Brandt Therapy Clinics - Anger Management

Anger Management

For many people, anger can cause significant problems by damaging relationships, causing work problems or involvement with the law. Others develop dependence on alcohol, drugs, or other vices to deal with their anger.

However, anger is an important tool to have when someone can use it constructively. The secret to positive anger is learning to manage it, rather than letting it control you. Managing anger requires an understanding of the thinking patterns which lead to anger and learning coping skills to defuse anger.

Everyone gets angry, whether they show it or not. Examples of someone who may need help learning to manage their anger might experience the following:

Frequent outbursts

Screaming and yelling at others

Threatening others

Damaging property

Behaviors which the person regrets when they calm down

Inability to blow off "little things"

Excessive alcohol use

Physical altercations.

If you experience these symptoms or others which are causing problems in your life, you may need to learn to manage your anger. This can be done through a specific curriculum developed by Dr. Brandt.

OVERVIEW OF CURRICULUM
Part One
I. Anger and Personalities
II. Positive and Negative Uses of Anger
III. How Anger Impacts Life

Part Two
I. Cycle of Anger
II. Identifying Thinking Errors
III. Challenging Thinking Errors

Part Three
I. Self-Soothing Strategies
II. Identifying Need
III. Implementing Strategies

Part Four
I. Positive Cycle
II. Getting Help From Others
III. Maintaining Changes

Anger Management work is offered as a class or as individual therapy. As a class, the participant attends four 50 minute meetings. As individual therapy, the participant and therapist decide together the duration of appointments. Please let the Intake Coordinator know which you prefer when you schedule an appointment.

For more information or to schedule an appointment please contact our Intake Coordinator at (630) 307-3782 or e-mail at brandttherapyclinics@att.net.

	Brandt Therapy Clinics, Inc Anger Management For many people, anger can cause significant problems by damaging relationships, causing work problems or involvement with the law. Others develop dependence on alcohol, drugs, or other vices to deal with their anger. However, anger is an important tool to have when someone can use it constructively. The secret to positive anger is learning to manage it, rather than letting it control you. Managing anger requires an understanding of the thinking patterns which lead to anger and learning coping skills to defuse anger. Everyone gets angry, whether they show it or not. Examples of someone who may need help learning to manage their anger might experience the following: Frequent outbursts Screaming and yelling at others Threatening others Damaging property Behaviors which the person regrets when they calm down Inability to blow off "little things" Excessive alcohol use Physical altercations. If you experience these symptoms or others which are causing problems in your life, you may need to learn to manage your anger. This can be done through a specific curriculum developed by Dr. Brandt. OVERVIEW OF CURRICULUM Part One I. Anger and Personalities II. Positive and Negative Uses of Anger III. How Anger Impacts Life Part Two I. Cycle of Anger II. Identifying Thinking Errors III. Challenging Thinking Errors Part Three I. Self-Soothing Strategies II. Identifying Need III. Implementing Strategies Part Four I. Positive Cycle II. Getting Help From Others III. Maintaining Changes Anger Management work is offered as a class or as individual therapy. As a class, the participant attends four 50 minute meetings. As individual therapy, the participant and therapist decide together the duration of appointments. Please let the Intake Coordinator know which you prefer when you schedule an appointment. For more information or to schedule an appointment please contact our Intake Coordinator at (630) 307-3782 or e-mail at brandttherapyclinics@att.net.
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125 E. Lake Street # 106 Bloomingdale, IL 60108 (630) 307-3782