Control anger before it controls you Anger is a normal, healthy response to a threat and may be used for a constructive purpose When anger becomes uncontrollable or is unexpressed, it may lead to destructive thoughts or actions Learn how to control it
Anger - American Psychological Association (APA) Anger is an emotion characterized by antagonism toward someone or something It can give you a way to express negative feelings or motivate you to find solutions, but excessive anger can harm your physical and mental health
Understanding anger: How psychologists help with anger problems Psychologists can help people recognize and avoid the triggers that make them angry They can also provide ways to help people manage the inevitable anger that sometimes flares without warning
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Here’s advice from psychologists on how to help kids cope with anger . . . Incorporating visual aids, such as a thermometer, where kids can lower their emotional “temperature” from red to blue Help kids learn words for their emotions When children learn to notice and explain how they feel, they can use words to convey frustration instead of angry behaviors