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Managing Anger. Center for Development of Human Services Buffalo State College. Approved by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services 2009, through a training and administrative agreement with the Research Foundation for SUNY/BSC/CDHS. Outcomes.
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Managing Anger Center for Development of Human Services Buffalo State College Approved by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services 2009, through a training and administrative agreement with the Research Foundation for SUNY/BSC/CDHS
Outcomes • List behaviors that stimulate anger • Accept own anger • Identify underlying feelings • Use appropriate methods to express anger Approved by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services 2009, through a training and administrative agreement with the Research Foundation for SUNY/BSC/CDHS
Check Yourself Out… Approved by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services 2009, through a training and administrative agreement with the Research Foundation for SUNY/BSC/CDHS
Ticked Off! Approved by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services 2009, through a training and administrative agreement with the Research Foundation for SUNY/BSC/CDHS
Anger’s Job • Discharge strong emotions • Protect oneself • Correct a perceived wrong • Let others know they’ve wronged us • Mask hurt or disappointed feelings • Not feel so vulnerable • Feel whole or strong Approved by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services 2009, through a training and administrative agreement with the Research Foundation for SUNY/BSC/CDHS
CATCH 22… • Well managed anger is a constructive emotion • Displays of anger are disapproved of, especially by women and children Approved by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services 2009, through a training and administrative agreement with the Research Foundation for SUNY/BSC/CDHS
Recognizing Anger’s Power • Anger is a challenging emotion • We often deal with anger like our parents did or in complete contrast to what they did • We often react to children’s unacceptable and problematic behavior with anger • Poorly managed anger ERUPTS • Anger should be guided by rules Approved by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services 2009, through a training and administrative agreement with the Research Foundation for SUNY/BSC/CDHS
I’M NOT ANGRY! • Many deny their angry feelings • Feelings and events contributing to build-up are often ignored, creating frustration • Very controlling behavior often covers anger • Tension must be released • Denial leads to displaced anger Approved by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services 2009, through a training and administrative agreement with the Research Foundation for SUNY/BSC/CDHS
In Summary… • How might this training help you? • What will you do next time you’re angry? • What obstacles remain in your way? • How are others likely to react to your “new” ways of managing anger? Approved by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services 2009, through a training and administrative agreement with the Research Foundation for SUNY/BSC/CDHS
Unregistered and want training credit? Before class ends, enter the following into (private) text chat to Matthew Fildes (in his absence, to the instructor): Full Legal name Male or female Home address (no P.O. boxes) Area code and phone number Email address (2 on same computer must list 2 email addresses) Foster care agency address (e.g., Harlem Dowling, Westside Center, 2090 7th Ave, NY, NY 10027) Thank you.