Anger Relapses and How to Deal

Anger Relapses and How to Deal

A lot of people believe that once you start working on anger management, you should never lose your temper again. This is one of the biggest myths about managing anger. Many individuals think that if they slip up and have an angry outburst, it means they have failed and that their anger management techniques are not working. This kind of all-or-nothing thinking is not only unhelpful but also unrealistic. It is completely unreasonable to expect that you will never feel anger again. Anger is a normal, healthy emotion that everyone experiences. The goal of anger management is not to eliminate…
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Things You Can Tell Yourself When Angry

Things You Can Tell Yourself When Angry

When we are angry, it is very easy to get carried away and say all kinds of cruel and absurd things to ourselves (and others!).  One of the most effective ways to decrease anger is to cut out those negative things we say to ourselves and change our point of view.  This information is used in my Anger Management Program.    Next time you get angry, give these a try Will it matter next week, next month, next year? What right do I have that is being violated? Visualize getting along, walking away—Instead of kicking the person’s arse! Look at…
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