Anger Management Counselling Service
Anger Management
Nobody likes feeling out of control and while anger is a normal emotion that everyone in the world feels at some point, the very thing that sets you and me apart from the animal kingdom is our intellectual control centre that allows us to control our emotions rather than be controlled by them. We also have an emotional control centre that controls our nervous system and all things instinctual. Regrettably, a lot of the time these two control centres are fused and it’s our emotions that land on top and dictate our day-to-day actions. We end up in a destructive, reactive cycle that we don’t like but we feel powerless to change.
Let’s not play this issue down. Sometimes you can have strong emotions that make you feel out of control. Dealing with emotions and taking control of them is very important. An out of control temper will destroy relationships, block career advancement, hurt people you love and is quite likely to end up with police involvement. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. Counselling can help you change the way you think, feel, act and react! The realisation that you have a problem is the first step to getting the help you need. If you are dealing with rage, anger, and hard-to-control emotions, perhaps anger management counselling is the thing for you. Together we can discover your core beliefs, challenge the ones that aren’t conducive to the kind of life you want and learn other ways of dealing with the situations that usually leave you fuming. Anger issues are not easy to deal with. That’s why the help of a professional is needed.
What is anger counselling?
Anger management counselling is a type of therapy that helps individuals, couples, families, work groups or any relational unit understand and deal with the hard emotion of uncontrolled anger. Through counselling you can gain control of your emotions because the therapy will help you understand the way your brain is interpreting your conflicts as primal threats to your survival resulting in a fight, flight or freeze response. Counselling sessions unpack why you are angry, what triggers your anger, and who is affected by your anger. Through counselling, you will learn how to cope with your emotions. You can learn to respond to triggers without being aggressive. You will also learn specific skills to help you self-regulate your emotions so that your anger doesn’t explode.
Signs You Need Anger Management Counselling
Do you feel like you have trouble managing your anger? Is your anger affecting your ability to function? Do you feel like you are being led into self-destruction because of your anger? Having difficulty coping with anger is quite common. Here are some common signs you need to seek professional counselling:
- You feel you have to “hold in” your anger.
- You frequently argue with co-workers, friends, and family members.
- You are prone to physical violence (throwing objects, slamming doors, hitting people/things.)
- Your behaviour is out of control.
What to Expect
If you experience any of the signs mentioned above, consult a professional. Anger counselling can be done as group therapy or in one-on-one sessions. The therapist can help you decide which type of therapy would suit you best. There isn’t one set routine that each therapist will follow. Counselling is effective only when it is done over several sessions. You can expect the therapist to prescribe a course of treatment for sessions over several weeks or months. Usually anger management sessions take a minimum of 4 to 6 weeks for you to see a positive effect. There isn’t one magic solution that can automatically take away your anger issues. It’s a journey of self-discovery and getting down to the root of the problem and understanding why you have the anger and rage inside you.
For more information on anger management counselling, contact Strength & Strategies Counselling Services. Call us today!