Understanding Anger

Before we discuss specific anger management strategies, it is helpful to first understand the nature of anger.
Anger is a natural emotional that usually stems from perceived threat or loss. It is a pervasive emotion; if affects our body, thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
The fight and flight theory, formulated by Walter Cannon, describes how people react to perceived threat, so the fight and flight instinct is manifested in bodily ways. You will also learn about the phases of anger and the types of anger cycles.