Everyone becomes angry during certain times in his or her life. Anger also may be a mask for other emotions, such as fear, hurt, depression, etc. What makes anger in people different is how they react when angry. Some are able to calm themselves down by utilizing coping skills, while others do not have control or knowledge of these skills. Anger management, whether in individual counseling or in classes, teaches the individual to be able to recognize triggers to anger, thus buying him/her more time to think before he or she reacts. The individual also learns way in which he or she can control these emotions, allowing for more positive outcomes.

Strength-based, Solution Focused Approach is:

• Accountibility

• Action

• Believing in one's own ability

• Brief

• Cooperation

• Effective Communications

• Finding out what works

• If it worked, do it again

• Non-confrontation

• Stop repeating what doesn't work

• Vision of how you would like things to be

• RESPECT for individuals

WE HELP YOU MAKE THE CHANGES FROM THE INSIDE OUT!

OUR GOALS FOR PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE:

• Ending intimidating behavior (such as throwing objects, standing up during arguments, threatening, giving warning looks or gestures)

• Becoming a better communicator

• Stopping verbal abuse and criticism (name calling, ridiculing, yelling, swearing, insulting)

• Respecting differences & opinions

• Giving more praise and support

• Taking responsibility for their actions

• Ceasing to blame his/her partner or children for their feelings and behavior

• Belief in their ability to change

• Empowerment