Anger is a reaction. It’s a pseudo or secondary emotion that comes to the surface as a result of other hidden emotions such as fear, pain, lack of respect, lack of appreciation, etc.
Anger is an adaptive response to threats; it inspires powerful and sometimes aggressive feelings to trigger the “fight or flight” modes.
Anger can be unpredictable and -if left untamed- could affect your quality of work and social life. It’s accompanied by physiological and biological changes. The way we are brought up and our cultural background affect the way we express anger. You can be angry about thoughts, people or events.
The Anger Management course is a program specifically designed to help individuals learn about their anger and how they can manage it more effectively.
The course uses the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness practices which encourage participants to become more aware of their thoughts, feelings and behaviors when angry; monitor their anger through self-help strategies; build on their ability to manage stressful situations and practice a variety of healthy responses to anger.
Topics covered in this e-course:
What is really behind anger: Triggers and signs
How the brain works
Cognitive distortions
The cycle of acceptance
When is anger considered to be a problem and how far could it affect general health?
The Johari model
Assertive management and setting realistic boundaries
Problem solving techniques
Using clean language
Fitting in the transactional analysis mode
Acknowledging psychological contracts
Breathing and deep relaxation techniques
Cognitive restructuring techniques
The rational emotive theory
Emotional freedom techniques
Integrated personal development
Humor and energy psychology
When is it healthy to be angry
Glasser’s ‘Choice Theory’
Fisher’s process of personal change
Self-help script for anger management
