Welcome to the Anger Management course. Simply put, anger management is the process of controlling anger, before this anger controls you. Anger can be an incredibly damaging force, costing people their jobs, personal relationships, and even their lives when it gets out of hand. However, since everyone experiences anger, it is important to have constructive approaches to manage it effectively.

This course will help teach participants healthy ways to express their anger, identify anger triggers, as well as techniques to de-escalate an angry individual. It is not always possible to eliminate the things that enrage you. What is possible however, is learning how to gain control and manage your anger effectively.

Course Outline
INTRODUCTION
Course Objectives

MODULE 1
Understanding Anger
The Cycle of Anger
Is Anger Good or Bad?
Fight or Flight
Common Myths About Anger
Sources of Anger
Knowledge Check

MODULE 2
The Styles of Anger
Aggressive
Passive
Passive-Aggressive
Projective-Aggressive
Assertive
Knowledge Check

MODULE 3
Gaining Control
Recognizing Anger
Using Coping Thoughts
Using Relaxation Techniques
Blowing Off Some Steam
The Triple A Approach
Knowledge Check

MODULE 4
Separate the People from the Problem
Objective vs. Subjective Language
Identifying the Problem
Using "I" Messages
How Anger Affects Perception
Consider Emotions
Knowledge Check

MODULE 5
Working on the Problem
Using Constructive Disagreement
Negotiation Tips
Building Consensus
Identifying Solutions
The Power of Apologies
Knowledge Check

MODULE 6
Solving the Problem
Choosing a Solution
Making a Plan
Getting it Done
Ineffective Problem Solving
Effective Problem Solving
Knowledge Check

MODULE 7
A Personal Plan
Understanding Hot Buttons
Identifying Your Hot Buttons
A Personal Anger Log
Acknowledging the Anger Problem
The Power of Self-Talk
Knowledge Check

MODULE 8
Communicating Your Anger
Using Emotional Intelligence
Cognitive Restructuring
Responding vs. Reacting
Write it Out
Find the Humor
Knowledge Check

MODULE 9
Dealing With Angry People
Understanding the Energy Curve
De-escalation Techniques
Calming Anger With EAR
Avoid Responding With Anger
When to Back Away and What to Do Next
Knowledge Check

MODULE 10
Pulling It All Together
Process Overview
Find Your Motivation
One Change at a Time
Choose an Accountability Partner
Seek a Mental Health Professional
Knowledge Check

ASSESSMENT
Post Test