Anger and Adults – Although anger may be a healthy, normal emotion felt by everyone at some point, the way we channel it defines whether it becomes destructive or constructive .
Anger management for adults explains the basis of anger management and the numerous causes of anger; in particular stress and various ways to defuse it. Symptoms, personality traits as well as treatments, such as cognitive therapy and pharmaceutical vs. non-pharmaceutical approaches, are discussed. The latter includes a 6-part series covering how to control anger/coping skills for anger.
“Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding.”
Mohandas K. Gandhi
People end up at anger management counseling via various routes. The starting point for progress involves them accepting they have an uncontrolled anger problem rather than blaming others for their actions.
The causes of anger can be many including abuse, attention-seeking, avoidance, conditioning, feeling insignificant, frustration, genetics, intimidation, irritation, being treated unfairly, stress as well as various other factors.
Learn about what is stress, the 2 main forms of it, why it affects people differently, how you can tell if you are suffering from it and what you can do to manage stress.
25 tips to beat stress grouped into Do’s and Don’t – easy to implement yet very effective at lowering one’s level of stress.
Discover the 3 common reactions to stressful situations, the various common personality traits of angry people and numerous symptoms of anger.
Advice for finding help about anger treatment including anger management books, DVDs, the Internet, courses and various other possibilities.
Learn about cognitive therapy and how, as a form of anger management therapy, it can help a person correct negative thinking that leads to anger problems.
Support groups, seminars, out reach programs, camps or retreats targeted at helping people with anger-related issues can prove highly effective for various reasons.
Anger problems can be treated with both conventional (pharmaceutical) and complementary and alternative (non-pharmaceutical) approaches.
Anger management medication can include conventional pharmaceuticals as well as those of a complementary nature. Discover what constitutes best practice, factors determining success and types of medication available.
A look at vitamin B and the scientific evidence for its use in the treatment of mood states or conditions associated with potential anger issues.
Learn about omega-3 and the scientific evidence for its use in the treatment of mood states or conditions associated with possible anger issues.
35 Amazing Herbs For Anger (numerous images) includes how they can help, herbal usage and terminology, as well as important considerations before taking them.
Essential Oils For Anger (numerous images) – the ultimate topic guide about what they are, how to use them safely and effectively, as well as revealing 35 plants oils said to be beneficial for anger issues.
How to Control Anger – Coping Skills for Anger – Part 1: Choosing anger, Reinforcement, Perspective, Seek opinions, Be objective.
How to Control Anger – Coping Skills for Anger – Part 2: Keeping a journal, Honesty, Say how you feel, Brooding, Communication skills.
How to Control Anger – Coping Skills for Anger – Part 3: Venting anger, Time-outs, Being grateful, Self-talk, Visualization techniques.
How to Control Anger – Coping Skills for Anger – Part 4: Prayer and meditation, hobbies, sport and exercise, breath control and deep relaxation, hypnotherapy.
How to Control Anger – Coping Skills for Anger – Part 5: Acupressure, acupuncture, aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, controlled diet.
How to Control Anger – Coping Skills for Anger – Part 6: Music therapy, sleep, massage, pet therapy, herbs, herbal medicine and teas.