You can't get rid of or avoid the things or the people that enrage you. Nor can you change them, but you can learn to control your reactions. The goal of the program is not to eliminate the anger, but to use it as a signal that there is a problem or issue that needs to be addressed. Individuals in the group are taught how to slow down their arousal when angered, so that it can be processed and acted on in a proper way without the negative consequences when it is uncontrolled. While some adults are mandated by the courts to participate in an Anger Aggression program in Austin Texas often called an Anger Management Program, most seek such help on their own. Don’t wait until you lost all the things your care about in your life to change.

Though it is certainly true that all of us get angry at times, some people seem to struggle with intense, inappropriate expressions of anger almost constantly. We can't physically lash out at every person or object that irritates or annoys us. We use a variety of both conscious and unconscious processes to deal with our angry feelings. This can cause serious problems in relationships, jobs and even health. Reacting in anger just keeps us stuck in the past and decreases our ability to mature. Unexpressed anger can create other problems, such as passive-aggressive behavior or a personality that seems perpetually cynical and hostile. People who are constantly putting others down, criticizing everything, and making cynical comments haven't

Expressing Anger

The instinctive, natural way to express anger is to respond aggressively. Anger is a natural, adaptive response to threats; it inspires powerful, often aggressive, feelings and behaviors, which allow us to fight and to defend ourselves when we are attacked. A certain amount of anger, therefore, is necessary to our survival.

On the other hand, we can't physically lash out at every person or object that irritates or annoys us; laws, social norms, and common sense place limits on how far our anger can take us.

People use a variety of both conscious and unconscious processes to deal with their angry feelings. The three main approaches are expressing, suppressing, and calming. Expressing your angry feelings in an assertive—not aggressive—manner is the healthiest way to express anger. To do this, you have to learn how to make clear what your needs are, and how to get them met, without hurting others. Being assertive doesn't mean being pushy or demanding; it means being respectful of yourself and others.

Anger can be suppressed, and then converted or redirected. This happens when you hold in your anger, stop thinking about it, and focus on something positive. The aim is to inhibit or suppress your anger and convert it into more constructive behavior. The danger in this type of response is that if it isn't allowed outward expression, your anger can turn inward—on yourself. Anger turned inward may cause hypertension, high blood pressure, or depression.

Unexpressed anger can create other problems. It can lead to pathological expressions of anger, such as passive-aggressive behavior (getting back at people indirectly, without telling them why, rather than confronting them head-on) or a personality that seems perpetually cynical and hostile. People who are constantly putting others down, criticizing everything, and making cynical comments haven't learned how to constructively express their anger. Not surprisingly, they aren't likely to have many successful relationships.

Finally, you can calm down inside. This means not just controlling your outward behavior, but also controlling your internal responses, taking steps to lower your heart rate, calm yourself down, and let the feelings subside.

Different psychologist, therapist, psychotherapist, and counselor deal with anger and aggression differently.  My approach is evidence based treatment to help you regain control in your life, and live the life you want for yourself.  If you live in Austin Texas and want to manage your anger, this Anger Management program is for you. 

Anger Management

The goal of anger management is to reduce both your emotional feelings and the physiological arousal that anger causes. You can't get rid of, or avoid, the things or the people that enrage you, nor can you change them, but you can learn to control your reactions. There are psychological tests that measure the intensity of angry feelings, how prone to anger you are, and how well you handle it. But chances are good that if you do have a problem with anger, you already know it. If you find yourself acting in ways that seem out of control and frightening, you might need help finding better ways to deal with this emotion.  As a psychotherapist in Austin Texas, I work with many clients with anger and aggression.  There the help you need if you have been living with an anger and aggression. 

My name is Bruno Lepore MA LPC, and I have many years of experience dealing with anger and aggression. I work with a diverse groups of clients in Austin who all have a similar goal of wanting a better life for themselves.  If you are ready to change or have been thinking about changing, call now!