Anger Management and Counselling in Beaumont, AB.

Anger management problems emerge from a social system where both genders are taught that expression of anger is inappropriate. Anger is one of seven basic human emotions and is in no way dangerous, unfeminine, or taboo. Explosive anger typically emerges when people attempt to keep their anger from others, holding it inside until they can no longer contain it. My approach is to model and practice graded expression of anger, and to help people modify the point(s) of view from which anger is seen to emerge.

If you are struggling with a hot temper and with controlling your anger, know that you are not alone and that it is normal to feel angry now and then. Are you finding that anger is taking over your life? Is it ruining relationships and your peace of mind? This can become very overwhelming to deal with. I can work with you to help you manage your anger. We can work together to understand where it comes from and in this process, learn to deal with it better using various techniques tailored to your unique personality and situation.

Do you find yourself more irritable than you used to be? Or small things seem to set you off and you just can't seem to stop yourself from snapping? First of all, it's admirable of you to stop and take notice of this, and to desire to better this part of yourself. Anger is not wrong in itself, and if we can take a closer look at what is happening in your life and thoughts, I can get you the help you need to manage this emotion and how it's being expressed. Go ahead and take that first step-- you'll see all kinds of benefits in your relationships and in your health! Give me a call and let's start working on this together.

What's your relationship with anger like? Is it the only emotion that's allowed out or maybe it's one that feels too unsafe, like you can't trust yourself to express anger, so you suppress and bottle it up, causing you to feel worse. Maybe you don't want to feel angry, but it feels justified. Maybe you turn that anger inwards towards yourself. You may be really self-critical. Anger can cause a lot of suffering to us and those around us, so it can be important to work on changing the relationship we have with it. I can work with you to better understand your anger and other emotions and to change how you interact with them, so it causes you and those around you less suffering.

Grey Matters International and the work of Kevin J. Fleming, Ph.D approaches issues of anger management in a very humane yet fresh perspective. You see, anger is a normal emotion but it is the valence (intensity) as well as the coupling choice of what one does with this that is the problem. Telling someone to "not" do it or modifying behavior with a trite psychological plan that only breeds a compliant response is not the way to change anger. Brainwave optimization is a new cutting edge technology that allows one to rewire circuitry responsible for reactivity driving the anger. Contact Grey Matters International, Inc now at kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or 877-606-6161.

When we can learn to investigate anger, build acceptance and tolerance for uncomfortable feelings, and find ways to soothe ourselves, we can manage anger in ways that are supportive of our relationships and supportive of ourselves. Learning anger management can involve building skills in multiple areas including communication, needs identification, distress tolerance, and/or emotional regulation.

Anger management counseling can help to identify stressors and learn the steps to stay calm in the face of anger. The goal is to handle tense situations in more constructive and positive ways by reducing the emotional and physical arousal that anger can cause. It will provide the tools to take back your life and resolve the triggers that result in unplanned anger reactions.

Maybe you're not an angry person, maybe you're just exhausted, overwhelmed and overstimulated. You've been carrying too much, giving too much, and running on empty for too long. Now you find yourself snapping at your partner, getting irritated with your kids, feeling easily frustrated, or becoming short-tempered over things that appear silly or unnecessary. The aftermath of that is guilt and shame, and not liking the person you've become. Well, I see the person underneath the anger. In our work together, we'll look beyond the reaction to understand what's leaving you so drained, what your anger is trying to communicate, and how you can respond differently without constantly feeling bad

Anger is often misunderstood and equated with aggression. In fact, anger is a highly positive emotion which helps to define our boundaries and affirm our inner strengths. Therapy can make anger your friend by helping you to notice it, understand it and express it in a positive way. Most people need to be more angry rather than less. Anger cannot be controlled by bottling it up.

When anger keeps getting the better of you, it costs you relationships, work, and peace of mind. It is possible to change that. I use cognitive behaviour therapy, mindfulness meditation, hypnotherapy, and other proven methods to bring your overall arousal level down so you can respond instead of react. Let us bring some calm back into your life. I have been a psychologist since 1986, and I know how to help. I am based in Calgary and see clients across Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick by secure video. Book a session now: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14249112

The first step to changing anger is becoming increasingly aware of it. Through awareness, we will begin to find ways to interrupt the cycle of anger and move you towards emotional regulation that will help you. It will help to improve your relationship with others and even yourself. You will find a sense of relief in being able to remain more calm, more of the time.

Anger becomes a problem when it is felt too intensely, is felt too frequently, or is expressed inappropriately. When anger is displayed frequently and aggressively, it can become a maladaptive habit. In my approach to therapy, I focus on various cognitive therapies, including CBT. CBT focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviours that contribute to inappropriate anger expression, helping individuals develop coping mechanisms and manage their anger more effectively. If you're ready, I invite you to book a free 15-minute phone consultation to explore how I can support you.

Anger is an emotion that can be very destructive to yourself and others. There is, however, a healthy side of anger if it is used for good. Anger can be communicating something very important about what kind of expectations you have of yourself and others. It may also be an indicator that you are tolerating something that doesn’t feel okay. Sometimes aNiger informs us that we are taking other peoples behavior personally. When we learn to value ourselves, say no and focus on Devine love anger is transformed.