Anger isn’t always bad, it just needs to be controlled. It’s actually a completely normal emotion, the same as being happy or sad. You can use your anger to drive you, to make a change. It’s when you respond aggressively to the anger that it becomes a problem.

It’s important that you know what causes and triggers anger, as this can help you to manage it. Not everyone will get angry over the same thing. What might seem small to you might not seem so small to someone else.

This course will help you to see how anger can in fact be a good thing. It’ll also look at what happens in your body when you get angry and will help you find your triggers for anger.

In this course we will look at:

1. How anger can be agood thing
2. The causes and triggers of anger
3. The effects and consequences of anger
4. How to tell if you are in denial
5. The importance of a safety network

This course has been created by a leading expert on the subject. A panel of young people has reviewed the course to ensure it is young person friendly. Should you have any questions before, during, or after the course then please speak to a responsible adult.

Please always speak to your parent or guardian if you need further support, or if you need to speak about anything you’re worried about.