ANGER RESOLUTION

ANGER CONTROL

Person/Family/Culture priority

System priority

Needs of the person/family addressed

Needs of the system protected

Willing to dialog about anger issues

Defensive about criticism

Identifies problems

Blames the victim

Invites creative solutions

Demands to "get with the program"

Alliance building

Power struggles

Invites participation in decision-making

Restricts participation

Community modification 

Behavior modification

Develops self-satisfaction

Breeds resentment

Enhances bonding

Marginalizes angry and resistant persons

Builds trust and hope

Increases frustration
and hopelessness

Fosters and models resiliency

Decreases competence

Fosters self responsibility

Decreases self-worth and esteem

Empowers persons

Reinforces victim posture

Offers support

Exits persons from the system