“Can cognitive behavioral therapy work for anger?”
I have anger issues. Can cognitive behavioral therapy work for anger?
7 Answers
Cognitive behavioral therapy is a beneficial style of therapy for anger. This is not to say it is the only effective style, but it is generally effective. It will typically investigate the root causes and thought processes behind the anger and help you to better understand and manage those impulses.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): CBT is often the treatment of choice for anger management, according to Engle. She says it can help you understand your triggers for anger, develop and practice coping skills, and think, feel, and behave differently in response to anger, so you are calmer and more in control.
CBT is another well-studied psychosocial treatment for anger and aggression in children and adolescents. During CBT, children learn how to regulate their frustration, improve their social problem-solving skills, and role-play assertive behaviors that can be used during conflicts instead of aggression.
Yes! Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a specific type of therapy to help people learn to understand the cause of their emotions and improve ways of managing or reducing the intensity of negative feelings such as anger. CBT focuses on the interrelationships between events, thoughts, feelings, and behavior to identify the source of problems and help patients make changes in thoughts, feelings, and/or behaviors to improve outcomes and quality of life. This type of therapy works especially well as a treatment for anger.
Yes of course. CBT is very helpful if you are committed to it. I suggest you see a psychiatrist to check to see if there is an underlying issue causing the anger issues. You may need a mood-stabilizing medication to assist you as well.
