A.N.G.E.R. S.M.A.R.T. is the 1st anger management system to use
"solutions" to control anger and aggression instead of focusing on
your "problems."
Problem Experts:
You are already an expert on your problems. You know what anger and
aggression has done to you and your family. Has this knowledge helped you
control it? I didn't think so. Focusing on your problems will only help you
understand where you've been. It can never tell you where you need to go or how
to change it. What you need are solutions to your problems!
Now I don't want to invalidate the painful experiences you might have
suffered in your life that have led you to be angry. Those were very real
experiences. I also don't want to pretend you haven't hurt other people in your
life with your anger. We have to take responsibility for our actions. I simply
want to help you focus on what works, instead of doesn't work, when it comes to
anger.
One way to help you focus on solutions instead of problems is to think of a
time when anger did not control your life! Remember a time when anger was not
the main character in your life story. What was different about this time versus
times when anger was present? How were you different? How do other people in
your life act? Be specific. If someone walked in and observed you without anger
what would he or she see you saying or doing?
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