19
Mar
Psych 1 – General Psychology – Lecture 14
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10
Mar
What You Can Learn in an Anger Management Class
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Is enrolling in an anger management class in your plans for self-improvement or has been recommended for you? Is your hesitancy getting in the way of doing so? Most people who think of taking such a class are undecided for fear of embarrassment. They feel that standing in front of many people and pouring out their problems are an intrusion into their privacy.
Actually, an anger management class does not force you to talk and share your experiences if you are not ready to do so. Participants benefit from these classes since they are taught different ways of looking at the circumstances and people who trigger their anger. In addition, you will be taught the various methods of making your anger go away besides the popular counting to ten or walking away from the cause.
In an anger management class, you are taught how to communicate with others in a composed and peaceful manner so that you refrain from shouting. Communication is a two-sided process: talking and listening. But a common occurrence between couples is a tendency to out-talk the other and blame him or her for the problems that come. As a result, insults are traded and there is no resolution to the conflict.
But taking an anger management class will train you to develop better listening skills so that you can grasp what the other party is saying and improve your ways of communicating your own thoughts to be better understood. Basic rules of communication are learned in a class including not interrupting someone who is talking and avoiding name-calling and sarcasm.
These are simple rules but they will help a great deal in making talking easier so that problems are resolved rather than allowed to fester. Conversation between spouses can actually become civil and polite instead of turning into shouting match every time a disagreement comes up. An anger management class teaches all these in theory and workshops.
The lessons in an anger management session also include learning how to accept certain circumstances that cannot be changed. Anger is a common reaction to job loss, economic difficulties or a terminal illness. But these are events which normally are beyond the person’s control and getting angry will not change things. Learning to accept them is always a difficult task but the sooner you find closure through acceptance, the better are your chances of resolving these issues and doing something to overcome them.
Through an anger management class, you learn that acceptance is not quitting or losing. It is also not a nod of approval to the situation. Acceptance in these cases is simply the realization that there are things which are non-negotiable and beyond changing. Not facing up to this reality will only cause you pain and hurt; dealing with them is the only recourse left to you.
So don’t hesitate to take an anger management class. You will learn a lot about controlling anger and the benefits will extend to the people around you, both in your home and at work.
Jane Hewlett is a freelance writer for www.helpfuladviceonline.com and has just published Insider Secrets to Anger Management
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05
Mar
9 Good Reasons To Take An Online Anger Management Class!
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Anger management classes are now in increasing demand. But how do you know if an online anger class will be the right choice for you? There are many reasons why this is the best option for some people. Here are 9 reasons that people choose to learn anger control techniques online:
1. You have been ordered by the court.
Make sure the program you take will be accepted by the courts. A quality, professional program will provide you with certification that you have completed the course. They will be happy to discuss any questions you may have about certification to meet court requirements and the best programs will offer you a money back guarantee.
2. You are uncomfortable attending a group program. You don’t like discussing personal issues in a group setting.
You can learn the skills you need to prevent serious anger problems and outbursts without attending a group. In fact for some people group therapy can be detrimental. Being forced to talk about private issues can be a problem if you have a history of abuse, depression or social anxiety. These problems are common in people with anger management problems.
3. You do not want other people to know about your problems.
Privacy is a big issue for most of us. Attending a public group therapy session can compromise your privacy if other members discuss what goes on in the group. In small towns it can be very difficult to get treatment and maintain your privacy.
4. You need to start improving your anger problem straight away.
With an online class you can treatment immediately, even if it is the middle of the night. Classes may only run at certain times and locations. You may have to wait until classes are available.
5. You work shift work.
Working shift work can contribute to your anger problem. But it can make it very difficult to attend classes and appointments with counselors. Trying to juggle sleep and anger treatment sessions can be problematic for shift workers.
6. You need to complete a course as fast as possible.
Traditional classes or counseling sessions run for 6-8 weeks and are held one week apart. If you need to complete a course quickly then online anger classes are a good option. A good online course will allow you to complete the course at your own pace. That means if you knuckle down and do the work, you can complete it in 1-2 days. Be sure and check how soon you can finish before you sign up.
7. You have carer responsibilities.
If you have to care for children, a partner or relatives then organizing time away to attend a class can cause added stress. You may have to pay for child minding to get free time. Learning to manage anger in the privacy of your home may be the easiest option.
8. Location and access to transport.
If you live in a regional area or you do not have your own transport them attending classes will be more complicated. There is also the added expense of travel to the class or therapists location.
9. To save money.
Attending classes or counseling can be quiet expensive. Anger management classes online are cheaper because they do not have to pay room rent, instructors wages, or provide workbooks. You usually log into an online classroom at whatever time of day suits you, complete your lessons and download any written material you want a copy of. This can save you a considerable amount of money.
