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Acknowledging and dealing with your
anger in a constructive way will enhance
relationships, allow greater
intimacy, and enhance self-esteem.
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Seek professional help, if needed.
The University Counseling, Testing
and Career Center offers personal
counseling and/or a variety of workshops
on coping with anger and
stress.
The University of Akron
Counseling, Testing and Career Center
Hezzleton E. Simmons Hall, Room 306
330-972-7082
www.uakron.edu/counseling
Counseling, Testing and Career Center
Presents
Tips for
Anger Management
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It is O.K. to be angry! Anger is a natural
human reaction to offending stimuli.
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Anger can come from powerlessness and
threat, overreactions to past, mischief,
or even good intentions of others.
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Under reactions to anger, such as denial
of feeling angry and acknowledging anger
inside but smiling outwardly, can
cause explosion of anger later.
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Indirect expression of anger, such as icy
coldness, sarcasm, passive-
aggressiveness, or directing anger at an
inappropriate person or thing, is usually
destructive.
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Overreactions to anger, such as screaming,
hitting, kicking, and assaulting behaviors
often frighten others and distance
them from the person who act
out.
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Recognizing anger is the first step in
dealing with anger in a constructive
way. Everyone experiences anger
differently through feeling hurt,
physiological reactions (e.g., increased
blood pressure, heart rate,
tension in neck and shoulders,
stomachaches or headaches), or behavioral
signs (e.g., sulking, being
more critical, crying, or driving
fast).
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After you recognize your anger, give
yourself some time to calm down
and process what's happening before
you express your anger.
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It is important to communicate your
anger directly to the other person.
During the conversation, deal with
one topic at a time and stick to the
topic. Your statements need to be
specific, simple and clear.
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Sports, walking, exercising, and
tensing and relaxing muscles will
help you release your
anger.
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