ANGER MANAGEMENT AT ITS BEST

The Anderson & Anderson model of anger management is a program that is increasing its presence in the United States. This model is useful for helping anger management clients excel in four areas: anger management, stress management, assertive communication, and emotional intelligence. Anger management is not about eliminating anger. As we have learned from the model, anger is a natural emotion. It is also a healthy one. However, there is a point when anger becomes unhealthy. Anger management simply helps one to control his or her anger so that it won’t become counterproductive, as well as turning into a force that harms rather than heals.

Stress Management works to help one learn how to juggle the various constraints that exist in her or his life. We all know that people can become so overwhelmed with life that they wind up becoming physically, as well as mentally, unhealthy. Assertive communication is all about stating your needs and wants in such a manner that gives others reasons to respect you. It is better to be assertive rather than aggressive. It is also necessary to be assertive rather than passive. Emotional intelligence is very important, because it is the key to achieving right-of-way outcomes in life. By picking up, and basing your actions, on the emotions of others, you will find that you can influence them to react positively to your needs.

These four areas of anger management are like keys to living a positive and healthy lifestyle. As has been demonstrated time and time again by the general public, people are bound to lose these keys every once in a while. As long as this loss doesn’t lead to the death of others (unfortunately it does at times), it is okay. One can always have duplicate copies made. The goal is to keep the four areas (keys) in a safety box, so that you can always have access to them when you need them the most. The Anderson & Anderson model is good for keeping these keys the shiniest.

Rasheed Ahmed
Intern, Undergraduate Student
Anderson & Anderson
Anger Management Services
http://www.andersonservices.com