someone is trying to control me Control Issues
create
I’m trying to control someone else
(fear of the consequences to me) Fear & Anxiety
which leads to anger
(fear of the consequences of their actions)
At this point the fear and anxiety are there, what can I try do to head off anger?
Communicate with "I" statements

"I feel ___ when ___ happens to me and I need ______"

Anger Recognize and accept the fact that I
can not control anyone but myself.
At this point the anger is here, what can I chose to do about it?
Implosive choices Assertive choice Explosive choices
respectfully set your boundaries
avoidance, withdrawing, manipulation,
resentment, depression, and in
the extreme case suicide
When ___________ happens
I feel ____________ and
I will ____________ to prevent it.
insulting, shouting, cursing,
pushing, hitting, rage and in
the extreme case homicide

© Michael Thompson