Objectives

• Explore the function of anger
• Identify the costs and benefits of anger
• Identify anger triggers
  • Rejection/Isolation
  • Failure
  • Loss of control
  • The unknown
• Explore multiple skills necessary for Anger Management:
• Mindful self-awareness
• Distress tolerance
• Values clarification/Goal setting
• Motivational enhancement skills
• Cognitive behavioral skills
• Cognitive processing skills
• Communication skills
• Compassion focused skills
• Self-esteem building skills
• Wellness skills (Vulnerability identification and prevention)