Trauma-Informed Toolkit: Emotion Regulation – Anger Coping Skills

Trauma-Informed Toolkit: Emotion Regulation – Anger Coping Skills

Anger is a natural emotion and sometimes, there are valid reasons to get mad. However, uncontrolled anger can be problematic for your personal relationships and health. Anger coping skills help you control those strong urges and emotions. Knowing your anger triggers and being cautious around them will reduce the likelihood of your anger getting out of control. If your anger does heighten, deep breathing is a simple technique excellent for managing emotions. When your anger subsides and you’re in a calm state of mind, take a few moments to record your experience to identify patterns, warning signs, and triggers which can help you in future situations. If your emotions feel overwhelming, try to use diversions to distract yourself until you feel ready to deal with your anger in a healthy way. Time-outs also give both individuals an opportunity to walk away from the problem and return once they’ve cooled down. You can’t completely eliminate angry feelings but by making an effort to keep your emotions in check, you and the people close to you will be happier for the long run. For more insight on Anger Coping Skills, click the button below.