Managing our anger can be a difficult task; as with most emotions, there are costs and pay-offs to expressing it. Behavioral skills training can help us to manage both the intensity levels and the frequency with which we convey this powerful emotion.
Is Your Anger Irrational?
We know that how we think about things determines to a large degree what we experience, and this is particularly true about anger. Anger is a strong emotion and can quickly become irrational, even when it seems justified. Use cold, distant logic with yourself to avoid your thoughts becoming distorted. The most common forms of…
The Anger Process and How It Affects Our Thinking
The Anger Process
Anger is a two-step process: First there is the pain. It might be emotional, like a feeling of loneliness, loss, or rejection. Or it might be physical, like a headache or a pain in your stomach. This is the fuel of anger. It’s like a can of gasoline sitting there. The…Managing Anger and its Dimensions
Anger is a universal experience; we all get angry from time to time. This post is not about teaching you to never become angry, or to hide your anger. It really is about managing anger. You don’t have to be a psychologist to know that managing our anger is something we need to do well. The goal…