Anger Management and Counselling in Sherwood Park, 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.

[I OFFER VIDEO SESSIONS THROUGHOUT ALBERTA AND ONTARIO]. Anger has gotten the better of you and it is time to do something about that now. Come see me. I have been a psychologist since 1986 and I know how to help people. I often use cognitive behaviour therapy, mindfulness meditation, hypnotherapy, and several other helpful methods to bring down your overall arousal level. Bring some calmness of spirit into your life right away and book a session with me by visiting https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14249112

People that have a hard time controlling their anger have difficulty dealing with pressures from other people, the outside world, other people and the way stressors impact on them. Day to day problems, negative thoughts and beliefs, loss of control, mistrust, and interpersonal relationship problems are common issues experienced by people who have difficulties managing anger. Therapy can help you explore the issues behind your anger while learning strategies to control your anger and communicate your needs. Negative thoughts and beliefs will be challenged while exploring and enhancing your personal relationships.

Uncontrolled anger is no fun. Surging adrenaline, tunnel vision and words that leave our mouths faster than you can control. What’s worse is that afterwards, anger most often follows a cycle of guilt or shame. We may then be labelled as an angry person, creating a war within. You may be surprised to learn that anger most often comes from old pain and its cure doesn’t involve willpower or white knuckling in ‘managing it.’ You don’t calm down an angry dog by yelling at it—you approach it slowly and kindly. That’s what we do together, unpacking anger to its roots so that your system can calm down, lengthening your fuse and reminding you that you’re doing your best.

It often feels like Anger arises without warning. Before we know it, we are in the midst of an angry outburst. It doesn't need to be this way! At Menla Psychological Counselling you will learn ways to regain control of your anger, rather than having it control you. The goal of anger management isn't to get rid of anger, it is a valid emotion after all, but rather to stop anger from causing chaos and pain in your life.

Anger is a normal human emotion. It is how anger is expressed that is problematic. Anger can damage relationships, and result in serious problems. Effective anger management uses a variety of treatment strategies to help clients learn emotional regulation, and effective communication. Relaxation techniques, including mindfulness can help clients respond to stressful situations in a more appropriate way. Becoming aware of unhelpful thoughts that proceed anger is important so they can be replaced with more realistic thoughts. You can learn effective strategies to manage your anger, and mood, through effective anger management therapy.

Anger is often an intense emotion that can be expressed in a healthy manner or a destructive way. We offer a safe place to explore the origins of anger, while focusing on healthy was to deal with anger. We recognize that deciding to reach out for help to address problems with anger is a difficult yet important step towards changing. We believe that with motivation and hard work people can develop healthy ways to deal with their feelings.