Cognitive restructuring helps individuals manage anger by:
- Identifying Triggers: Recognizing specific thoughts and situations that trigger anger.
- Challenging Negative Thoughts: Questioning the validity of negative or irrational thoughts and replacing them with more balanced and constructive ones.
- Changing Perspectives: Developing a more positive outlook on situations that typically provoke anger.
- Improving Emotional Regulation: Reducing the intensity and frequency of anger by altering thought patterns that contribute to emotional responses.