What is Anger?

Often when we are angry, the main thing that we are aware of is our angry mood. Our mood can vary in strength from a mild irritation to a white-hot rage. When it reaches its strongest, it is unlikely that we will be aware of much else. However, when we look for causes of our anger, we most often direct our attention outwards, to events or people in our immediate world or surrounding understand that anger is a normal human feeling.

What Causes Anger?

Anger can vary from mild irritation to intense fury and rage. As with all emotions, bodily changes go with it – heart rate goes up, blood pressure goes up as our body is prepared for "fight or flight" (to get away). It can be caused by reacting to things outside us such as other people or events (such as the traffic jam in the first example) or by worrying over our own personal problems. Upsetting memories from the past can lead to angry thoughts and feelings. It is important to note that it is not people or events that make you angry it is your reaction to them that makes you angry.

How MPKP Anger Management Strategy will benefit Students?

• Recognize the difference between angry feelings and angry behavior.

• Identify what triggers their anger.

• Become familiar with their physical anger warning signs.

 • Identify their characteristic ways of expressing anger.

• Consider the consequences of angry behavior.

• Develop constructive and effective ways of expressing and handling their anger.

 • Respond effectively to someone else’s anger.