Anger is an emotion characterized by antagonism toward someone or something you feel has deliberately done you wrong. Anger can be a good thing. It can give you a way to express negative feelings, for example, or motivate you to find solutions to problems. But excessive anger can cause problems. Increased blood pressure and other physical changes associated with anger make it difficult to think straight and harm your physical and mental health - American Psychological Association
Anger and Trauma
Researchers have described three components of posttraumatic anger that can become maladaptive or interfere with one's ability to adapt to current situations that do not involve extreme threat. Learn more ...
Anger Cues and Control Strategies
In addition to becoming aware of anger, individuals need to develop strategies to effectively manage it. These strategies can be used to stop the escalation of anger before loss of control results in negative consequences. An effective set of strategies for controlling anger should include both immediate and preventive strategies. Learn more ...
Anger Management 1: An Overview for Counselors
Anger. Everybody experiences it and everybody expresses it. It is a natural and healthy human emotion when managed effectively. But it can be a source of various physical, mental, emotional, social, or legal problems when not managed effectively. Learn more ...
Anger Management 2: Counselors Strategies and Skills
Many different strategies and skills for anger management intervention have been tried and tested. Some of the most empirically supported interventions are cognitive-behavioral interventions including relaxation coping skills, cognitive interventions, behavioral coping and social skills training, and problem-solving skills training. Learn more ...
Angry Child? Fix the Behavior, Not the Feelings
When a child acts out, parents should remember that it presents a good opportunity for learning to take place. Learn more ...
Answers to Common Questions about Counseling
Throughout life, there are times when help is needed to address problems and issues that cause emotional distress or make us feel overwhelmed. When experiencing these types of difficulties, individuals may benefit from the assistance of an experienced, trained professional. Learn more ...
Assertiveness
Assertiveness is a manner of behaving that communicates respect for others as well as commands respect for yourself. Learn more ...
Dating Violence
In a study, Molidor, Tolman, and Kober looked at the rates of dating violence for high school boys and girls, as well as the circumstances leading to and the outcomes of dating violence. The researchers discovered that 36.4% of the girls and 37.1% of the boys reported that they had experienced some physical violence in the dating relationship. Learn more ...
Dealing with Biting Behaviors in Young Children
This report discusses why young children bite, how common biting problems are, what interventions might be considered, and how teachers or caregivers can interact with and involve parents in dealing with biting behavior. Learn more ...
Domestic Violence Fact Sheet
Domestic violence, also called intimate partner violence (IVP), partner abuse, and spousal abuse, is a serious, preventable public health problem that affects millions of Americans. Learn more ...
Helping Young Children Deal with Anger
This digest explores what we know about the components of children's anger, factors contributing to understanding and managing anger, and the ways teachers can guide children's expressions of anger. Learn more ...
Intimate Partner Violence
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is abuse that occurs between two people in a close relationship. The term "intimate partner" includes current and former spouses and dating partners. IPV exists along a continuum from a single episode of violence to ongoing battering. Learn more ...
Managing the Meltdown
If the parents don't respond in an effective way, the child learns that having a meltdown or a temper tantrum will help him accomplish a goal. Learn more ...
Parents’ Anger and Jealousy Are Damaging to Children after Divorce
Getting past the "couple conflicts" you've experienced for many years will allow you to focus on your child's needs - and on your own. Learn more ...
Tips for Helping the Child Who Expresses Anger
Some young people turn to violence, because they do not see other ways to endure what they are feeling at that moment. They may not anticipate the repercussions of their violence. Learn more ...
Understanding Anger
People often confuse anger with aggression. Aggression is behavior that is intended to cause harm to another person or damage property. Anger, on the other hand, is an emotion and does not necessarily lead to aggression. Therefore, a person can become angry without acting aggressively. Learn more ...
Understanding Violent Behavior in Children and Adolescents
There is a great concern about the incidence of violent behavior among children and adolescents. This complex and troubling issue needs to be carefully understood by parents, teachers, and other adults. Learn more...