Understanding Anger

Hour 1

1.    Introduction
2.    Universality of Anger
3.    Anger Myths
4.    Sources of Anger
5.    Anatomy of Anger
6.    Types of Anger
7.    The Anger Cycle

Hour 2

1.    The Anger Habit
2.    Expressing Anger
3.    Measuring Anger
4.    Anger in Special Populations

Hour 3

1.    Anatomy of Anger
2.    Anger’s Upside
3.    Payoffs and Consequences
4.    Anger and Illnesses
5.    Problematic Anger
6.    Managing Anger
7.    Breaking the Anger Cycle
8.    Conclusion and End Note

Learning Objectives

1. Identify definitions of anger.
2. Describe the anatomy of anger.
3. Define common types of anger.
4. Identify the phases of the anger cycle.
5. Describe gender differences in anger expression.
6. Discuss ways in which anger is measured.
7. Describe ways of managing and treating problematic anger.
8. Discuss how expressed or repressed anger can affect physical health.