We can help with Anger Management.

Anger is a normal,  healthy emotion. It is something that we experience psychologically and in our bodies. Anger can often be seen in our facial and bodily reactions, including tensing of muscles, breathing faster, pacing or needing to walk around, and flushing with heat. There is nothing wrong with feeling angry. It is ok to feel anger as it alerts us to helpful information such as being frustrated, hurt, or that there is a threat to our safety. Anger ceases to be helpful when we express it aggressively. Aggression is a behavior that leads to the other person feeling unsafe, intimidated, or fearful. Aggressive behavior includes threatening words, breaking things, or physical assault.

Here is a technique to use in the heat of the moment:

1. Stop and notice how you are feeling emotionally and physically
2. Move away from the situation for a moment
3. Take a few deep breaths until you feel yourself calm down
4. If you are still feeling angry once you return to the conversation, respectively assert how you feel or tell the other person you would like to continue when you have processed your emotions further

Respectfully asserting how you feel and standing up for your rights while still respecting the rights of others is called assertiveness. Assertiveness is a key idea in managing anger.

The main thing to keep in mind as you manage your anger is to keep thinking. When you keep your head about you, you are able to respond to a situation rather than just reacting to it. When very angry, it is hard to be productive. So working on a problem when you are able to think clearly, can be much more satisfying. 

If after trying to manage your anger on your own, seek professional help if:  

• Your anger is still spiraling out of control
• Your friends and loved ones are still concerned about how you express your anger
• You are getting in trouble with the law Your job is in jeopardy because of your anger
• You are hurting others