1. Anger management Kumarmahi

2. Introduction All of us may feel and express anger Many of us have difficulties with how we deal with anger Sometime anger is dangerous to us or to others, when it gets out of control and turns destructive and leads to problem Anger can be controlled and it can be used effectively

3. Myths about anger Anger is dangerous We should not express our anger Anger is bad Anger is good Anger is sin Male are more anger

4. Negative effects of anger Bodily system becomes rigid and impure We damage or abuse others Broken relationship “Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.” -Buddha

5. Positive effects of anger Energize us to do something Enable us to assertive Help us to survive It is a way of communication Motivate us to take action Nobody makes you angry without your concern

6. Causes of anger High expectation Faulty perception and thinking Personality factor Poor communication skills Poor emotional control “Anger will never disappear so long as thoughts of resentment are cherished in the mind. Anger will disappear just as soon as thoughts of resentment are forgotten.” -Buddha

7. What do you think? Judgmental Hate Blame Preoccupied Take revenge Distrust “Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding.” -Mohandas Gandhi

8. How do you feel? Frustration Jealous Disappointment Irritability “When you are offended at any man's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger.” -Epictetus

9. “Anyone can become angry - that is easy, but to be angry with the right person at the right time, and for the right purpose and in the right way - that is not within everyone's power and that is not easy.” -Aristotle “When anger rises, think of the consequences” -Confucius

10. What do you do? Express – fight, physical or verbal assault, fault finding, demand, control, put down others, gossip, transfer to someone Suppress – withdraw, cry, guilt, preoccupied, feeling of low, hold it in your mind Transform - use excessive energy deal with the person or situation in a appropriate manner.

11. Learn skills to deal Relaxation Assertiveness Communication Listening Empathy Self regulation Emotional regulation Cognitive reappraisal Stress management

12. Tips to control your anger Learn more about your triggering event Reduce your expectation Learn self-control- delay your response Check the way you think, feel Forgive and accept others mistakes Exercise regularly Reduce alcohol, smoking, coffin Talk to someone you love Get adequate sleep

13. Finally Understand not all anger is bad Do not suppress your anger There is another way to express your anger Any one can learn to handle or cope up with anger, don’t feel bad about you

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