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- Anger Management Course: What You Can Expect to Learn - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Joe JamesHave you been required to take an anger management course? What are such classes like? These courses are not at all like some of the ways they are depicted in popular media. Anger management courses just teach basic life skills. With the help of a counselor participants learn how to ...
Views: 2542 - Anger Management: Common Themes - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Joe JamesThere are lots of resources online to assist with anger management. But how can you tell if some of the things you find online are actually helpful in controlling anger? While the range of good advice can vary quite a bit you’ll find that the vast majority of good anger management articles ...
Views: 2345 - Anger Management for Emotional Intelligence - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Joe JamesCan you improve your emotional intelligence through better anger management? Our capacity to empathise or identify with the feelings of others makes up our emotional intelligence (EI). It is the key to both more fulfilling interpersonal relationships and better anger management. Emotional ...
Views: 1021(1 vote) - Anger Management Classes: How They Can Improve Your Life and Your Relationships - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Joe JamesA recent study in Montana revealed that seven out of ten people sentenced to complete anger management classes by the courts never do so. Most people could benefit from improving their anger control skills simply because most of us never learn these skills at home or in school. So why is there ...
Views: 889 - Anger Management Techniques for the Job Seeker - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Joe JamesHow can learning a few anger management techniques help you in finding a job? Employees with anger issues will find it harder to advance in the workplace. No one wants to work with someone who flies off the handle too easily. Uncontrolled anger can harm not only our personal relationships but ...
Views: 795 - Anger Management Classes for Couples: How to Save Your Relationship - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Joe JamesThese days most of us could use help with an anger management class. As the political debate gets more polarized it may even behoove our politicians and certain TV news pundits to take it down a notch. Because living with someone can be stressful at times, anger control is particularly relevant ...
Views: 1579 - 5 Anger Management Techniques for a Better Life - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Joe JamesAnger management techniques can prevent out of control anger can damage not only your relationships but also your health. Everyone feels angry at times. The vast majority of us, however, never learned how to deal with feelings of anger in constructive, healthy ways. Try some of the anger ...
Views: 849(2 votes) - Anger Managment: 5 Pratical Skills for Managers - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Joe JamesAnger management in the workplace is one of the top concerns of corporate America for some rather unpleasant reasons. Terrible acts of violence in the workplace now make headlines on a regular basis, bringing a new dimension to the phrase "dangerous occupations". But preventing these rare but ...
Views: 923 - 5 Anger Management Techniques for Children - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Joe JamesAnger management techniques for children is a growing field and one that's increasingly important for today's kids. 1) Adult role models are the ones who teach children how to respond to feeling angry. Yelling and screaming and reacting with physical violence is something that kids learn ...
Views: 1332 - Anger Management Techniques for Chronic Anger - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Joe JamesLooking for some anger management techniques to control chronic anger? If so, you are probably here because you see the destructive effects of out of control anger on your family or work life. Chronic anger issues can destroy relationships and damage careers. Don't let this happen to you. You ...
Views: 1124(1 vote) - Anger Management Classes: It It Time for You? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Joe JamesThink it might be time to look into anger management classes? Everyone experiences anger at times, but for some of us, it becomes the primary response to being upset. Usually anger is a secondary response to a deeper underlying issue. Anger control courses can help you understand the source ...
Views: 686 - Anger Management Anytime, Anyplace - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Joe JamesThere's a new smartphone app for anger management. The phone app includes inspirational videos and messages and a journal to keep track of one's progress. While anything that helps people gain control of their anger is good, you don't really need a smartphone app for anger management. Do you ...
Views: 825 - Anger Management and Your Health - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Joe JamesDid you know that learning some anger management techniques could save your life? In what way? Chronic anger and stress can have a physiological impact on your body. People who live with chronic anger and stress are at higher risk of heart attacks, strokes, high blood pressure and a variety of ...
Views: 809 - Anger Management Class: Does This Sound Like You? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Joe JamesAre you stressed out, overwhelmed, at a dead end and wondering if anger management classes can help? Feeling angry as a response to a threatening situation, a response to injustice or a reaction to being hurt is a normal, healthy thing. It's a reaction rooted in self-preservation. Sometimes we ...
Views: 716 - Anger Management Techniques for a New Year - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Joe JamesA new year means new year resolutions and learning a few anger management techniques to improve your relationships is a great way to start. When you are feeling most hurt and vulnerable, it's easy to lash out at others and do things you may regret later on. Anger is a natural, healthy human ...
Views: 1287(1 vote) - Anger Management Skills: Coping With Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Joe JamesWhen things don't go the way we planned, it's normal to feel angry, but when anger gets out of control, a few anger management skills can help. This is especially critical around the holidays when tempers run short and patience wears thin. When we are really angry, it's helpful to remember ...
Views: 1008 - Anger Management Class: You Might Need One More Than You Realize - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Joe JamesHow do you know if you need an anger management class or are occasionally angry? No one wants to acknowledge that they need an anger management class.There are neurological reasons for it, but you kind of go into a type of denial when it comes to acknowledging that you might need help. Many ...
