Three approaches to anger management
On its own, anger is fine. It’s a healthy, sometimes necessary feeling to have and make use of in your life. What isn’t okay is out-of-control anger. Constantly snapping at people, flying off the handle over the smallest matters, intensely yelling or even screaming at others can wreak havoc on your personal relationships, cost jobs and even damage your own physical and emotional health.
That’s why anger management counseling is so important. While it’s easy to write off a temperament as something unimportant, it can have a tremendous impact on your life and the lives around you, so it’s important that individuals find help in getting a handle on their feelings.
The American Psychological Association (APA) recommends three methods of anger management for people struggling with tempers:
- Expressing your feelings assertively – and not aggressively – is the healthiest way to vent. The APA cautions, though, that being assertive means being clear and communicative, to allow both others and yourself to better understand what you need and how to get it.
- Suppressing your anger works by holding in negative feelings and shifting your thoughts to something positive instead. This is only meant to be a short-term solution, though, as long-term suppression can lead to passive-aggressive behavior, high blood pressure and even depression. If you suppress your anger, make sure to convert it or redirect it elsewhere.
- Calming techniques require a degree of self-awareness and a lot of practice, but offer the ultimate self-control method of dealing with rising tempers.
One proven method of tackling anger management is by attending anger management classes. At Conflict Coaching & Consulting, we offer affordable online anger management classes with a successful track record of helping people address their feelings in a manner that guarantees total privacy and discretion.
Dr. Carlos Todd PhD LCMHC specializes in anger management, family conflict resolution, marital and premarital conflict resolution. His extensive knowledge in the field of anger management may enable you to use his tested methods to deal with your anger issues.
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