Anger Management and Counselling in Warman, SK.

There is nothing wrong with feeling angry however its what we do when we are angry that can be problematic. Many clients seek anger management because they are tired of being controlled by their anger. In the first session I will teach a technique that will change your life. Subsequent sessions will have you feeling much happier and in control of your feelings.

Anger is a natural human response and perhaps the most misunderstood emotion. It can both serve and protect us - but left unchecked, it can lead to serious problems – damaging relationships, jeopardizing careers, and leaving us feeling out of control. Many of us were never taught what to do with anger, aside from bottling it up or acting it out. But there is another way. In my work, I help people to develop insight into the roots of their relationship with anger, and learn skills to authentically express it. Anger is often compared with fire, and as the saying goes, ‘fire is a good servant but a bad master.’ Together, we can work toward getting the fire under control.

Every one of us has felt anger, a normal and usually healthy emotion. However, when anger takes control it can be destructive and damaging. It can lead to problems in relationships. Anger is often a secondary emotion; it is what we see at the tip of the iceberg. Beneath that tip are the primary emotion of grief, sadness, frustration, hurt, fear, confusion, rejection, worry, failure, embarrassment, shame, vulnerability, and insecurity. I can work with you to identify the learned patterns of responding, the triggers, and the emotions beneath your anger and together we can find better ways to cope and respond using grounding, reframing, and approaches that uniquely fit your situation.

In working with anger we would take a long term approach of exploring the source of difficult emotions and learned behaviours, and a short term approach of identifying 'cues' in the body that precede the anger. With respect to the latter we might work on techniques that acknowledge the anger and which identify and change the physical symptoms of anger, so that we can ultimately change or manage the feeling itself.

Anger is a secondary emotion that is often referred to as a bodyguard emotion. It seconds the primary emotions that are often more vulnerable. Anger has multiple functions but there are times when it does its job too well that instead of communicating unmet needs, it breaks down relationships instead. Our work will focus on building a bridge between how you experience emotions and how you express/communicate them. We will work on recognizing signs, triggers, enablers, and soothers of anger. The goal is always to regulate intensity, communicate the needs behind the emotion, and reduce conflict in personal and professional relationships.

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.

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. Brainwaive 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

Anger is a healthy, natural emotion. We all have it. Sometimes anger becomes overwhelming and what we do with our anger causes strain in our daily lives. At Crossroads Therapeutic Solutions our therapists use a variety of therapeutic modalities and techniques to help clients identify, manage, and cope with their anger. Our therapists will help you learn to express your anger assertively rather than resorting to aggressive or passive behaviours.

Narrative therapy is a type of experiential therapy that works by identifying individuals separately from their lived experiences, and empowering those individuals to use that same approach when dealing with their problems. By removing blame and others’ perceptions, individuals are able to re-author their stories and re-establish their experiences in the here-and-now. Over time with the use of narrative therapy, individuals are able to understand themselves better and separately from their problems and recognize how the language of their stories shape their life and identity.

As Alfred Adler suggested, “first we think, then we feel, and then we act”. I help individuals navigate through issues related to stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I have a special interest in working with couples and relationship issues. My approach relies on extensive experience in Solution Focused Brief Therapy, TEAM-CBT, and MI. My approach supports client competencies (strengths) and solution based therapy. With sensitivity and compassion, I work with each client to help them build on solutions to their unique struggles and issues.

Although angry outbursts may feel satisfying and momentarily help you feel powerful, the cost to yourself and your relationships far exceeds that benefit. Feeling angry is not a problem, you probably have good reasons for feeling angry; however, what you choose to do with your anger can become a problem. Learn to empower yourself. Discover what is feeding your anger. Find ways to make choices that reduce the conflict in your life, improve your communication with others, and stabilize your relationships. Get more of what you want and need, increase your personal power and problems solving abilities.

Feeling like you always go from 0 to 100 in seconds? Do people say you overreact to small things, or do you feel constantly on-edge? Maybe your anger is hurting the people you care about. If any of this sounds familiar, counselling can help. Together, we can develop better emotional control, improve your relationships, and reduce your stress. You'll gain insights into your triggers and learn how to manage them. Imagine feeling calm and connected with the people you love. You deserve this peace. Let's take the first step together. Book your free 15-minute consultation now, and start your journey to a more peaceful life today.

Anger is an emotion that exists for a reason. So often in our world, we are taught that anger is unacceptable. Yet, it is often anger that alerts us to fears; that we may be taken advantage of, hurt, or at-risk. As we realize our present level of safety, establish boundaries, and gain better insight into our own emotional states, we begin to be able to address difficulty with anger management. We may have significant wounds from our past that have taught us to be hypervigilant of risk. Valid resentments from our past may be represented in symbolic elements of our daily life we do not realize. Also, our greatest fears may be what spur our anger. Together, we can address anger.