Frustration, irritation, and anger are normal human emotions. We often feel angry when our goals are thwarted, or when we perceive that others are taking advantage of us. Anger can be a problem if it is experienced too frequently, too intensely, or if the modes through which an individual expresses their angry feelings include aggression or violence.Frameworks for understanding anger, and techniques for working with it effectively are an essential part of every clinician’s toolbox. This collection of resources has been designed to help your clients to recognize their anger, and to understand the thoughts, beliefs, and assumptions that are precipitating or perpetuating their angry responses. There are also resources for acting assertively and forgiving oneself or others.
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an energizing function which increases the vigor with which we act;
allowing for the expression of frustrations;
a self-promotional function;
a defense against feelings of vulnerability, whereby an anger response appears as secondary to a situation that has aroused anxiety.
cognitive restructuring of an individual’s ways of perceiving aversive events, unhelpful thinking styles, attentional focus, and rumination;
the use of breathing, muscle relaxation, and imagery exercises to reduce tension and arousal to provocation;
behavioral coping training including assertiveness, diplomacy, and strategic withdrawal.
psychological models of anger
information handouts for anger management
exercises for anger management
CBT worksheets for anger management
self-help programs for anger management
Enright, R. D., & Fitzgibbons, R. P. (2000). Helping clients forgive: An empirical guide for resolving anger and restoring hope. American Psychological Association.
Enright, R. D., & Fitzgibbons, R. P. (2015). Forgiveness therapy: An empirical guide for resolving anger and restoring hope. American Psychological Association.
Lee, A. H., & DiGiuseppe, R. (2018). Anger and aggression treatments: A review of meta-analyses. Current Opinion in Psychology, 19, 65–74.
Novaco, R. W. (1975). Anger control: The development and evaluation of an experimental treatment. Lexington.
Novaco, R. W., & Renwick, S. J. (2019). Anger management. Common Language for Psychotherapy (CLP) Procedures Retrieved from: https://www.commonlanguagepsychotherapy.org/assets/accepted_procedures/anger.pdf