Online Class: Anger Management Techniques

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Course Description
Manage Your Anger: A Comprehensive Online Course
Do the aftereffects of unrestrained anger leave you grappling with regret or damaged relationships? If so, our meticulously designed online anger management course might be your pathway to finding equilibrium. This course is more than just theoretical knowledge; it provides actionable techniques and holistic understanding, acting as a guide to reclaim control over one's reactions.
Understanding Anger
At its core, anger is an emotional response to external or internal events. It can manifest as a mild irritation or escalate to intense fury. It's essential to remember that anger, in itself, is a natural and sometimes necessary emotion. However, the real concern arises when this emotion results in aggressive, violent, or disruptive behaviors.
Anger often stems from unmet expectations, whether they're related to other people's actions, situational outcomes, or even our performance. For instance, consider a scenario where you expect a peaceful drive to work, but instead, you're stuck in a bumper-to-bumper traffic jam. The disparity between expectation and reality can ignite feelings of frustration.
However, it's the outward expression of this anger that can lead to conflicts. Lashing out at a loved one in a heated moment, or engaging in destructive behaviors like property damage, can have long-term consequences on relationships, professional life, and mental well-being.
Delving Deeper: The Many Facets of Anger
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Types of Anger: There are distinct forms of anger. Some might stem from feeling threatened, while others arise from perceived injustices or are more personality-driven than situational.
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Responses to Anger: Recognizing how one responds to anger is crucial. For some, it's a verbal outburst, while others might resort to physical actions.
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Anger in Relationships: Uncontrolled anger can strain relationships. By understanding its origins and manifestations, one can mitigate its impact.
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Stress and Anger: Stress can exacerbate anger. Identifying stressors and managing them can significantly reduce unwarranted anger episodes.
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Passive Aggressive Behaviors: This is a covert way of expressing anger. Recognizing and addressing such behaviors can improve interpersonal dynamics.
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Empathy: Cultivating empathy can be a buffer against unwarranted anger. Understanding others' perspectives can reduce misunderstandings and conflicts.
Tools & Techniques
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Control Mechanisms: Learn proven strategies to regulate anger episodes and prevent them from escalating.
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Relaxation Techniques: Incorporate breathing and relaxation exercises to reduce the intensity of anger.
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Seeking Professional Help: Recognize when it's time to seek expert intervention and the available resources.
Why Take This Course?
If anger is the default response to trivial irritants or is affecting your personal and professional life adversely, it's a sign that intervention is needed. The repercussions of unchecked anger extend beyond the individual. It affects families, friendships, workplaces, and communities.
Our course equips you with knowledge, resources, and techniques to break the cycle of reactive anger. By fostering self-awareness and teaching control methods, we aim to help participants lead a balanced, fulfilling life.
In Conclusion
Anger, when understood and managed, can be transformed from a disruptive force to a constructive one. Our course aims to be that transformative tool, guiding you towards understanding, acceptance, and effective management of this potent emotion. Join us, and take the first step towards a harmonious, balanced life.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1. Anger: A Double-Edged Sword
Lesson 1 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-1-Downloadable-9241.pdf
Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete: Lesson 1 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 1 - The Basics of Anger
Assessment: Lesson 1 Review Exam
Lesson 2. Managing Anger Through Historical Insights and Modern Psychology
Lesson 2 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-2-Downloadable-9242.pdf
Complete: Lesson 2 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 2 - Area Responses to Anger
Assessment: Lesson 2 Review Exam
Lesson 3. Recognizing and Managing Anger: A Comprehensive Guide
Lesson 3 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-3-HomeWork-9243.pdf
Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 3 - Identifying Anger
Assessment: Lesson 3 Review Exam
Lesson 4. Understanding and Expressing Anger Effectively
Lesson 4 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-4-Activity-9244.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 4 - Controlling Anger
Assessment: Lesson 4 Review Exam
Lesson 5. Empathy: A Powerful Tool for Understanding and Connection
Lesson 5 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-5-Downloadable-9245.pdf
Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 5 - Developing Empathy
Assessment: Lesson 5 Review Exam
Lesson 6. The Subtle Sabotage of Passive-Aggressive Actions
Lesson 6 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-6-WorkSheet-9246.pdf
Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 6 - Passive Aggressive Behavior
Assessment: Lesson 6 Review Exam
Lesson 7. Understanding the Link Between Stress and Anger
Lesson 7 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-7-Activity-9247.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 7 - Stress
Assessment: Lesson 7 Review Exam
Lesson 8. Dealing with Anger: Effective Strategies for Families
Lesson 8 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-8-WordSearch-9248.pdf
Complete: Lesson 8 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 8 - Anger in Key Relationships
Assessment: Lesson 8 Review Exam
Lesson 9. Professional Guidance for Managing Anger
Lesson 9 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-9-WorkSheet-9249.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 9 - Professional Help
Assessment: Lesson 9 Review Exam
Lesson 10. Mastering Calm: Essential Breathing Exercises
Lesson 10 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-10-Activity-9250.pdf
Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments
Complete: Lesson 10 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 10 - Breathing and Relaxation Exercises
Assessment: Lesson 10 Review Exam
Learning Outcomes
- Define the types of anger and describe how they manifest in different situations.
