Anger Management (Youth & Adult)
About The Program
A weekly group-based program available in two formats, youth and adult, to help you develop the skill of managing your anger. Over ten weeks, this program provides 25 hours of group process to help you better understand your anger. You will also become aware of productive anger management techniques and how to enter into conflict resolution in a positive manner. A certificate of achievement will be awarded upon completion.
Groups have multiple start dates between September and June each year. See our calendar page for upcoming dates.
What Clients Say
- "I thought I was coming to learn to deal with my son. I ended up learning more about myself." ~ Fred H., Manager
- "Most useful, using the Think-Feel-Do model will always be a part of my life." ~ Sally B., Consultant
- "I was really surprised at how I was able to share my thoughts and feelings. I am a very private person and the group made it easy for me to talk. It was a great release for me." ~Candice M., Mother
- "Thank you to JHS in assisting me to start the change in my life. I have had many positive responses from friends and co-workers on my new attitude." ~ Tim D., Truck driver
Do You
- Kick or push others
- Hit doors, walls, etc.
- Grab or shake others
- Make threats of violence
- Throw or destroy objects
- Use belittling names or statements
Do You Have
- Stomach problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Frequent headaches
- Other health realted problems
When Angry Do You Feel
- Isolated
- Depressed
- Misunderstood
- Unappreciated
- Low self-esteem
- People avoid you
- No one listens to you
- Remorse for your actions
- Unable to cope and want to run away?
Negative Effects of Anger
- Depression
- Alcoholism
- Parent abuse
- Relationship abuse
- Drug addiction
- Low self-esteem
- Medical problems
- Lowered school productivity
- Increase school absenteeism
- Poor interpersonal relationships
Issues Explored
- Time out
- Body talk
- Self-confidence
- Blaming others
- Reaction to authority
- Steps to wellness
- Conflict resolution
- Understanding self
- Problem solving skills
- Decision making skills
- Ownership of problem
- Feelings and emotions
- "I" versus "You" statements
Have You Experienced Any of the Following?
- Conflicts with the law
- Difficulty in relationships
- Unable to resolve conflicts satisfactorily
- School/work loss due to anger actions
- Unable to express your anger appropriately
- Told by others you have an anger problem
- Guilt or remorse for inappropriate words or actions
- Loss of friends/relationships or family members due to your anger
Program Objectives
Identify
- Anger styles
- Coping skills
- Personal anger patterns
- Internal/external triggers
- Self-monitoring techniques
- Methods to defuse anger reactions
Learn To
- Increase self-awareness
- Develop a support network
- Improve communication skills
- Express feelings and emotions productively
Program Goals
- To understand anger as an emotion
- To become aware of negative ways you presently deal with anger
- To learn productive and positive Anger Management techniques
- To provide a safe and confidential environment in which to express feelings and emotions
