Why Anger Management?

It has been said that “if you, your co-workers, family members or friends think that your anger is a problem, take it seriously and get the professional help you need. Anger is a normal human emotion. However, it is a problem when angry behavior impacts interpersonal relationships. Here are some clues to help you determine if your anger is in the normal, acceptable range or if your anger is affecting your relationships or health:

- Your anger is too frequent.
- Your anger is too intense.
- Your anger lasts too long.
- Your anger is causing health problems.
- Your anger is affecting your relationships.
- Your anger is leading to conflicts with others.
- Your anger is resulting in person or property directed aggression.

If any three of the above conditions are true in your situation, you need to seek an assessment from a Certified Anger Management Provider.

Since anger is not a mental or nervous disorder, it is not responsive to counseling, psychotherapy or medication. Intervention for anger is not covered by health insurance.” **
**(George Anderson, MSW, BCD, CAMF, CEAP Diplomate, American Association of Anger Management Providers)

A Certified Anger Management Facilitator can teach you how to control your anger, how to control your stress, how to improve your communication skills and how to improve your emotional intelligence. Once you learn these new skills, your life and interpersonal relationships can improve dramatically.

Remember, babies are not born angry. Anger is a learned response to stress and a normal emotion. It becomes abnormal when interpersonal relationships with loved ones or co- workers is jeopardized by physical angry responses.

Your motivation to take Anger Management training is to ultimately enjoy a happier and more productive life with few anger related issues.