
Control anger before it controls you
Nov 3, 2023 · Angry people tend to demand things: fairness, appreciation, agreement, willingness to do things their way. Everyone wants these things, and we are all hurt and disappointed …
What to Do When You Are Angry - American Psychological …
Recognize what makes you angry. Empathize with the other person’s feelings. Think of positive things about the situation. H ear what the other person is saying to you. Include “I” messages …
Understanding anger: How psychologists help with anger problems
Nov 1, 2017 · Hundreds of research studies have explored the effectiveness of therapies for treating anger. Several large analyses of the published research suggest that overall, …
Anger - American Psychological Association (APA)
Anger is an emotion characterized by antagonism toward someone or something. It can give you a way to express negative feelings or motivate you to find solutions, but excessive anger can …
Strategies for controlling your anger: Keeping anger in check
Others get angry less often, but when they do it comes out as explosive bouts of rage. Whatever shape it takes, uncontrolled anger can negatively affect physical health and emotional …
The fast and the furious - American Psychological Association (APA)
Feb 1, 2014 · High anger drivers get angry faster and behave more aggressively. They’re more likely to swear or name-call, to yell at other drivers, to honk in anger. And they’re more likely to …
Here’s advice from psychologists on how to help kids cope with …
Jan 11, 2023 · When children learn to notice and explain how they feel, they can use words to convey frustration instead of angry behaviors. Parents can teach emotional words—patient, …
What's behind that smile? - American Psychological Association …
Oct 1, 2020 · “For a long time, emotion researchers have argued about whether emotions are just clean and ‘basic,’ like happy and sad and angry, or whether they are continually changing …
Road rage, traffic jams and why driving stresses us out
Because my very first day, the light turned yellow and I was looking to turn and I stopped and I had vehicles behind me leaning on their horn, visibly angry with me because—I come to learn …
How to help kids understand and manage their emotions
Jan 11, 2023 · Point out when book or movie characters feel sad, happy, angry, or worried. Connect: Studies show that children who have a secure, trusting relationship with their parents …