Description of Services

• Anger Management Program for men runs for thirteen (13) weeks
• Anger Management Program for women runs for ten (13) weeks
• Anger Management Program for youth/teens runs for thirteen (13) weeks
• Mixed group of five (5) to ten (10) run for thirteen (13) weeks

Areas Explored

All programs involve active participation of persons enrolled, with a signed contract to follow the duration of the program. The program is designed to help youth, teens and adults identify that although anger is a normal emotion, it can/may involve different techniques, attitudes, challenging thoughts and behaviours. Program also includes homework and assignments geared towards helping clients build better interpersonal skills. A letter assessing client’s progress and confirming completion of the program is given at successful completion of the course to all participants.

• Understanding anger as a normal emotion — (healthy vs. unhealthy anger)
• Exploration of “triggers” — (the search for clues- taking inventory)
• Learning management skills / techniques — (smart goal-setting)
• Relaxation skills — (mindfulness techniques)
• Problem solving — (Utilizing alternatives to aggression)
• Assertiveness as an ally — (role-play to verbalize emotion)
• Using communication effectively (Positive self-talk) — (seeing self as message-conveyer)
• Interpersonal relationships — (understanding our place in society/world)
• Conflict resolution — (Exploration and adaptation of styles)
• Modification of behaviour — (owning thoughts and actions)
• Looking within — (embracing/being at peace with “self”)
• Relapse intervention — (application of skills / behaviours)
• Termination & effectual closure — (identification of goals met)

Goals

• To help client understand, diffuse and cope with angry emotions effectively
• To empower clients to see themselves as interpersonal beings, capable of resolving conflicts
• To enable clients to build a level of self-worth, as productive contributors to society