What is anger management?

Anger management is a therapeutic approach aimed at helping a person who struggles with anger to identify triggers and develop coping mechanisms, according to the American Psychological Association. The APA reports that people who have anger outbursts have difficulty with frustration and stress.

Anger management therapy helps people with anger issues avoid triggers and situations that contribute to excessive displays of anger, according to HelpGuide.org. Identifying problematic thought patterns and learning new patterns of thinking is another helpful strategy taught by anger management therapists. Additionally, anger management teaches people how to calm themselves and communicate in healthier ways when they feel angry.