Anger Management

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Like any other emotions anger too is an emotion which helps us to express our negative feelings and let it out. Anger also helps us in motivating and finding solutions to our problems. But, when it occurs often and repeatedly it harms us in many ways. Excessive anger is identified as repeated anger, occurring on every small issues or problems, getting into fights and feeling frustrated. Excessive anger also affects our daily life and can also lead to harm ourselves or others around us. All these are alarming signs of having excessive anger.

Harmful effects of anger on physical health

Increasing Blood pressure
Fatigue
Headaches
Tingling
Heart palpitations

Coping Skills

Be aware of triggers and using them for our advantage: Keeping a record of our triggers that make us angry can be used to ignore the situations by being aware of it.
Small changes to our daily routine and lifestyle
Practicing beep breathing: Sitting in a calm and comfortable position and inhaling for 4 seconds through nose then hold the breath for 4 seconds and then exhale slowly through mouth for 6 seconds. Practicing this exercise everyday for 3 - 5 minutes can help in managing anger.
Keeping an anger log: Writing what happened before and after every anger episodes. Keeping a record of our feelings, triggers, reactions and thoughts are helpful in managing anger.
Using diversions: Like reading a book, going for a walk, exercising, cycling, practicing hobby, going for a run, watching movie etc.
Knowing our warning signs: Warning signs like sweating, headache, feeling hot, raising voice etc. can be recorded for being aware of these signs and avoid the divert ourselves into some other things while the signs are still weak.
Seeking professional help: Taking counselling or therapy sessions can also help in coping with anger.

There are 4 types of anger- Reactive, Passive, Chronic and Constructive Anger. Being in any form anger is harmful for us and also people around us. It not only harms our physical health but also disturbs our mental peace and relationships with family and friends. By using the above mentioned methods and making small changes in our lifestyle we can fights and avoid being victim of anger.

Author: Sangeeta Verma

21 February 2024

What are the benefits of a free consultation?

Getting to know the psychologist: You can talk to the psychologist to see if they are a good fit for you in terms of their work style, personality, and specialization.

Defining the problem: You can describe your problem in detail and get qualified advice from the psychologist, which will help you better understand the nature of your problem.

Developing a plan of action: You can get recommendations on how to solve your problem, which methods and approaches may be the most effective.

Feeling supported: You can get emotional support and feel that you are not alone, because the psychologist will listen to you attentively.

Who is a free consultation suitable for?

Those looking for a psychologist: A free consultation can help you make the right choice, as you can talk to several psychologists before making a final decision.

Those who are unsure whether they need psychotherapy: A free consultation can help you understand whether psychotherapy can help you solve your problem and whether it is right for you.

Those who have a limited budget: A free consultation is an opportunity to get qualified help from a psychologist for free, to see if you need further psychotherapy.

Those who may be nervous or hesitant to start psychotherapy: A free consultation gives you the opportunity to overcome your fear of the first meeting with a psychologist, get answers to your questions, and feel more confident.

Important:

A free consultation is not a substitute for psychotherapy.

In a free consultation, the psychologist cannot give you a final diagnosis or prescribe treatment.

The purpose of a free consultation is to help you determine if a psychologist and psychotherapy are right for you, and to give you the first steps to solving your problem.

Potential benefits of a free initial consultation

During this first session: potential clients have the chance to learn more about you and your approach before agreeing to work together.

Offering a free consultation will help you build trust with the client. It shows them that you want to give them a chance to make sure you are the right person to help them before they move forward. Additionally, you should also be confident that you can support your clients and that the client has problems that you can help them cope with. Also, you can avoid any ethical difficult situations about charging a client for a session in which you choose not to proceed based on fit.

We've found that people are more likely to proceed with therapy after a free consultation, as it lowers the barrier to starting the process. Many people starting therapy are apprehensive about the unknown, even if they've had sessions before. Our culture associates a "risk-free" mindset with free offers, helping people feel more comfortable during the initial conversation with a specialist.

It's important to note that the initial consultation differs from a typical therapy session:

It can last from 15 to 30 minutes, with the specialist determining the appropriate length for this introductory meeting.

The free initial consultation is not intended to be a full therapy session. It is an opportunity for the client to learn more about the specialist and their approach to therapy, and to decide whether they want to work together.

The specialist should set clear boundaries for the free initial consultation, including the length of the session and the topics that can be discussed.

The specialist should be prepared to answer questions from the client about their experience, training, and qualifications.

The specialist should not give specific advice or recommendations during the free initial consultation. This should be done during a paid session.