ANGER MANAGEMENT

What is Anger?

Anger Management refers to the process of recognizing, understanding, and controlling one’s anger to prevent it from negatively impacting personal and professional life. While anger is a natural emotion, unmanaged anger can lead to destructive behavior, strained relationships, and mental health issues. Learning how to regulate and express anger healthily is key to emotional well-being.

Psychowellness Center, a trusted mental health care provider in West Delhi, offers a comprehensive and client-centered approach to managing anger. Their expert team tailors evidence-based strategies to help individuals identify triggers, reframe thoughts, and develop healthier responses to frustration and conflict.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), a cornerstone of anger management treatment, targets unhelpful thought patterns and equips individuals with practical skills for emotional control. At Psychowellness Center, the emphasis is not just on controlling anger but on cultivating self-awareness, empathy, and resilience to foster meaningful relationships and a better quality of life.

Treatment

Anger can be managed effectively through a blend of therapy, skill-building, and lifestyle adjustments.

1. Medication

Although not always required, in cases where anger is linked to mental health conditions, a psychiatrist may prescribe:

  • Antidepressants (e.g., SSRIs)

  • Mood stabilizers

  • Anti-anxiety medications

2. Psychotherapy

Therapy addresses psychological and emotional aspects

Assessment and Diagnosis

Clinical Interview and History Taking

  • Identification of triggers, frequency, and consequences of anger

  • Assessment of interpersonal relationships and emotional coping

Psychological Assessments and Tools

  • State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory (STAXI)

  • Novaco Anger Scale

  • Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire (BPAQ)

  • Anger Diary and Self-Monitoring Tools

Rule Out Underlying Conditions

  • Depression

  • Anxiety disorders

  • Personality disorders

  • Substance use issues

Causes

Anger can stem from a variety of psychological, biological, and social factors:

Biological Factors

  • Neurochemical imbalances

  • Hormonal changes

  • Traumatic brain injuries

Psychological Factors

  • Underlying mental health conditions (e.g., depression, PTSD)

  • Poor coping skills

  • Low frustration tolerance

Environmental and Social Factors

  • Childhood abuse or neglect

  • Exposure to violence or aggression

  • High-stress environments

  • Unmet emotional needs or invalidation

How Therapy works

Goals of Therapy:

  • Increase emotional awareness

  • Identify and manage anger triggers

  • Develop healthier communication skills

  • Improves impulse control and frustration tolerance

  • Strengthen self-esteem and empathy

Evidence-Based Therapies:

  1. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Helps identify irrational beliefs and cognitive distortions fueling anger

  • Teaches alternative thinking patterns and coping mechanisms

  1. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Focuses on emotional regulation and distress tolerance

  • Offers mindfulness-based tools to prevent emotional outbursts

  1. Anger Management Therapy
  • Structured sessions aimed at building skills for expressing anger assertively

  • Incorporates relaxation, problem-solving, and communication training

  1. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
  • Teaches present-moment awareness to reduce reactivity

  • Encourages acceptance and non-judgmental awareness of emotions

  1. Family or Couples Therapy
  • Improves conflict resolution

  • Builds support systems and mutual understanding

  1. Psychoeducation
  • Provides information on the nature of anger and emotional regulation

  • Encourages accountability and long-term change

Types

  1. Passive Anger: Indirect expression of anger through avoidance, sarcasm, or subtle digs.

  2. Aggressive Anger: Outward, intense expression—often harmful and confrontational.

  3. Assertive Anger: Healthy expression involving clear communication, boundaries, and emotional regulation.

  4. Chronic Anger: Persistent resentment or frustration is often linked with unresolved trauma.

Signs & Symptoms

Anger manifests in various forms—some obvious, others subtle. Chronic or intense anger may indicate a deeper emotional or psychological issue.

Emotional Symptoms

  • Irritability or frustration

  • Feeling overwhelmed or powerless

  • Resentment or bitterness

  • Guilt or regret after angry outbursts

Behavioral Symptoms

  • Yelling or shouting

  • Physical aggression (e.g., hitting objects or people)

  • Passive-aggressive behavior

  • Sarcasm or criticism

Cognitive Symptoms

  • Racing or obsessive thoughts

  • Rigid, black-and-white thinking

  • Misinterpretation of others’ intentions

Physical Symptoms

  • Increased heart rate

  • Muscle tension

  • Sweating

  • Headaches or stomach upset

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