Anger Management and Counselling in Rockwood, ON.

Everyone experiences anger at times but don’t necessarily recognize that anger is a secondary emotion; a reaction to other underlying emotions. Emotions management is vital to being successful in the world and having the ability to have healthy relationships and achieve our goals. In our sessions together we will explore underlying emotions, their root causes, and learn to identify triggers and more effectively manage emotions and reactions. If you are struggling with anger/emotions management and would like to learn strategies to help you cope better, please book a free consultation.

The aim of addressing anger is to help individuals understand the meaning of why this emotion is particualry showing up for them. I do not view anger as a 'bad'emotion but rather one to be curious about the message that it is trying to deliver. Our work together may look like learning to recognise triggers,examining problematic thought patterns and exploring healthier responses verbally, behaviourally and physiologically. and effectively manage their anger responses.

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

One of the most common complaints I hear from parents is that their child never listens. “No matter what it is they just don’t hear me. I yell and scream and plead but it’s like I am talking to a brick wall.” Most of the time the way the message is delivered is more important than the message itself. Adults and children alike tend to close themselves off from loud and intrusive tones of voice. I help parents understand that perhaps the best way to get their kids to listen and behave is by first changing their attitudes towards the situation. Engaging in a parenting paradigm shift is a great way to start their journey and I can help with this process.

[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

Anger Solutions is a different type of Anger Management which has been proven successful. Ray has been trained in this modality and have found it successful with adults who are motivated to be in charge of their emotions instead of their emotions take charge of them. Ray follows the Anger Solutions workbook written by Julie A. Christiansen who is the creater of this program. By the end of this program clients will be able to recognize their anger triggers, those of others and be able to take charge of their anger.

Therapy for anger management can be helpful for both your close relationships and the workplace. Therapy integrates strategies to regulate emotion, tolerate distress, and express frustrations in a manner that is respectful. If your anger difficulties occur exclusively within the context of a romantic relationship, couple’s therapy or therapy with a couple’s therapist can be particularly helpful. New Leaf Psychology Centre also offers anger management therapy for children and youth.

Anger may occur for a variety of reasons, resulting from challenging and stressful situations or even due to other emotions such as fear, rejection or frustration. Acting out of anger only serves to increase anger and alienate others. Therapy can help you learn to identify situations and emotions that typically result in anger and find new strategies for reducing their impact.

I take a practical, logical approach to managing unhealthy anger that tackles how anger shows up in our bodies and minds. When working with me, you'll begin to learn what drives your anger and the science-based tools that will help you keep your cool. Although anger outbursts often takes us by surprise, with guidance, you can learn how to spot the early signs of anger build-up and release it before it explodes. Together, let's demystify your experience with anger and find a concrete solution that helps you become more in control of your emotions.

Anger is a normal emotion.It does not need to be "managed". It needs to be understood. Usually anger masks hurt. An examination of anger can uncover hurts and vulnerabilities which need to be better expressed. Often anger turns into aggression, which is the attempt to control another person. It is the aggression which needs to be managed while the anger/hurt needs understanding and acceptance. In addition we must be able to tolerate hurt in order to learn and grow in a relationship. Often the hurts arise because our partner sees things differently from ourself. For a relationship to be successful we have to be able to make room for the other person.

Anger is often a secondary feeling and it is important to learn to identify and process the underlying feelings. As a primary feeling anger helps us know when something isn't right and is the energy behind setting appropriate boundaries and enacting change. Our therapists are trained to support you in learning to identify and process anger in a healthy way that improves your relationships and emotional health.

Anger can be good and it can be unhealthy. It is important to know what lay beneath the anger that is being displayed. Some people don't know why they get angry and others do, but are stuck in not knowing how to stop lashing out. We look at the underlying issues of anger to determine the necessary steps to changing unhealthy anger into a healthier you.

Having a short fuse and getting angry easily is often symptomatic of a lack of emotional regulation and being overwhelmed by stressors. When we understand our emotions and seek to dial down the intensity rather than supressing or trying to change our emotional state, we can make better decisions and avoid "hulking out." Together, we can explore causes and preventative approaches to stress management, build emotional awareness (including how other emotions sometimes present as anger), and self soothing strategies to feel more prepared to handle whatever life throws at us.