- Identify internal and external triggers of anger and demonstrate techniques for managing emotional responses effectively.
- Demonstrate the ability to recognize signs of anger and apply appropriate strategies to manage and express it in a healthy manner.
- Identify and describe the psychological, physiological, and cognitive responses to anger and how they impact behavior.
- Identify two personal triggers that consistently lead to feelings of anger and formulate a strategy for responding constructively.
- Recognize and describe at least three physiological signs of anger demonstrated by their body during a typical anger-provoking event.
- Demonstrate methods for expressing anger constructively through effective communication and stress-reduction techniques.
- Recognize and describe the physical and mental cues that indicate the onset of anger.
- Apply mental exercises to recognize and reduce assumptions or stereotypes, enhancing empathetic responses to diverse individuals.
- Demonstrate the ability to identify and articulate another person's perspective in emotionally charged situations to diffuse personal anger.
- Demonstrate the ability to identify passive-aggressive behaviors in everyday situations by listing at least three common traits or actions associated with this behavior.
- Recognize and articulate personal experiences of anger leading to passive-aggressive actions, showing improved self-awareness by describing how they manage them differently now.
- Identify and describe the physiological and emotional symptoms of stress to understand its impact on health and anger management.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
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- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media

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Student Testimonials
- "I really enjoyed this course. I thought it was very informative about what anger management is and how to reduce your anger and stress. It helped me become more self-aware of my expectations and the journal exercises were further helpful to be able to communicate some of my issues." -- Erin J.
- "I am very thankful for the opportunity to take this course and feel that it was very helpful in teaching ways to recognize and deal with my anger in the future." -- Tony M.
- "I think this course is great. Every lesson is laid out in a way that is easy to navigate. Very informative." -- Erin G.
- "I think this course was amazing and I think the breathing steps and how to take care of stress was very helpful." -- Kiara W.
- "This course was very helpful. I now have the tools I need to address my anger in a healthier way. Complete eye opener! Thank you!" -- Tracy H.
- "I enjoyed the course very much , I did find it challenging at times, as it's the very first self help course that I've ever done...I'm very happy with the outcome and how I feel. I believe the course has helped and improved my anger issues and state of mind. Thank you." -- John L.
- "The course was great I learned so many things that I did not knew before and I also learned about myself, what caused me to be angry and what steps should I take to control it. I think I am more equipped with the tools I needed to control and handle my anger through this course,tkank you." -- Harsimran P.
- "The course, for me, was reflective, offering new insights to control of anger issues. I thought, overall, the course met its desired outcomes." -- George P.
- "Yes this is a very well explained course and every thing is explained in good detail and easy to understand with good examples. It was really very helpful in giving me a insight about my own anger and helped to understand myself better I can definitely enjoy the benefits of this course. Thank you very much." -- Steven P.
- "Very good as it allows me to understand about passive-aggressive behavior which relates to what happen in my life and how I've responded in fits of anger. Thank you with appreciation." -- Cindy juliana R.
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