This course provides participants with a scientific and practical understanding of anger—its causes, physiological and psychological mechanisms—and teaches healthy, safe methods to manage it. The course covers recognizing anger signs, emotion-regulation techniques, cognitive and behavioral strategies to change reactive patterns, and hands-on training in communication and problem-solving skills to reduce escalation and improve personal and professional relationships.
Objectives:
- Define anger and understand its physiological and psychological aspects.
- Identify triggers and cognitive-behavioral patterns that lead to anger outbursts.
- Learn immediate anger-control techniques (breathing, relaxation, response delay).
- Apply cognitive and behavioral strategies to change reactive habits (reframing, situational management).
- Develop assertive communication and problem-solving skills to reduce conflict and stress.
- Create a relapse-prevention plan to maintain long-term progress.
Target Audience:
- Individuals experiencing frequent anger episodes or difficulty controlling emotions.
- Parents and caregivers seeking to manage anger and improve interactions with children.
- Teachers, educators, and professionals working in high-stress environments.
- Psychologists and counselors wanting practical tools for anger treatment.
- Anyone wishing to improve emotional regulation and interpersonal relationships.
Course Topics:
- Introduction to Anger:
- Definition and distinction from aggression.
- Physiological response to anger.
- Types of anger (direct, passive, self-directed, chronic).
- Causes and Triggers:
- Biological and psychological contributors.
- Environmental and social stressors (work pressure, family issues).
- Cognitive distortions (overgeneralization, black-and-white thinking).
- Assessment and Diagnosis:
- Tools and measures for anger intensity and frequency.
- Behavior monitoring and self-recording (anger diary).
- Immediate Control Techniques:
- Breathing exercises and grounding techniques.
- Progressive muscle relaxation.
- Pause-and-step-back techniques: stop, count, timeout.
- Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies:
- Cognitive reframing and reinterpretation.
- Structured problem-solving training.
- Controlled exposure to triggering situations (with caution/supervision).
- Communication Skills Development:
- Assertive communication instead of aggression or passivity.
- Active listening and using “I” statements.
- Conflict management and creating behavioral agreements.
- Anger in Specific Contexts:
- Parental anger management with children.
- Workplace anger: dealing with colleagues and job stress.
- Anger within intimate relationships.
- Prevention and Maintenance:
- Building a personalized anger management plan.
- Signs of relapse and strategies to address them.
- Support resources and when to seek professional help (therapy/medication if needed).
- Practical Exercises & Case Studies:
- Guided practice sessions and short role-plays.
- Case analyses and periodic exercises to apply skills.
