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What is Anger and Anger Management?
Anger is an emotion, a signal that something is not right. It reflects
our hurt, frustrations, and fears. As a human emotion, anger is neither "right nor wrong." It is not the feeling of
anger, rather it is the doing of anger that can cause us problems.
There are also many positive attributes of anger. It can energize us
to strive for
a goal, empower us to protect ourselves or resolve an abusive relationship.
What causes Anger?
Anger springs from everyday feelings of frustration or perceptions of
hardship, or injustice. Some of the factors influencing anger are: stress
levels, learned family behaviors, temperament/personality, feelings of
rejection, powerlessness, needing everything and everyone to be perfect,
etc.
Signs or Symptoms of Anger?
Loss of control, problems with relationships due to outbursts, bottled-up
anger that seeps out as sarcasm or cutting remarks.
Treatment Options?
Anger management, assertiveness and stress management classes, reading
books on the subject, professional counseling, talking about your feelings
of anger.
Information provided by Jim Bottenhorn, MA, LLP, Director of Pine
Rest's Contact Center and facilitator of Pine Rest's Anger Management
workshops.
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More Information
If you would like more information on anger and anger management, please
call one of Pine Rest's outpatient
clinics.
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