Kate Hardy is a health professional who enjoys working with angry adults and teens. Online Anger Management Classes. Immediate Start! Court Approval Gauranteed! FAST! FREE anger Management articles Here.
02
Mar
Anger Management Class 101: 5 Tips For The Frustrated!
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Many people who have an anger problem feel frustrated a lot of the time. Often the feeling occurs in the build up to an anger outburst. Frustration occurs when you are prevented from getting something you want.
The feeling of frustration will be strongest when you cannot see another alternative way to get the outcome you want. This is complicated by the facts that as your anger increases you are less able to clearly think about other options to solve your problem.
Coping with the feeling of frustration is one of the many skills that you can learn by attending an anger management class. Reducing frustration will help you to manage your anger problem and prevent angry outbursts. Here are 5 tips for dealing with feelings of frustration:
1. Recognize the situations that often make you feel frustrated. Does it occur most at home, work, school or in the car? Do some people make you feel more annoyed and frustrated than others? If you can recognize the ‘risky’ situations it will help you to because you will be better prepared.
2. Learn how to be assertive with other people. The most common cause of frustration is that you cannot express how you feel to other people. You may feel annoyed by someone but don’t express it in an assertive way. So their behaviour continues and your anger rises. Often this leads to an angry abusive outburst. Learning assertiveness skills will help reduce frustration and is a feature of quality anger management programs.
3. Recognize the changes that occur in your body when you are frustrated. You body is constantly changing in subtle ways as your mood changes. By learning to recognize those small changes you will be able to cope with frustrating situations sooner and prevent problems. Common symptoms of rising anger include: faster heart rate and breathing, tightness in the muscles, clenching teeth and jaw, feeling restless and wanting to pace, having a ‘knot’ in the stomach.
4. Distraction is a very effective way to cope with angry feelings. Give yourself to permission to take a short break and do something that occupies your mind and your body. Go for a short walk, read something interesting, talk to someone about an enjoyable topic, read some jokes or play an online game.
Keep a jigsaw puzzle in the office and spend some time on that when frustrated. By spending 10-15 minutes distracting yourself it gives your body time to settle down and your mind time to clear. Then you can think more clearly about how to solve your particular problem.
5. Don’t take your frustration out on other people. If you rant and rave when you are feeling frustrated then you are taking it out on other people. Even worse is the situation where your frustration leads you to scream at others, be abusive and sarcastic or even violent.
You are responsible for the actions you take when you feel angry and frustrated. Leave any situation if you feel that you may have an outburst. Abusive anger causes untold damage to other people. You will only feel worse in a few hours when the feelings of depression and worthlessness that come after an outburst start. Prevent that by leaving a situation.
Kate Hardy is a health professional who enjoys working with angry adults and teens. Online Anger Management Classes. FREE anger Management articles
27
Feb
Anger Management Class That Will Teach You Healthy Anger Controlling Skill
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Anger management means controlling your anger. When you are angry you may talk bad things which may affect our near ones. Because we have language, humans usually have written and verbal sources ie written threats and verbal insults. Hence we may not perceive immediately physical threat, but can feel pain psychologically. Anger can arise without a direct physical threat and without an actual other person is present. As we can envisage the far-away future, therefore, there is fear of twinge which comes up as a result of our imagination.
It may not be based on whatever thing occurring in the instantaneous present. Humans have some behavioral norms related to social survival. If anybody does not follow these norms, other human’s anger arises. E.g not receiving respect. This may break social or interpersonal safety rules. After encountering incidents of others being treated with prejudice, people get nervous and come under the effect of anger, though they are not at all involved in it. So human being experience anger empathetically.
However anger should not make you lose your control. You should be aware that when you are angry, your behavior may improve or worsen the situation. Hence you should learn to manage your anger. Normally when you are angry you can do counting to 10, take a walk, exercise some time, or talk to somebody else about your feelings. These activities usually slowly calm your feelings and after sometime you will not be excited as before.
But if this situation arises frequently then you must think of taking somebody’s help. If your anger lasts longer as time goes on, or if your anger leads into aggression or if your anger is destroying your personal and professional relationships then you must join anger management class which enable s you to talk with other people having same problems. It helps you to understand that anger is natural emotion. There is a difference between anger and aggression. Anger management is essential for well being of everybody. Other people’s success stories will give you assurance to solve your problem. You will get a support group in your nearby area.
Anger should be managed because the mismanaged anger and rage causes conflict in our personal and professional relationships. The situation will change from “Anger controlling you” to “you are controlling anger”. Anger management class will teach you the healthy anger controlling skill. Everybody has it but you need support to apply this to your anger.
