Anger is a basic human emotion that is experienced by all people.

Typically triggered by an emotional hurt, anger is usually experienced as an unpleasant feeling that occurs when we think we have been injured, mistreated, opposed in our long-held views, or when we are faced with obstacles that keep us from attaining personal goals.

Anger is a completely normal, usually healthy, human emotion. But when it gets out of control and turns destructive, it can lead to problemsproblems at work, in your personal relationships, and in the overall quality of your life. And it can make you feel as though you're at the mercy of an unpredictable and powerful emotion. This brochure is meant to help you understand and control anger.

What causes Anger?

Anger can be caused by both external and internal events. You could be angry at a specific person (Such as a coworker or supervisor) or event (a traffic jam, a canceled flight), or your anger could be caused by worrying or brooding about your personal problems. Memories of traumatic or enraging events can also trigger angry feelings.

How does the Body React To Anger?

Anger doesnt make the blood boil or your eyes see red. But it does cause certain changes in the body. Heres what happens:

ADRENALINE and other chemicals pour into

the bloodstream. THE HEART pumps faster.

BLOOD PRESSURE rises.

BLOODFLOW quickens. MUSCLE tense.

IN OTHER WORDS, the body shifts into higher gear, generating energy needed for action. Learn how this energy can work to your advantage or disadvantage.

Danger!!
Health Problems
Tension Accidents

Danger!!

Danger!!

Failing to deal with your anger may lead to:

Interpersonal Problems
Uncontrolled Anger can be DANGEROUS.

It may lead to:

CRIME-ABUSE-MORE VIOLENT BEHAVIOR

Anger ..
It is important to understand anger because the way you express it can be:
HELPFUL: Venting anger can get you fired up so you can overcome obstacles and Achieve Goals.

HARMFUL: When you ignore anger or express it in a negative way, it can hurt you and others.

How does Anger affect Relationships??

Anger can result in domestic violence.
People who are around the angry person tend to shut down in order not to anger that person. Others get their feelings hurt.

Other people become defiant, become indifferent, avoid you, or lose respect for the angry person.

ANGER MANAGEMENT
Anger management does not involve getting rid of all anger, but using anger to enhance your life. We can look at the purposes of anger in both a positive and negative light.

Importance of ANGER MANAGEMENT

The goal of Anger Management is to reduce both your emotional feelings and the physiological arousal that anger causes. You can't get rid of, or avoid, the things or the people that enrage you, nor can you change them, but you can learn to control your reactions.

Why are we angry?

Frustration of our goals Hurt Harassment Personal attack (mental or physical) on ourselves

Threat to people, things or ideas that we hold dearly.

The following are some tips to prevent/control an Anger

A match stick has a head but not a brain

ANGER PREVENTION KIT

When you are ANGRY and UPSET

1-2-3 TURTLE

remember

1 Go inside your shell

THINK before you ACT Take a Time Out

2 Take 3 Deep Breaths

Time to RELAX Calm yourself down

3Walk Away

Think of a good solution

Finally.
Control Your Anger Before it controls you

Since

Anger is one letter short of

D..A..N..G..E..R!