Anger Management
Anger is an emotional state that can range from mild irritation to intense fury and rage. Like other emotions, it is accompanied by physiological and biological changes; when you get angry, your heart rate and blood pressure increase, along with the levels of energy hormones such as adrenaline and noradrenaline.
Anger can be triggered by both external and internal events. You might feel angry at a specific person, like a coworker or supervisor, or about a particular situation, such as a traffic jam or a cancelled flight. Additionally, your anger might stem from worries or brooding over personal problems, and memories of past traumatic or enraging events can also prompt angry feelings.
If you find that you’re constantly angry and that this anger is taking over your life, it may be time to consider anger management.
Program Outline
Anger Management is an 8-session program.
- Week 01 – When Does Anger become a Problem?
- Week 02 – Events that Trigger Anger.
- Week 03 – Anger Control Plans.
- Week 04 – Cognitive Restructuring.
- Week 05 – Assertiveness.
- Week 06 – The Conflict Resolution Model.
- Week 07 – Anger and the Family.
- Week 08 – Closing Session
What to expect in Anger Management
Anger management can help you recognize your anger triggers and understand how you typically respond to them. Once you recognize your patterns of triggers and responses, you can begin making changes to reduce your anger. At first, it may be hard to talk about past experiences or current concerns. Sessions may stir up intense emotions. It is possible to experience feelings of upset, anger, or sadness during anger management. However, anger management can help people build confidence and become more comfortable as sessions progress.
Program Requirements
- Weekly sessions are recommended; at a minimum, you must attend every two weeks.
- You can not attend more than one session a week.
- If you miss more than two sessions in a month, you will be terminated from the program.
- You’ll be assigned “homework” or “between-session” exercises to help build on topics discussed in your sessions.
- Participants who do not complete the assigned “homework” or “between-session” exercises before their next appointment will be terminated from the program.
- You will receive a certificate of completion after successfully completing the entire 8-session program.
Mandated Clients
If you are mandated to attend anger management by a court, probation department, employer, attorney, or any other organization, the following is also required:
- You must provide a copy of your conditions before your first session. If you can not complete the program before your conditions expire, you will not be admitted to the program.
- You will be required to sign a release of information form(s) authorizing me to release information about your attendance, cooperation with the program, prognosis, along with any and all recommendations to the appropriate parties (court, attorney, employer, union, etc.), 2 business days before your first session.
Failure to provide this information will result in cancellation of your appointment.