Anger Management & Control
Anger is a normal and healthy emotion. We all experience anger at various
times during the course of our lives. However, anger is subjectively experienced
as a "bad" feeling, and indeed it can be very uncomfortable.
Sometimes we feel justified in our anger, and indeed we may be. Anger
that is appropriate (that is, realistic given the situation and to the
degree it is felt) is normal and serves as a call to action (to mobilize,
to guide one's course, etc.). However, anger that is inappropriate (out
of proportion, extreme, explosive, or experienced as "out of control")
is likely to be a real problem for both you and others.
You may wonder: how come I blow up or fly off the handle? What can I
do to have better control over my feelings and behavior? These questions
are healthy responses, and the first step in achieving the goal of anger
management. You may have learned ways of handling anger through observation
or though your own responses to certain situations. Often, maladaptive
ways of handling anger in the present were once adaptive responses. However,
it may be a struggle for you to shed those habitual, reflexive ways of
handling anger, and that's where therapy can guide and help. Cognitive-behavioral
therapy is highly successful in helping people to learn how to manage
their anger and to use more effective, successful ways of interacting.
Understanding how the patterns developed and finding alternative ways
of reacting are key in breaking these patterns that are ultimately self-defeating.
Help begins with a phone call.
Cognitive Therapy Associates (CTA) is a network of experienced therapists
in NYC, Westchester and L.I. We strive to match you with the right therapist
for you. Your therapist will help you to learn how to effectively gain
control over your anger and manage your reactions, as well as to identify
and use alternate ways of handling situations. To inquire about an appointment,
please call us at (212) 258-2577.
Keywords: anger management, dealing with anger, managing and controlling
anger, counseling, anger control.
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