Understanding and Managing Anger

Course Code: REL-ALL-0-UMANAN

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029

Learning Objectives:
Recall what anger is, what causes it, and how it can affect thoughts, actions, and relationships.
Identify ways people express anger and simple tools to manage it.

Outline:

Section 1: What Is Anger?

Anger Defined

Expressing Anger

Open Aggression

Passive Aggression

Controlled Assertiveness

Review

Social-Emotional Learning

An Objective View

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Anger Styles and Strategies

Matching Styles with Skills

The Explosive or Aggressive Style

The Hidden or Passive Style

The Chronic Style or the Angry Personality

Review

Timeouts

Cool Your Body

Cool Your Mind

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

References

Subject Matter Expert: Bridgett Ross, PsyD

Bridgett Ross, Psy.D. received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Philosophy from Boston College and then her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University. She is a licensed psychologist in California and was in private practice for 13 years treating various issues including trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, grief/loss, and issues around self-concept, identity, and attachment. Having supervised pre-licensed and licensed clinicians, she maintains an interest in professional issues in the field of psychology. Dr. Ross’ training and work history include Children’s Hospital Chadwick Center for Children and Families, Kaiser Permanente, Alvarado Parkway Institute, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, which informed her focus on providing evidence-based trauma treatment to diverse populations.

 

Writer: Kim Matthews, RN

Kimberly Matthews, RN obtained a nursing degree from Western Kentucky University in 1998.  Ms. Matthews possesses over 20 years of nursing experience with over 17 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry.  Ms. Matthews has extensive experience in MDS, restorative nursing programs, and nursing management.  Ms. Matthews is currently a Post Acute Care Content writer and subject matter expert for MDS.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; in the following settings: All Healthcare Facilities.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.