Anger Management
It happened again.
You lost your temper. Although you didn’t mean for it to happen, it just did.
Now your anger problem has become a significant problem. It’s frustrating because you don’t understand how quickly it gets out of hand.
It’s like something triggers your anger. Sometimes, the event might be as simple as being behind a slow driver or hearing a comment from someone that makes you lose your temper.
One minute you are fine, and the next you are doing or saying something you will regret. Even though you’ve made a hundred promises to yourself that you will do better, here you are – losing it again.
Persistent angry reactions can be problematic.
We live in a society that tells us if we are angry, something is wrong. Many don’t understand that anger is an emotion like all the others. It comes and goes.
However, most of us are taught that anger is harmful or dangerous. The truth is that it can be and that it’s important to have constructive ways to deal with anger when it comes.
Managing your anger requires an introspective look at the underlying causes that elicit angry responses. In addition, it requires identifying specific situations that trigger angry responses.
Discussing your feelings about situations that make you angry is a positive first step. This is where therapy can help because you will be in a situation that focuses on helping you, rather than judging reactions to particular situations.
Therapy can help you manage anger.
Many people who come to me are either asked by their partner, family, or therapist to “work” on their anger. In some cases, people can indeed have a problem with anger.
Anger is often not just a ‘you’ problem, it’s a ‘you’ and ‘me’ problem. When we blow up at someone, especially someone we care about, it’s because we have been ignoring feelings building up inside us for a while.
The first step is to admit you have an anger problem, and if you are seeking help, you have accomplished a lot. In our therapy sessions, we will identify what triggers you to become angry and work on alternative ways to express yourself without becoming enraged.
As you progress, you will learn to recognize situations that may result in overreacting. When those warning signs occur, you can act by walking away to prevent an angry outbreak. Therapy can also help you learn ways to express your feelings calmly to avoid escalating conflict.
Learn to control your anger.
In my work, I help you recognize your anger before it becomes a problem and express it healthily for you and your relationships.
Once you understand the underlying cause of your anger, you can learn ways to express your feelings with less conflict.
Take control of your anger rather than allowing it to control you. Anger management works! Together, we can help you find a path that leads to less emotional upheaval.
Contact me for more information on how I can help.