Identifying anger: Are you…

• Reacting with anger more than what would be typical for the situation?
• Having issues calming down once you’re angry? 
• Negatively impacted by your anger — occupationally, in community, or in your relationships?
• Feeling like your anger is persistent and uncontrollable?
• Being told that you are always angry by those close to you? 
• Feeling impulsive when angry?

About anger

• Normal human emotion unless it is persistently negatively impacting relationships
• Can contribute to crime, workplace aggression and incidents
• Chronic anger can manifest itself in physical health problems, such as high blood pressure, chronic muscle tension, chronic pain, etc. 

Treatment for anger

• Emotional regulation 
• Cognitive restructuring 
• Communication skills