Anger management therapy is meant to help individuals manage the emotions and physical symptoms that come along with anger.

Because it's not always possible to change the things that make someone angry, anger management instead helps people recognize triggers and learn how to cope with their anger in a more effective manner through anger management skills.

Anger is sometimes viewed as purely a negative thing, but that isn't true. While some amount of anger can be healthy, angry outbursts that harm others or yourself are not good.

Sometimes, anger is a logical response to mistreatment of yourself or others. However, while it's good to express anger appropriately and be honest about your feelings, it's not healthy for you or others around you if you are constantly angry or act violently or cruelly while angry.

Various therapeutic strategies can be used during anger management therapy. Some therapists use mostly one approach, while other therapists use a combination of different therapeutic methods.

Let's go over three of the most common anger management counseling techniques: cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and family therapy.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT is one of the most popular treatment options in anger management. With cognitive behavioral therapy, patients learn to understand their anger triggers and gain better coping skills. Through addressing their thoughts and behaviors, patients can remain in control of their anger.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

DBT is similar to CBT and often useful for individuals who have difficulties with emotional regulation. Using this approach, the therapist helps the patient find a balance between accepting themselves and challenging limiting beliefs and behaviors.

Family Therapy

Family therapy is helpful for individuals who direct their anger at family members. The mental health professional helps the patient and their family resolve conflict and improve communication.

At OneLife Counseling, Jeremy Magin uses a combination of various therapeutic strategies to help each patient and address their unique needs.

Therapy techniques for treating anger surround helping you understand your emotional responses and what triggers your anger. These techniques also help you manage and diffuse your anger and challenge any underlying thoughts that could lead to a loss of control.

Some common techniques used in anger management include:

• Help Identifying Triggers: Your anger management therapist will help you identify situations or thoughts that set off your anger. Perhaps it's because of something from your childhood or a belief you have.
• Strategies To Diffuse Uncontrolled Anger: Your therapist will also teach you various coping skills to diffuse your anger and express your feelings more productively. Some of these strategies include deep breathing exercises or visualizing something calling when you get upset.
• Assistance With How To Express Anger: Your anger management therapist will also assist you in expressing your emotions more positively. They may advise you to journal or learn how to better communicate with loved ones.

There are many potential benefits of attending anger management counseling services. Because intense anger problems can impact every element of your life, anger management can improve:

• Your mental health: Anger can make it difficult to focus and cloud your judgment. It can also contribute to or be a symptom of other mental health concerns, such as anxiety or depression.
• Your physical health: Anger also has physical symptoms. It fills your body with adrenaline, which raises your heart rate and blood pressure. Anger also causes muscle tension. Feeling angry constantly can lead to physical health issues.
• Your relationships: Anger issues can ruin relationships. Your loved ones may take the brunt of your outbursts, and they may not feel safe with you as a result.
• Your career: When you have anger issues, it can make it difficult to focus on work or school. You may also have difficulties with interpersonal relationships and conflict.

With the help of anger management therapy sessions, you can improve your life and find increased happiness.

While you may try to address anger problems on your own, it's not always possible to do so. A trained mental health professional has specific education in human behavior and psychology. They can also act as an objective person to help you sort through traumas, anxieties, or upsetting life circumstances.

Finally, a mental health professional can provide support through other mental health struggles or refer you to a specialist if you need further assistance, such as medication.

While everyone feels angry sometimes, it's important to. develop coping skills so that uncontrolled anger does not' negatively impact your life. Anger issues often stem from underlying mental health issues or traumas, so Jeremy Magin will work with you on anger management skills and on helping you heal from what is causing your anger.

OneLife Counseling offers in-person and telehealth therapy sessions for patients in Denver and throughout Colorado. Contact us to set up a free consultation.