Get Informed...Anger Management
What Is...
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, "anger" is an intense emotional state induced by displeasure. Anger is a normal, healthy emotion. It lets us know when something is wrong and makes us take action. But when anger gets out of control, people may become hostile or violent.
Did You Know...
People get angry for the following reasons:
- To get attention
- To force others to get what they want
- To lash out if they are feeling disrespected or treated unfairly
- Because they don't know how to express their emotions
- To tease others
- Because they feel an adrenaline rush
What You Can Do...
- Admit that you are angry
- Deal with it
- Brush it off
- Identify and understand the cause, then walk away
- Get a new perspective
- Vent to your friends and family
- Redirect your anger and learn how to manage conflicts
Other Resources
Most of the information above was obtained from the National Crime Prevention Council.
Download the "Making Peace - Tips on Conflict Management" Brochure
Download the "Making Peace - Tips on Conflict Management - Espanola" Brochure
Download the "Calling All Hotheads - Tips on Keeping Cool in an Angry World" Brochure
The above brochures are in PDF format. Download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader
Web Links
APA Online - Controlling Anger Before it Controls You
This site offers an article on anger management.
Anger Institute
This site is devoted to anger management and how to get help.
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