Views: 777(1 vote) - Anger Management Techniques for a Lifetime of Success - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Joe JamesDeveloping effective anger management techniques isn't difficult, but it does take practice. The first step is to recognize that there is a problem that needs to be resolved. Everyone experiences anger, but when it's out of control it can become destructive and destroy relationships. Like ...
Views: 840 - Anger Management Techniques: An Everyday Guide - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Joe JamesEveryone can benefit from learning a few basic anger management techniques to help control anger and prevent it from hurting our relationships. Most people think they already know basic skills such as counting to ten or walking away but how many of these people can actually put them into ...
Views: 840 - Anger Management Class: The 3 Anger Responses - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Joe JamesThe primary goal of an anger management class is to help you reduce and manage your anger before it becomes destructive and out of control. Although everyone feels angry at times, when it's not managed properly anger can become destructive and uncontrollable. There are physiological changes ...
Views: 1407 - Anger Management Course: What is it Good For? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Joe JamesAre you seeking information about an anger management course? We've all been had days when things just aren't going our way. Something happens and all of a sudden it's the last straw and you blow up. We can't control things that make us angry but we can control how we react to anger ...
Views: 877 - Anger Management Techniques: What You Didn't Learn Growing Up - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Joe JamesMost people who struggle with uncontrollable outbursts of anger do so because they never learned anger management techniques. Learning these skills could be the best thing you ever do for successful relationships both at work and at home. Even in the midst of an extreme emotion such as ...
Views: 1138 - Anger Management Techniques: The Top 7 Survival Strategies for the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Joe JamesAnger management techniques for the holidays? This is a time for relaxation and good cheer, an opportunity to share love with family and friends and to reflect upon the year past and the year to come. Making popcorn as the family gathers round to watch "Miracle on 34th Street" or "A Charlie ...
Views: 1278(1 vote) - Anger Management Techniques: A 4 Step Plan - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Joe JamesFor some people, mastering anger management techniques comes naturally. For the rest of us, it's a skill to be learned. Thankfully, it's never too late to learn good relationship skills, including how to manage our anger. Everyone experiences anger but when it gets out of control it's ...
Views: 953 - Anger Good, Aggression Bad - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Joe JamesAnger has gotten far too negative a rap over the last few years. I know that may sound strange coming from a guy who makes a good chunk of his living from teaching an anger management course but I really do believe it to be the case.Anger is part of being human. We all get angry, you just can't ...
Views: 1289(1 vote) - Anger Management: 5 Easy Ways to Calm Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2010 from Joe JamesHave you ever over-reacted to a situation that upset you and ending up lashing out at others in ways that you later regretted? Then you may benefit from learning about anger management. We all feel angry occasionally but learning anger management skills can help us channel our feelings into ...
Views: 1185(1 vote) - Anger Management: Are You an Angeraholic? - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2010 from Joe JamesTo overcome anger management problems its critical to view anger as an addiction that you are trying to change.The reactions I get to this statement is almost always a blank or puzzled stare. What I am trying to say is that over time you reach a sort of physical homeostasis. You get used to ...
Views: 1306(2 votes) - Anger Management Class: Who is it For? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2010 from Joe JamesWho do you suppose is most likely to end up needing an anger management class? Those who are more youthful, with kids in the house and less schooling are the most likely to have anger management problems according to recent research. Scott Shieman of the University of Toronto asked 1800 ...
Views: 942 - Anger ManagementTechniques: Some Simple Ones - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Joe JamesAnger management techniques can help improve your relationships and lead to a healthier, happier life. Everyone feels angry sometimes. Anger management techniques can help us manage our anger in more productive ways Anger management technique #1 –Understanding anger. Anger is a state of ...
Views: 1053(1 vote) - Marriage Counseling: What Kind of Relationship Do You Have? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Joe JamesIn my close to 20 years of being a marriage counselor, I’ve come to the conclusion that relationships often fall into one of four very broad categories. Do any of these sound like you? Fulfilled: You are best friends and lovers in every sense of the word. You feel supported by and are ...
Views: 817(1 vote) - Anger Management Techniques: Stop Using Shorcuts and You'll Stop Anger - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Joe JamesOne of the best anger management techniques I know of is to become aware of your mental shortcuts and to challenge the way that you think about things. This is a 3 step anger management technique: Step One is to become aware of what your shortcuts are. Three of the most frequently used ...
Views: 925 - Anger Management Class: Anger Management Patterns - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Joe JamesAnger management classes are not a one size fits all enterprise. Everyone has a different history, which is why we all have different things that get us angry as my recent posting on anger management triggers explained.I’m proud that my anger management class is planned so that each person who ...
Views: 800(1 vote) - Anger Management Class: Where Anger Triggers Come From - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Joe JamesA good anger management class should help you to better understand your anger triggers. We all have them. For each of us there are certain things that just get under our skin and gets our blood boiling. It's a very personal experience – what angers me may leave you wondering why I am getting ...
Views: 1161(1 vote) - Anger Management: How it Can Save Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Joe JamesPeople often joke about needing to learn anger management before they have a heart attack. Research shows that this is no joke - untreated anger management problems can lead to a variety of physiological problems, including heart disease. A study dating from 2003 by Suarez, et al looked at ...
