Learn Anger Management Techniques for a Lasting Change in Los Angeles

You know how you feel when you are circling the block and the parking never opens up in Los Angeles? Frustrated - maybe even angry? We have all felt anger from time to time - from minor annoyance to full-blown rage. We do not feel good when we are angry, yet it is a very common emotion. It is also a fact that anger becomes problematic when it impedes your daily life, functioning, and relationships. For instance, flying into a rage, frequently venting out in anger, and justifying angry outbursts can be detrimental to you as well as those around you. This is where learning anger management techniques in Los Angeles can be highly beneficial for a healthier, fulfilling life.

The American Psychological Association (APA) defines anger management as the skills you develop to reduce the physiological and emotional reactions to the events that enrage you.

You cannot always change things that anger you, yet uncontrolled anger can take a toll on your relationships and personal well-being. So, what you can do is control the way you react to the person or circumstances in life that can intensely affect you.

Linda Whiteside, Clinical Supervisor at the NuView Treatment Center, says, “At our Los Angeles facility, we offer anger management in a therapeutic format that happens in both one-on-one and group settings. At the same time, you can also attend specific anger management classes to learn anger management techniques to keep your temper in check.”

We all get angry at different things, but here are some common reasons why you may feel angry:

• Anger-provoking events, like unfair treatment
• Personal troubles, like social, occupational, and/or money troubles
• Family history of anger-related concerns
• Negative past experiences
• Trauma, abuse, or neglect
• Bereavement and grief
• Underlying psychological concerns like depression, grief, OCD, ADHD, bipolar disorders, oppositional defiant disorder, and intermittent explosive disorder.
• Substance misuse.

Depending on your reasons, anger management sessions are tailored to your needs and goals or integrated into broader rehab options for substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns to reduce anger in the following ways:

• Explore the reasons behind your anger and your ways of expressing anger.
• Develop productive communication skills and problem-solving skills.
• Relaxation techniques.

Some of the most commonly recognizable signs that indicate why you may need anger management:

• The anger is disproportionate to the event that provoked it.
• Frequently present physical signs of anger - like going red in the face, feeling hot, grinding teeth, clenching fists, increased heart rate, and headaches.
• Unable to keep temper in check, especially during anger-provoking events.
• Getting into frequent arguments with near and dear, and even strangers.
• Clinging on to the feeling of anger.
• Destroying objects when angry.
• Withdrawing socially can range from sulking to feeling physically ill.
• Struggling to maintain healthy relationships.
• Holding grudges.
• Regretting angry outbursts after they have taken place.
• Engaging in substance misuse.
• Getting into trouble with the law.

Linda Whiteside suggests, “If you are someone you care for is showing these signs, it might be an indication you can benefit from our anger management sessions in Los Angeles. More than 75% of our clients report experiencing a 65% reduction in anger-related emotions and greater control within just a few sessions.”

In the blink of an eye, anger can adversely affect different areas of your life. So, here are some effective ways you can control your anger before it controls you:

Effective Problem-Solving

Most of the time, the reasons for our anger can be resolved. This is where problem-solving comes in. Problem-solving is when you identify the problem, think of all the alternatives (ways) of solving the problem, choose the best possible alternative, implement the plan of action, and sustain the outcome.

Please remember, while many problems in our lives have a fix, even an easy fix, you must not try to control everything.

Relaxation

The age-old advice - breathe, relax. Simple tools like deep breathing exercises, like breathing in and breathing out via the diaphragm, can allow you to calm down before you say or do something that you regret later on.

Open, Clear Communication

When you think about why you are angry, is it possible that you have assumed a lot of things that may not be true? Most likely, the answer is yes. So, there is a simple fix to this - communication.

When you are open and clear in your communication, you are able to express yourself clearly. At the same time, communication must be two-way - you need to listen to the other person as well. This can resolve many conflicts, and you can find that there is no reason to let your anger get to you.

Cognitive Restructuring

Cognitive restructuring is a cognitive behavioral therapy technique. It is when you identify your unhelpful thinking patterns and restructure them into something productive.

For instance, instead of thinking, “This is terrible, nothing will ever be fine!”, if you think, “This is frustrating, and I am upset with it. However, getting angry is not going to fix it either,” you can change the way you think, which will positively impact your anger-related emotions and behavior as well.

Exercise

Regular physical and psychological exercises are healthy for your mind and body. They also uplift your mood and play a role in reducing anger.

Humor

Humor is the best medicine. There is a reason for this - it reduces cortisol levels (the stress hormone) and heightens your sense of well-being. Humor can become a weapon with which you can navigate difficult circumstances and diffuse your anger to a great extent.

Humor does not mean you laugh things off or become too sarcastic; it means you use humor to constructively deal with the root of your anger.

Remove Yourself

Remember time out? Time-out is a technique wherein you remove yourself from a stressful environment and move to a quieter environment to relax.

Sometimes, the environment you are in can be very toxic in that it can provoke your anger frequently and intensely. Therefore, removing yourself from the environment can be useful in reducing your anger.

Counseling or Therapy

Anger management cannot always be achieved on your own; it is not meant to be either. If you are struggling with anger to the point that it is disturbing your daily life, health, and relationships, you can benefit from counseling or psychotherapy, where you will explore the reasons for your anger and learn how you can control your anger issues.

Anger management sessions are offered in both individual and group settings, where you work with a therapist to understand the root causes of your anger and learn healthier ways to manage it.

At NuView, we take a personalized approach to create an anger management plan tailored to you. Led by a licensed therapist, you will develop practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns, regulate emotions, and respond more effectively.

Please connect with us at (323) 307-7997 today!

1. What is anger?

Anger is a common emotion in response to upsetting or threatening events.

2. How can anger affect me?

When anger is too frequent and too heavy, it can impact your physical and psychological health, education, career, and relationships.

3. How can anger management help me?

When you learn to manage and express your anger in productive ways, you build healthier relationships, meet your goals, and lead a more fulfilling life.

4. Is anger management beneficial in individual or group settings?

Both individual and group anger management sessions are beneficial, but it also depends on your needs and preferences.

5. Can anger management sessions be provided online?

Yes, anger management sessions can be provided online via video conferencing and other platforms.