy

• Psychodynamic therapy

TECHNIQUES

• Identify triggers and responses

• Learning strategies to diffuse anger

• Changing attitude and thought patterns

• Impulse control

• Self awareness

• Meditation

• Frustration management

• Breathing techniques

• Relaxation strategies

Anger management therapy can help anyone who has experiences rage or has anger outbursts. It improves,

• Mental health

• Physical health

• Career

• Relationships

BENEFITS

• Identify triggers

• Change your thinking

• Develop coping skills

• Learn relaxation techniques

• Solve problems

• Improve communication

ANGER MANAGEMENT TIPS

• Think before you speak

• Once you are calm, express your concerns

• Get some exercise

• Take a timeout

• Identify possible solutions

• Stick with “I” statements

• Don’t hold a grudge

• Use humour to release tension

• Practice relaxation skills

• Know when to seek help.