Views: 1129 - Anger Management Courses: How They Help with Anger - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Joe JamesMany people feel that anger management courses won't work for them. This is normal. And the fact is that some anger management courses are very helpful whereas others are not. Anger is a normal, human emotion, a certain amount of which is considered healthy. Unfortunately, anger can get ...
Views: 875 - Anger Management Techniques: The "I Feel Pretty" Technique - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Joe JamesMost anger management techniques don’t work. Why is that? Well, to be effective an anger management technique must be able to change your emotional state and change it rapidly. That’s not always easily done as your brain may be barreling down a one way track at full speed making it hard for ...
Views: 1608 - Anger Management Techniques – What Makes for Good Ones? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Joe JamesMost anger management techniques don’t work. Why? Oftentimes it’s because most anger management techniques approach the problem from only one perspective. You’re probably familiar with some of these skills – count to ten, take a step back and think about things, try to see things from the other ...
Views: 952(1 vote) - Couples Counseling: 7 Ways it Can Improve Your Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Joe JamesOne of the questions I am most frequently asked is what couples counseling can do to restore a relationship. I can think of a thousand ways marriage counseling can be of use, but then I'm a bit biased and that would make for a mighty long article. So instead here are the top 7 ways couples ...
Views: 1199 - 6 Anger Management Techniques to Manage Your Boss - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2010 from Joe JamesOne of the most important people to use anger management techniques with is that person in your life that you struggle getting along with that you warmly refer to as your boss. You're tired. You're discouraged. You're dejected. You're unmotivated. You may feel that your boss is intimidating, ...
Views: 7522(2 votes) - Three Secret Ingredients of Successful Couples Therapy - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Joe JamesOne of the questions I am most frequently asked is what makes for successful marriage counseling. Naturally the training and background of the therapist is very important in making for a successful marriage counseling experience. However, I am going to focus on that in a separate article which ...
Views: 1387 - Anger Management: Treat Depression to Treat Anger? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Joe JamesHows this for a head turner - the best anger management technique for some people may be to treat them for depression. Depression, goes the old saying, is anger turned inward. In my experience, its just the opposite - anger is depression turned outward. Where am I coming from? Well, ...
Views: 1690 - Online Anger Managment Class - How to Avoid Getting Cheated When Ordering Online - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Joe JamesQuite naturally, one of the biggest concerns about taking an online anger management class is whether or not its legitimate. Far too many of us have spent money on something online that we thought was a high quality product only to find out that it wasn't what it was advertised to be. Online ...
Views: 1215 - Anger Management Class - Three Easy Criticism Techniques - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Joe JamesGiving criticism can be just as, if not even more stressful than receiving it. Studies have shown that people who are about to offer criticism are often concerned that they or the other person may get angry at them and that they will not know how to manage that other person’s anger. According ...
Views: 1611 - Court Ordered Anger Management - Is it Always the Right Answer? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2010 from Joe JamesEvery year thousands of people are required to take a court ordered anger management class. This is oftentimes mandated as an alternative to jail time for people who have been involved in some altercation, verbal or physical, that does not involve weapons or domestic violence. There are a ...
Views: 1227(1 vote) - Anger Management - The Difference Between Anger and Aggression - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Joe JamesMost anger management courses should probably more accurately called aggression management classes. This is because anger and aggression are not the same thing. Anger may lead to aggression, but it is something entirely different. If you ask most people what the goal of anger management is ...
Views: 6706(1 vote) - Why Most Anger Management Courses Don’t Work - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Joe JamesMost anger management courses don’t work and there are two reasons for this. One is because of the course itself. Most workbooks I have seen or courses I’ve attended tend to approach the problem from only one angle – you’ve heard of them – you need to count to ten, you need to take a step back ...
Views: 963 - Anger Management: The 5 Relationship Killers - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Joe JamesAnger Management: The 5 Relationship Killers At times, every marriage or significant relationship has times in which anger management would be helpful. Its pretty hard to live with someone and not get angry with them at some point. Interestingly, research has shown that its not the number of ...
Views: 5745(2 votes) - Anger Management Class - Three Ways Automatic Thinking Fuels Anger - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Joe JamesOne thing an anger management class should help you to understand is that we all use mental shortcuts that oftentimes are very helpful, but sometimes end up fooling us into misunderstanding a situation and getting angry because of it. What do I mean by mental shortcut? Well, if you really had ...
Views: 1515(1 vote) - Marriage Counseling: How to Get the Results You Want - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2010 from Joe JamesOne of the questions I am most frequently asked is what makes for successful marriage counseling. Naturally the training and background of the therapist is very important in making for a successful marriage counseling experience. However, I am going to focus on that in a separate article which ...
Views: 1500(1 vote) - Denial in People with Anger Management Problems - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Joe JamesAnger can be like an addiction in that people are very creative in finding all sorts of rationales for their anger and why they don’t need anger management. At times it can almost appear as if they are in denial about their anger management issues. Part of the reason for this is that the way our ...
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