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Buss, A.H., & Perry, M. (1992). The Aggression Questionnaire. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 63, 452-459.
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Measuring Violence-Related Attitudes, Behaviors, and Influences Among Youths: A Compendium of Assessment Tools, 2nd ed. | National Center for Injury Prevention and Control of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Dahlberg, Toal, Swahn, Behrens | 2005 Download Primary Link Archived Link
Snell, W. E., Jr., Gum, S., Shuck, R. L., Mosley, J. A., & Hite, T. L.. (1995). The Clinical Anger Scale: Preliminary reliability and validity. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 51, 215-226
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Anger management workbook Download Archived Link
The Path to Patience: Six Practical Sections for Becoming a More Patient Person | Caroline Lavelock, Everett Worthington, Sarah Schnitker | 2013 Download Primary Link Archived Link
The Path to Forgiveness: Six Practical Sections for Becoming a More Forgiving Person | Everett Worthington | 2011 Download Primary Link Archived Link
Anger And Irritability Self-Help Booklet | Wellbeing Services South Glasgow Download Archived Link
A guide to controlling anger | S Black, R Donald, M Henderson | 2005 Download Archived Link

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Anger coping strategies | Centre For Clinical Interventions Download Primary Link Archived Link
Dealing with anger and impulsivity | Black Dog Institute Download Archived Link

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Anger, Compassion, and What It Means To Be Strong | Russell Kolts Download Primary Link
Anger management and coping skills | Eastridge | 2013 Download Archived Link

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1: About Anger Download Archived Link
2. Quick Control Download Archived Link
3. Strategies To Manage Your Anger Download Archived Link
4. Relationships Download Archived Link
5. Challenging Angry Thoughts And Beliefs Download Archived Link
6. Challenges To Managing Anger Download Archived Link

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Understanding and reducing angry feelings | Bartholomew, Simpson | 2005 Download Primary Link Archived Link
Anger management instructor guide | VA | 2008 Download Archived Link
Working with anger – some powerful practical tips | Russ Harris Download Primary Link Archived Link
Anger management for substance use and mental health clients: A cognitive behavioral therapy manual | SAMHSA | 2019 Download Primary Link Archived Link
Getting along & keeping cool: A group programme for aggression control | Center For Clinical Interventions | 2001 Download Primary Link Archived Link
True strength: a compassion-focused therapy approach for working with anger | Russel Kolts | 2016 Download Primary Link
Compassion, anger, strength, and moral indignation | Russel Kolts | 2020 Download Primary Link
Cognitive Interpersonal Cycle Worksheet | Stirling Moorey | 2007 Download Primary Link Archived Link

What Is Anger?

Signs and symptoms of anger.

Anger is an emotional response that is associated with a spectrum of other physiological, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral reactions. Physical signs associated with anger include muscle tension, including a clenched jaw, increased heart rate, sweating, headache, or dizziness. Emotions associated with anger may include frustration, irritation, anxiety, guilt, or shame. Behaviors associated with anger can span a spectrum from expressive (e.g., raising your voice, being sarcastic or abrasive) to inhibitory (e.g., withdrawing, focusing internally).

Psychological Models and Theory of Anger

In 1975 Raymond Novaco published an influential analysis of the functions and regulation of anger. He described anger as having the following functions:

an energizing function which increases the vigor with which we act;
allowing for the expression of frustrations;
a self-promotional function;
a defense against feelings of vulnerability, whereby an anger response appears as secondary to a situation that has aroused anxiety.

Evidence-Based Psychological Approaches for Working with Anger

Cognitive behavioral interventions are the most studied treatments of anger (Lee & DiGiuseppe, 2018).

Anger Management

Anger management is a structured treatment designed to foster the self-regulation of anger and aggressive behavior. Anger management teaches clients to become aware of signs and symptoms associated with their anger. Anger management is intended to reduce the frequency, intensity, duration, and specific modes of expression of anger. Intervention techniques include:

cognitive restructuring of an individual’s ways of perceiving aversive events , u nhelpful thinking styles , attentional focus, and rumination;
the use of breathing , muscle relaxation , and imagery exercises to reduce tension and arousal to provocation;
behavioral coping training including assertiveness, diplomacy, and strategic withdrawal.

Forgiveness Therapy

Forgiveness therapy is an evidence-based treatment for anger (Enright & Fitzgibbons, 2000, 2015). Enright and Fitzgibbons have published extensively regarding forgiveness therapy. Their approach views forgiveness as a process involving stages of uncovering, decision, work, and deepening.

Resources for Working with Anger

Psychology Tools resources available for working therapeutically with anger may include:

psychological models of anger
information handouts for anger management
exercises for anger management
CBT worksheets for anger management
self-help programs for anger management
Enright, R. D., & Fitzgibbons, R. P. (2000). Helping clients forgive: An empirical guide for resolving anger and restoring hope . American Psychological Association.
Enright, R. D., & Fitzgibbons, R. P. (2015). Forgiveness therapy: An empirical guide for resolving anger and restoring hope . American Psychological Association.
Lee, A. H., & DiGiuseppe, R. (2018). Anger and aggression treatments: A review of meta-analyses. Current Opinion in Psychology , 19 , 65–74.
Novaco, R. W. (1975). Anger control: The development and evaluation of an experimental treatment . Lexington.
Novaco, R. W., & Renwick, S. J. (2019). Anger management. Common Language for Psychotherapy (CLP) Procedures Retrieved from: https://www.commonlanguagepsychotherapy.org/assets/accepted_procedures/anger.pdf
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