Anger Management and Counselling in Campbell River, BC.

Anger is called a secondary emotion, brought on by a triggering event and or thought. What I'm interested in was a therapist, is what is behind the trigger. What are the fears, the needs that aren't being met. By identifying different triggers, and the the triggering thoughts behind them, we can depersonalize a situation so that it simply becomes a problem to be solved, without fault or blame, and discover alternative thoughts and behaviours that lead a path to better choices, without shame or guilt.

To work with anger we dive into the anger. We discuss past circumstances, current dynamics contributing to the anger, and triggers. We work on awareness of the body (i.e. muscle regulation); feeling and regulating emotions; and using mindfulness or cognitive behavioural therapy to work with the mind. Also, we focus on self-expression and how to communicate in a calmer more productive way.

Do you feel angry a lot of the time? Are you worried you will lose relationships or jobs because your anger is not under control? Do you wonder if there's a better way to handle the challenges of life, but are not sure how to do it? I would love to work with you! I will listen carefully to your concerns, and together we will come up with a plan to get your anger under control. Let me offer you some tools that will help you. I will do this with kindness and respect, and without judgement.

“Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.” Ambrose Bierce Anger is often an intense emotional response that can negatively affect people’s lives. Many people struggle to manage and express their anger effectively due to often intense and overwhelming feelings. Families, work, friendships and one’s personal well-being can be destroyed unintentionally along the way. Although we cannot control anger provoking situations, we can learn step by step techniques for successfully and efficiently managing them. Through counselling we will work to access the issues provoking anger and outbursts, and develop tools to identify and effectively manage emotional triggers. When needed, we will also work with families and...(view profile to read more)

Using my unique approach, I help the individual identify the physiological, psychological, emotional, social and environmental factors that may be contributing to their anger management difficulties. My approach allows individuals to work on the various factors that may be influencing their anger management problems. Individuals are supported to work on individual or multiple factors that may be affecting their anger management abilities in a safe and effective manner.