Anger Management Course

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Transform Your Relationship with Anger Through Professional Guidance

Our comprehensive 8-week Anger Management Course provides evidence-based strategies to help you regain control over your emotions and improve your relationships. Whether court-mandated or self-directed, this program offers practical tools for lasting change through a combination of group and individual sessions tailored to your specific needs.

Course Overview

Duration: 8 Weeks
Format: Group & Individual Sessions
Setting: Professional, confidential environment
Approach: Evidence-based cognitive-behavioral techniques

What You’ll Learn

Identifying Anger Triggers

Understanding your personal anger triggers is the foundation of effective anger management. In this module, you’ll learn to recognize the early warning signs of anger escalation, including physical sensations, emotional patterns, and situational factors that commonly lead to angry outbursts. Through interactive exercises and self-assessment tools, you’ll develop a personalized trigger awareness plan that helps you anticipate and prepare for challenging situations before they spiral out of control.

Understanding the Root of Anger

Anger rarely exists in isolation. This section explores the underlying emotions and experiences that fuel angry responses, including hurt, fear, frustration, and past trauma. You’ll examine how childhood experiences, unmet needs, and core beliefs contribute to your anger patterns. By addressing these root causes, you’ll develop deeper self-awareness and more effective long-term strategies for emotional regulation.

Healthy Expression of Emotions

Learn constructive ways to communicate your feelings without causing harm to yourself or others. This module covers assertiveness training, emotional vocabulary building, and appropriate outlets for intense emotions. You’ll practice expressing anger in ways that lead to resolution rather than escalation, including effective communication techniques, boundary setting, and when to take breaks during heated discussions.

Stress-Reduction Techniques

Since stress often amplifies anger, this component focuses on building your stress management toolkit. You’ll learn progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing exercises, mindfulness meditation, and time management strategies. These techniques help lower your baseline stress level, making you less reactive to anger triggers and more capable of responding thoughtfully rather than impulsively.

Conflict Resolution Strategies

Master the art of navigating disagreements constructively. This module teaches active listening skills, perspective-taking, problem-solving frameworks, and negotiation techniques. You’ll learn how to de-escalate tense situations, find common ground, and work toward mutually beneficial solutions. Role-playing exercises provide safe practice opportunities for real-world application.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for individuals whose anger management concerns are impacting their:

  • Personal Relationships: Frequent arguments with family members, friends, or romantic partners
  • Professional Life: Workplace conflicts, difficulty working with colleagues, or career limitations due to anger issues
  • Legal Standing: Court-mandated participation or seeking to avoid legal consequences related to anger-driven behavior

Whether you’re self-referred or attending due to external requirements, our program meets you where you are and provides practical tools for positive change.

Take the First Step

Ready to break free from destructive anger patterns? Contact us today to learn more about enrollment dates and begin your journey toward healthier emotional expression and improved relationships.

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Crisis Line

Crisis Line

(434) 430-0154
Phone number

Phone number

(434) 634-3060
Location

Location

156 A Baker St Emporia, VA 23847

Working time

  • Monday - Friday:8 am - 5 pm
  • SaturdayEmergency Service
  • SundayEmergency Service