The document discusses anger management and controlling anger. It defines anger and explains common reasons why people get angry, such as perceived injustice, wasted time, or unexpected misfortunes. It introduces the "anger thermometer" scale to help people gauge their anger levels from 1-10. The document provides strategies for controlling anger, such as taking deep breaths, asking yourself questions to reframe the situation, and focusing on problem-solving rather than reacting angrily. It emphasizes that people are in control of their own emotions and can choose not to get angry by thinking problems through calmly instead of immediately reacting. The consequences of uncontrolled anger are also briefly mentioned.

2. ANGER MANAGEMENT

3. ANGER
Anger is a strong feeling of displeasure, annoyance
or hostility which is aroused by a wrath or ire.
Or the situation in which someone has loss of control
on his emotions.
Anger occurs as a defensive response to a perceived
attack or threat to our well-being

4. WHY DO PEOPLE GET ANGRY???
Perceived Injustice
Being stolen from
Time is wasted
Personal resources are misappropriated
Unexpected misfortunes
The unknown reason
Perceived loss of control or power struggle

5. The Expressions of angry persons

6. THE ‘ANGER THERMOMETER’
• Start noticing your anger levels
• Where are your anger level
• 1-3 is irritated
• 4-6 is very frustrated
• 7-9 is rage
• 10 is explosion

7. WAYS TO CONTROL ANGER
 First deal the situation immediately in a tirade of rage.
 First be SMART and BREATHE
 Take 10 deep breath before dealing with the situation
 After breathing ask yourself a question, “Is this really worth
getting this mad about? Why am I upset right now?
 Do NOT attend the situation yet, ask yourself another
question:
 What is the problem here and how can I solve it?
 Then of you are not furious and are able to deal with the
situation in a relatively calm manner, go and solve the
problem and stay focused on solving the problem.

8. You are in control of your emotions
 Only you can prevent angry explosions
 You have the ability to decide if you want to get angry
 Take time to think the problem through, do not immediately react
to your environment or the world around you-be the one in
control
 Don’t let your feelings, in the case anger, control you
 Your anger is like a notification, it’s a signal like telling you
something is wrong
 Don’t attack the problem like a caveman with a stick, try to solve
the problem
 Don’t split open the golden egg

9. “What’s better: An erupted
volcano, or the ability to control a
volcano and prevent it from
erupting?”
-Anonymous
It’s a powerful metaphor for having strength of character and
controlling your emotions.

10. Consequences of Anger
 Loneliness
 Fake Friendship
 Submissive friends
 Weak networks
 Societal Punishments

11. It will take time and Practice
 Get into good habits
 Practice when you are calm
 Implement these strategies when you are angry
 Set Goals