ANGER MANAGEMENT

Course overview

The purpose of this course is to provide the learner with a thorough introduction to anger and anger management techniques. The content of the course includes emotions, anger, the beneficial and deleterious effects of anger, triggers, the assessment and diagnosis of anger, and anger management resources and tools, including psychological counseling, additional readings, relaxation techniques, cognitive restructuring, new skills acquisition and a healthy lifestyle. This course contains the content required by the Florida Board of Nursing for disciplinary coursework in anger management. OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this course, the learner will be able to: 1.Define anger and identify how this emotion has both beneficial and detrimental effects. 2.Discuss how anger is assessed and diagnosed, including the need for personal introspection and diagnosis. 3.Manage and control anger with an effective anger management program that includes readiness, self awareness, identification of triggers, a commitment to change and a variety of anger management tools and techniques such as relaxation techniques, cognitive restructuring and new skills development. 4.Utilize community resources, such as psychological counseling, and additional readings to continuously assess unhealthy anger.