MCCCD Program Description

Anger Management

Course: CPD102AN

First Term: 2002 Fall

Lecture 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s) 2 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Provides an understanding of the emotion of anger, explores the types, origins and typical reactions to anger. Covers stress and the need for stress management in relation to anger. Examines personal anger patterns and feelings, and the use of effective interpersonal communications in effective anger management

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify types of anger. (I) 2. Describe origins of anger. (II) 3. Define internal and external anger reactions. (III) 4. Identify personal pattern(s) of anger. (IV) 5. Describe impact of stress on individual and on the individual`s ability to manage anger. (V) 6. Describe the importance of identifying feelings in terms of anger management. (VI) 7. Define assertiveness and describe the difference between assertive and aggressive behavior. (VII) 8. Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills for anger management. (VIII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Types of Anger A. Aggressive B. Passive/aggressive C. Internalized II. Origins of Anger A. Learned behavior B. Physical causes C. Frustration III. Anger Reactions A. Overt B. Suppressed IV. Personal Anger Patterns A. Triggers B. Thought patterns C. Responses V. Stress A. Internal vs. external B. Reactions 1. Physical 2. Emotional C. Stress and anger management VI. Feelings A. Identification of feelings B. Masking by anger VII. Assertiveness A. Feelings and needs B. Assertiveness vs. aggressiveness VIII. Interpersonal Communication A. Learned behavior B. Personal filters C. Communication roadblocks D. Responsibility for effective communication E. Anger management

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 4/23/2002

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