Anger is a basic human emotion that is typically triggered by threats, injustice or frustration. There are three main types of anger responses - passive aggression which involves sulking or pretending everything is fine, open aggression which involves lashing out verbally or physically, and assertive anger which involves communicating feelings respectfully while listening to others. Assertive anger is considered the healthiest approach for dealing with anger in relationships.

2. What is Anger?

3. o Anger is a basic human emotional response
experienced by all people!
o Anger is typically triggered by a threat,
perceived threat (real or imaginary), an
injustice, hurt, or frustration when faced with
an obstacle.
o Anger vary from person to person and from
situation to situation
o Anger is a strong feeling of displeasure with
someone or something, combined with an urge
to fight back!

7. What are the 3 types of anger?
There are three types of anger which help shape
how we react in a situation that makes us angry.
These are: Passive Aggression, Open Aggression,
and Assertive Anger. If you are angry, the best
approach is Assertive Anger.

8. Aggression is one
negative way in which
individuals express
anger
Aggression is intended
to threaten or injure
the victim’s security or
self-esteem
Aggression cause
Aggression cause
damage with words,
fists, or weapons, but
it is virtually always
designed to punish.
Know the difference
between anger and
aggression.
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Anger (Feeling) VS. Anger (Feeling)

9. What are something of the
things which make you angry?

10. Passive Aggression
Many don’t like to admit that they are
angry, because they don’t like
confrontation – this is called passive
aggression. This comes out in things like
becoming silent when you are angry,
sulking, procrastinating (putting stuff off
you need to do), and pretending
“everything is fine”. Passive aggression
comes from a need to be in control. Want
a hand with dealing with it? Read ahead
about ‘assertive anger’.

13. Open Aggression
On the other hand, many people have a
tendency to lash out in anger and rage,
becoming physically or verbally aggressive and
can often times hurt themselves or others. This
is called Open Aggression. This comes out in
fighting, bullying, blackmailing, accusing,
shouting, bickering, sarcasm and criticism. Open
aggression comes from a need to be in control.
Want a hand with dealing with open aggression?
Read ahead about ‘assertive anger’. Sometimes
the anger can be taken out on property or even
on ourselves – see the section on self-harm.

14. Open Aggression

15. Assertive Anger
The healthy way to deal with anger is by being
controlled and confident, talking and listening,
and open to help in dealing with the situation.
This Assertive anger can help relationships to
grow. It means thinking before you speak, being
confident in how you say it, yet open and flexible
to the ‘other side’. It means being patient; not
raising your voice; communicating how you are
feeling emotionally, and really trying to
understand what others are feeling. When you
deal with anger assertively, you demonstrate
that you are mature and care about your
relationships and yourself.

17. Forgiveness is always important; if a person has apologized for
making you angry, or if you realize that the situation “isn’t worth
it”, be open to forgive. And willing to be forgiven and forgive
yourself! This will help you to calm down, and will help your
relationships with others to flourish.
Remember that you are important. Your life counts, and you can
make a difference in this world. If you ever need to talk about
this or anything else, feel free to get in touch with us. We’re here
for you.

18. EVERYBODY GETS ANGRY
• That’s just how it is.
• The difference comes in what you do
about it.
SO:
GET A GRIP!!!