Many ignore the warning signs of a Time-Out. This 4 min video discusses the times that it may necessary to take a break. There are 2 parts to a time-out; first remove yourself from the event, and second, stop thinking about it!
How is Anger Management Different from Domestic Violence?
The experience of anger found in partners that are intimately involved is much more complicated. Once physical and emotional abuse is integrated into the patterns, habits and behaviors of a family it is dramatically more difficult to stop. In stark contrast, when an explosive altercation occurs with a co-worker, neighbor or distant acquaintance, addressing the triggers, identifying state, or trait issues is more specific and typically does not involve the depth taken in a DV program. Listen to the attached audio file for more info. MP3 4 Min
How do I get over being Angry? Learn about the danger of holding in your emotions, and the impact it has on your ability to enjoy life. This 15 min audio explains Trait, State Anger, Suppressed, Expressed and Controlled Expressions. It gives suggestions on how to move along in the right directions.
Anger Flow Chart: Illustrated decision tree we go through when we develop skills in "managing intense emotions".
Idiots Make Me Angry!
Learning Objectives:
Understanding Personality and Temperament
Handling difficult People, Topics or Situations.
Dealing with Anticipated Negative Events.
Identifying Crisis and the Stressors that Limit Appropriate Response.
Overcoming the Four types of Criticism.
Limiting the Impact of Score-Carding and Non-Verbal Feedback.
How to Minimize Reactivity and promote Responsiveness.
Understanding the Six Relational Needs.
Promoting Expectancy and Healthy Communications Styles.
Dealing with Bozo's and High Risk Situations.
Anger Management Course Topics
Managing the Expression of Anger Constructively
Dealing with Suppressed Anger
Learning about Negative Stress and managing its impact
Dealing with Anticipated Negative Events
Differences between Reacting Versus Responding
Understanding Aggressive, Passive and Assertive Styles
How Negative Self Talk increases Reactivity
Learning the difference between Adapting or Coping
Learning the 6 Conflict Styles
Dealing with Negative, Hostile or Demanding People
Stress Reduction Techniques
Advanced Problem Solving Techniques
The Nine Characteristics of Healthy Relationships
The Emotional Battery Exercise
Seven Types of Partnership
Class Length, Cost & Materials
Anger Management is a 12 topic program that meets once a week for 1 1/2 hours. Class materials are provided, to include handouts and books. State Trait Anger Expression Scale (STAXI) results are used in collaboration with the client to tailor course goals to those of the particpant. Video and audio class topics are available for check out. Fees are on sliding scale not to exceed $25 per week.
