Anger and Aggression Management Level 3

Unit 1: Theories of anger and aggression

• Anger and aggression management
• Biological explanations of anger
• Psychological explanations of anger
• Explanations of anger

Unit 2:  Causes of anger and aggression

1. Define what is meant by stress, anxiety and worry
2. How stress, anxiety and worry can impact daily lives
3. Physical consequences of stress, anxiety and worry
4. Psychological consequences of stress, anxiety and worry

Unit 3: Challenging behaviour

• Challenging behaviour and examples
• Circumstances in which challenging behaviour might become apparent
• How challenging behaviour can be assessed
• Strategies utilised to bring about positive behaviour

Unit 4: Understanding the risks of anger and aggression

• Risk factor
• How risks are associated with anger
• Identify circumstances that might be considered ‘risky’
• Identifying risk to prevent anger and aggression

Unit 5: The impact of aggression on others

• How anger is perceived within families
• Managing someone’s aggressive tendencies
• How mediation and mindfulness may help to suppress aggression
• Promoting a positive family environment

Unit 6: Treatment and Support

• How medication can control or eliminate anger
• Approaches in counselling
• Effects of counselling and medication on those with anger issues
• Strategies of anger management