http://www.therapist-psychologist.com/psychology_article en-us N/A admin@therapist-psychologist.com Fri, 16 May 2008 21:52:37 PDT 20 false false false clean http://www.therapist-psychologist.com/psychology_article/articles/62/1/Anger-Can-Be-Positive/Page1.html uncontrolled anger can be quite costly, when channeled properly anger can also be very positive. Among other things, anger can motivate us to work harder to accomplish our goals. This could mean playing harder on the defensive end in a basketball game, studying longer for an exam, or putting in more time when learning to play an instrument.]]> no@spam.com (Dr. Lyle Becourtney) http://www.therapist-psychologist.com/psychology_article/articles/62/1/Anger-Can-Be-Positive/Page1.html http://www.therapist-psychologist.com/psychology_article/articles/59/1/Anger-Management-Using-the-Compliment-Sandwich/Page1.html anger control tools, can be accomplished using a technique known as the Compliment Sandwich.  In order to minimize the other person's defensiveness, you would begin with a compliment (the first piece of bread), then present your complaint or criticism (the meat), and then finish with another compliment (the second piece of bread). When used appropriately, the Compliment Sandwich can be very helpful in managing your anger.]]> no@spam.com (Dr. Lyle Becourtney) http://www.therapist-psychologist.com/psychology_article/articles/59/1/Anger-Management-Using-the-Compliment-Sandwich/Page1.html