Anger Management
Anger management is the process of learning to recognise when you’re becoming angry, and taking action to calm down and deal with the situation in a positive way rather than trying to stop the anger or keep it inside you.
Anger is a completely normal emotional response to an uncomfortable, difficult or threatening situation and often, once we have had time to calm down, we move on from it. However when a consistent level of frustration and anger leads to damaging situations or hurting other people it is time to seek help.
Anger can come in many forms - triggered by internal or external situations, events or people. However, feeling angry and showing it when it is disproportionate to the trigger may have a detrimental effect on you and/or the people around you. Sadly, the efforts we make to contain and control ourselves can often end up fuelling unacceptable outbursts when we are simply no longer able to help keep ourselves under control. The dam bursts! Unfortunately, often, we can end up hurting those we love - “kick the cat” syndrome.
It is important to know the difference between having a bad temper and having issues with controlling your anger. Temper is when you act out in a rage; it is when we allow our actions to be controlled by our feelings of anger. Therefore anger is the emotion and temper is the expression of it.
Anger issues can be a symptom of other psychological or emotional issues or simply a sign that you are struggling with other areas of your life. Speaking to a therapist or counsellor will help you identify any underlying causes that might be compounding these feelings.
At The Practice, we offer a wide range of help and support for issues surrounding anger management, including; anger management counselling and anger management therapy. Please get in touch with us if you require help or would like any additional information.
Useful Articles
Here's a list of articles about anger management you might find helpful.
How to Control Your Anger
Anger is a normal, healthy emotion. However, it can be a problem if you find it difficult to keep it under control. NHS Article
Why parents are getting angrier
Mike Fisher shows parents how to deal with their rage. He’s busier than ever – partly because children would rather be on social media or gaming
Anger Management: Expressing anger when required
The main problem arises when one fails to manoeuvre anger in a positive direction and lets it take control over one’s better senses. Anger can range from mere irritation to intense fury and rage. The instant natural reaction to anger is to respond aggressively. However, we cannot physically or verbally lash out at every person or object which infuriates us. This is where anger management comes into play.
What to expect at anger management therapy
Anger management therapy can be run as group or one-to-one sessions. A professional will often say that recognising that you have a problem and seeking help is a very positive first step towards solving the anger issues.
Anger: Self management techniques
It is important to recognise when you feel angry or experience feelings that may lead to anger. You should not try to suppress your anger but instead try to understand it and act in a positive way to alleviate negative aspects of your anger.
Recommended Reading
The Life Changing Art of Not Giving a F*ck - Sarah Knight
This irreverent and practical book explains how to rid yourself of unwanted obligations, shame, and guilt - and give your f**ks instead to people and things that make you happy.
Powerful Quotes and Poems to inspire you
Dare we hope? We dare.
Can we hope? We can.
Should we hope? We must, because to do otherwise is to waste the most precious of gifts given so freely by God to all of us. So when we do die, it will be with hope and it will be easy and our hearts will not be broken.
Andy Ripley – England and Lions rugby legend, often described as one of the most colourful personalities in the history of English rugby
Helpful articles often written by our fabulous practitioners.