Anger Management and Counselling in Kamloops, BC.

All of us have been angry at times, and know that this doesn't feel very good. Using an approach of CBT/DBT/mindfulness combination, I help you to explore the driving forces behind what's getting you angry and keeping you angry. Exploring how this is impacting interpersonal relationships and how to enhance communication and set boundaries can be a start to regaining some control over your anger.

Anger can be a reaction to a range of experiences, from past traumas to present-day stressors, and EMDR can help to desensitize and reprocess these experiences, reducing the intensity of the emotional response. Through the use of bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or tapping, EMDR can help to process the distressing memories and emotions, leading to increased emotional regulation and a greater sense of control over one's emotional response. By addressing the underlying emotional triggers, EMDR can help to alleviate symptoms of anger and promote more adaptive coping strategies.

Our anger can be a sentry, a protector and a wise indicator that our boundaries have been transgressed or that something vitally important to us is threatened. It can also be a raging tyrant, a short fuse, a simmering internalisation that off-gases through passive-aggression, or a childish tantrum. Becoming intimate with our anger is synonymous with becoming intimidate with our power. In anger therapy, we will work to understand the unique way your anger process happens through somatic awareness, mindfulness and emotional intimacy. We will look at your history with anger, your family lineage, and you will learn tools to channel this fire in ways that support rather than hinder your life.

A response to life's events falls upon a continuum from neutral to highly-reactive. At times anger, Gandhi called it "Righteous Indignation," is necessary to respond to injustices or inappropriate behaviours. However, uncontrolled, inappropriate anger is destructive to one's self and others. Mindfulness and Metta (Loving Kindness) meditations are excellent tools to deal with anger. Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) also called Tapping, along with skillful use of affirmations can help to cool the fires of anger. The benefits of anger management lead to a regulating of emotions and thus a gaining of peace of mind, positive relationships, career and family security.

When anger gets the best of us, we can say and/or do things that we later wish we could change or take back. Anger is an instinctive universal emotion, one in which we all have, but not all expressions of anger have to be hurt. In fact, anger works as a great informant and can motivate us to take action to improve our own lives and the lives of people that we care about.

My approach is to use a step-by-step process that follows an evidence based approach: goal setting; self awareness; cognitive reframing; behavioural modification; review of progress. Fundamental to the work is a good therapeutic relationship. That is, we have the collaboration and trust to combine your knowledge of yourself and your situation and my skills and knowledge of the clinical issues to make change happen.

Ferne uses cognitive therapy to help individuals to learn how to lessen their anger and to learn new skills to express themselves their emotions in a healthy way. She also help individuals to learn how to communicate more positively. Ferne also helps individuals use mindful practices to help with self regulation and achieve success. Ferne believes under anger there is trauma. Ferne provides an environment where the client examine trauma triggers that contribute to their anger. Ferne's mental background also helps her to determine any underlying factors such depression and untreated ADHD that may contribute to anger issues

Anger from time to time is a normal healthy emotion. When that anger turns into rage or verbal/physical aggression, besides being unhealthy, is a signal of a problem requiring help. Unhealthy anger expression can lead to disease development like heart disease, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, high blood pressure etc. This anger/rage is abusive to yourself and others and can separate you from family, friends, fellow workers. For those wtih generalized anger, and who want to change. we offer specific clinical approaches such as talk therapy and EFT coupled with education and monitoring of progress to meet your goals.

The cost of Anger is enormous! It affects not only everyone around you, but also affects your own health. If you are looking for a counsellor to help you with anger management, you probably already know this. If you have grown tired of the emotional, physical and financial toll that anger takes, you have come to the right person. I can help you learn the skills that you need to understand your anger and to regulate it so that you can meet your needs more effectively. You will also learn what it takes to protect and rebuild relationships that have been damaged through venting your anger. If you are ready to take responsibility for making changes for the better in your life, contact me.

Anger and violence are wildly misunderstood issues. I believe that it is important to explore the context in which the anger or violence occurs. For example, does it happen at home, or at work, or in public? Who is impacted by the anger or violence? How do the individuals who are impacted resist and respond to the anger/violence? Through counselling we will explore the context of the interactions. Once we understand the context (who is doing what to who?) I will respectfully invite responsibility taking and strategies for more helpful communication and responses.

I use solution focused techniques to help with the process of managing anger. I have tangible excercises that allow for self refection regarding the impact of anger in ones life and the impact anger can have in relation to others. I use reality based situations (including both work and home life) to work through realistic situations, which helps to promote the use of learned techniques in accurate situations. I have worked with all different populations in regards to managing anger and can be flexible in terms of adjusting to individual goals and desired outcomes.

Tammie has had great experience and results working with both male and female learn how to channel their anger or harmful, hurtful emotions into a healthy more satisfying outcome. Court mandated clients, Doctor's referrals or personal referrals are accepted. Tammie has a more hands on approach and uses Cognitive Behavioural, Reality Theory and Solution Focused therapies with clients. Happy individuals who learn emotional managemnt techniques have healthier and happier relationships with partners, spouses, friends, children, family and workplace.

Anger is an emotion that can dominate how we automatically react to situations and frustrations when it feels we are not in control. Sometimes anger is overwhelming for the person feeling the anger and for the others around them and can negatively impact relationships and life goals. I explore with clients the root of the anger and then collaboratively develop strategies and alternative intentional approaches to improve effective emotional processing.

We work with individuals who want to work on and take accountability for their anger and violence. We offer a dignity informed approach to understand and offer insight and support in issues of anger and violence. Our hope is to delve into the context and history of the individual and determine what is happening in the anger and violence and help with accountability and different choices around the anger and violence.

Anger is a normal and healthy emotion that needs to occur in a controlled manner. Yes, we all get mad but it is the action and words that need special attention. When it gets out of control and turns destructive, it can lead to problems. These problems occur at work, in your personal relationships, and in the overall quality of your life. I will help you create strategies and goals to mange your anger.

In my anger management therapy, I blend Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness, and Trauma-Informed Care to help individuals understand, control, and transform their anger. Through IFS, we explore the internal emotional landscape, recognizing various 'parts' that contribute to anger, while EMDR helps in processing and reducing the impact of past traumas. Mindfulness techniques develop self-awareness and emotional regulation. I also focus on identifying triggers and underlying emotions, teaching skills like relaxation methods, effective communication, and problem-solving. This comprehensive approach fosters emotional regulation, impro