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AN OUTLINE FOR ANGER CONTROL
Definition/description of the nature of anger
Anger arises from, always connected to hurt; all anger is, at its deepest, hurt
Anger then is translated from this deep hurt into destructive/self-destructive thinking, feeling and behavior
Styles of anger
The “fast burner”: anger occurs quickly, frequently,
tends to run its course, over and through quickly: a fast burning volcano
The “slow burner”: anger builds up over time, then is
explosion, sticks around, lasts a long time: a slow burning volcano
Identification of expression of anger
Understanding how anger is being expressed in interactions in living
Developing ongoing narrative of specific anger behaviors of person
Specifying concrete anger behaviors of person
Coping with and managing anger
Teaching new thinking in response to anger behaviors
Developing new thinking techniques to use when anger arises
Trying out these techniques; seeking feedback on these attempts
Constructing a list of effective techniques to continue to try out/use
Ongoing assessment/reassessment of techniques
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