BICO 506: Anger Management Dr.

Tim Clinton
Course Description: Anger can destroy not only the people around you but it can eat at the very soul of the individual who harbors it in their life. But is all anger wrong? How do I know when my anger is justified? How can I help those who seem to be characterized by resentment and bitterness in their lives? This lesson points out the destructive process anger takes in our lives and how others successfully manage this powerful emotion.

Course Objectives: At the end of this lesson, you will be able to 1. Understand the definition of anger. 2. Understand how anger expresses itself. 3. Know the causes and effects of anger. 4. Construct a program to help others with anger management. Introduction: Some have suggested that no matter what the problem is marriage conflicts, childhood defiance or alcoholism - anger is usually somewhere at the heart of the issue. Anger is the chief sabatoger of the mind and is the leading cause of misery, depression, inefficiency, sickness and accidents. Although it is a God-given emotion, anger is oftentimes destructive and hurtful. Gods Word is not silent about the issue of anger and

speaks to its presence and its value in human life. Most importantly, we all need to learn how to be angry and sin not.
BICO 506: Anger Management Dr. Tim Clinton I. Definitions A. May be a small irritation or an explosive reaction.

B. An emotional response to a real or perceived injustice or wrong doing.

C. Most distinguish between Anger (as an emotion) and Aggression (often the behavioral response to anger).

D. Speaks to a state of preparedness.

E. Hebrew and Greek Words 1. Hebrew

2. Greek II. Expressions: Anger always finds an expression. A. Repress

B. Suppress

C. Express 1. Negatively

2. Positively

III. Causes A. Threatened or Hurt/Putdowns (Prov 15:1)

B. Sold Out/Betrayed (Prov. 16:28)

C. Learned Behavior (Prov. 22:24) D. Injustice (Eph. 6:4)

E. Physical

F. Rebellion

IV. Effects A. Destructive

B. Constructive

V. Additional Facts About Anger A. Anger Is a God-Given Emotion - Not Necessarily Wrong

B. Anger Can Be Harmful

1. Ventilation

2. Internalization

C. Anger Can Blind Your Eye

D. Anger Can Be Sinful 1. Vengeance

2. Verbal abuse

3. Withholding VI. Managing Anger A. See It 1. Know the Causes

2. Know Your Response Pattern

B. Delay It

C. Control It 1. Imagine the Results

2. Empathize

3. Surrender the Right to Retaliate (Rom 12:19)

4. Healthy Distance (James 1:19)

D. Own It 1. Revenge Must Be Avoided

2. Manage Your Thoughts

3. Pray Matthew 5:43-45

4. Forgive Ephesians 4:31-32

5. Love

BICO 506 Study Questions: 1. What are the causes and effects of anger?

2. Does God ever get angry? Explain. Is anger a sin?

3. What are some definitions of anger?

4. What are some of the ways anger expresses itself?

5. How does anger affect us physically? How do we manage anger in our lives?

Soul Care Notes: Proverbs 14:29 Proverbs 15:1 Proverbs 15:18 Proverbs 16:28 Proverbs 16:32 Proverbs 22:24 Proverbs 29:11 Isaiah 5:25 Matthew 5:43-45 Matthew 7:1-5 Romans 12:19 Romans 14:4 I Corinthians 10:13 I Corinthians 13 Ephesians 4:26 Ephesians 4:31-32 Ephesians 5:31-32 Ephesians 6:4 Hebrews 12:15 I Peter 1:13 Bibliography/Reading List Carter, Les. The Anger Workbook. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson/Word, 1993. Oliver, Gary. When Anger Hits Home. Chicago, IL: Moody Press, 1992. Warren, Neil Clark. Make Anger your Ally. Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House, 1999.