Anger Management and Counselling in Oshawa, ON.

Most times, anger is felt due to another original emotion. Individual sessions for anger management will begin by learning how to identify these other emotions. Sessions will also aim to collaboratively build strategies for you regulate these emotions in health ways through drawing from personal interest, relaxation techniques, and support systems.

My approach to anger management is centered on cultivating healthier ways to express and manage your feelings. I provide practical tools and a supportive environment for understanding and managing anger constructively. We will work together to help you identify and better understand your triggers, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and fostering emotional regulation. If you're ready to take control of your emotions, reach out for a free consultation.

Often those with anger management issues find themselves acting in ways that hurt themselves and those around them. Uncontrolled bursts of rage can frighten, alienate and harm those close to you. Get control over your moods and learn what is triggering your anger. Discover alternate methods for expressing your feelings so that you feel understood and listened to.

In anger management therapy, I provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore the emotions behind your anger and understand how it affects your life and relationships. Together, we identify triggers, develop healthier coping strategies, and practice constructive ways to express your feelings. My goal is to help you regain control, reduce conflict, and build stronger, more positive connections with the people around you while fostering greater self-awareness and emotional balance.

Anger presents in various forms and can range in intensity within and between individuals. When working with clients who see anger as a barrier in their lives, I strive to work together to gain an understanding of where the anger comes from, determine its different features and triggers, and explore the possible ways that you can feel more in control over this experience. Please contact me for a free consultation to learn more about my approach and to determine if we would be a good fit.

Anger is an emotion that all of us experience. But when it goes out of control it can damage you and people around you. Through psychotherapy, we can see what needs and emotions lie beneath the anger so that you can learn to manage your anger better and express yourself in an assertive and confident way. Please reach out today to learn how I can support you.

Our experiences of anger vary greatly. While I don't offer therapy services for anger management, at Psychotherapy Collective, our online clinic, we have many therapists who offer support for clients seeking help with anger. Visit our website to schedule a free 15-minute consultation with a therapist who specializes in anger management https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/areas-of-focus/anger

Terry Smith is our expert on anger management. For many years, he ran a group for men convicted of assault through the John Howard Society. He also worked with women and their relationship to anger for much of his career. He is a seasoned clinician with an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a master's degree in Social Work. He is not only a great clinician but also has a good sense of humor. We are proud to have him on our team.

"Emotional management" titles this topic area more efficiently as those of us experiencing difficutly expressing one emotion, such as anger, are quite likely struggling to express numerous other emotions very well. There are many strategies including cognitve-behavioural, narrative, stress and coping skills training, assessment of strengths, values and beliefs as well as communication training/coaching that includes assertiveness education, negotiation and conflict resolution work and advanced empathy awareness. We are constantly changing. With good support and leadership we can learn to express emotions clearly, effectively and in a calm, kind & loving manner. Breathe, Breathe & Breathe !

Anger can be a difficult emotion for many of us to deal with. It is important to understand that it is not wrong to feel anger and in fact, anger can be a very healthy emotion. In therapy, we work together to first understand the source of your anger and why it shows up in possibly triggering ways. We can then work to find healthier ways to express anger and build better relationships. I also would like to empower you to feel better about your anger by not having to feel guilty about it. Call today and book a free consultation.