Anger Management and Counselling in Devon, AB.

If you are struggling with a hot temper and with controlling your anger, know that you are not alone and that it is normal to feel angry now and then. Are you finding that anger is taking over your life? Is it ruining relationships and your peace of mind? This can become very overwhelming to deal with. I can work with you to help you manage your anger. We can work together to understand where it comes from and in this process, learn to deal with it better using various techniques tailored to your unique personality and situation.

Grey Matters International and the work of Kevin J. Fleming, Ph.D approaches issues of anger management in a very humane yet fresh perspective. You see, anger is a normal emotion but it is the valence (intensity) as well as the coupling choice of what one does with this that is the problem. Telling someone to "not" do it or modifying behavior with a trite psychological plan that only breeds a compliant response is not the way to change anger. Brainwave optimization is a new cutting edge technology that allows one to rewire circuitry responsible for reactivity driving the anger. Contact Grey Matters International, Inc now at kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or 877-606-6161.

Anger is a commonly misunderstood emotion. It is often masking other emotions or is trying to tell you something useful but in a destructive way. I will help you to understand where your anger is rooted and address it by: teaching ways to react differently, providing coping skills, guiding you in in experiencing other emotions, processing any traumas that might be related, addressing related relationship concerns, or by using other approaches that fit your unique situation and needs.

At Nest, we recognize that rage is usually a symptom and not the source of a problem. We work with individuals and families to address the root causes of rage in parenthood and provide tools and support to help those struggling with anger to manage. We understand how impactful rage can be and provide a non-judgemental and supportive space for you to explore your emotions.

A response to life's events falls upon a continuum from neutral to highly-reactive. At times anger, Gandhi called it "Righteous Indignation," is necessary to respond to injustices or inappropriate behaviours. However, uncontrolled, inappropriate anger is destructive to one's self and others. Mindfulness and Metta (Loving Kindness) meditations are excellent tools to deal with anger. Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) also called Tapping, along with skillful use of affirmations can help to cool the fires of anger. The benefits of anger management lead to a regulating of emotions and thus a gaining of peace of mind, positive relationships, career and family security.

My approach to anger management is to reduce both your emotional feelings and the physiological arousal that comes with it. We can work together to identify triggers, recognize your triggers, manage your emotions, and feel calmer by mindfully approaching your anger so that you not only regulate your emotions but also listen to your own intense emotions and then work on rewiring your brain to peace. I use Interpersonal Neurobiology to help you understand the way your brain works so that you can control your anger instead of your anger takes control of your life

Control Anger before it controls you. The goal of anger management is to recognized your emotional feelings and physical arousal that caused anger and find better ways to deal with this emotion. Anger can lead to problems at work, get in the way of personal relationships, and in the overall quality of your life and those around you. If you are experiencing NON-Violent anger I can help you. This is done through a goal directed collaborative approach. Personal change is constant. We will bring awareness and facilitate movement toward goals you have identified. We will email back and forth, it's just like talking to a friend only you will receive professional help on your own schedule.

Anger can be a healthy response to negative treatment or events. We’ve all gotten angry and it can help to communicate to others that we’re not okay with something. In fact, not having the ability to feel anger is a whole other issue. However, for some people, uncontrollable, overly frequent or inappropriate expressions of anger can damage relationships, career success or more. Shift Psychological can help the anger management process by identifying and treating the origins of the anger – the messages about self and the world that cause it. Then, using our unique approach we remove them. This results in an absence of reaction and an appropriate level of calm.

Anger is a very natural, normal reaction to certain triggers and life events. The thing that makes it seem like it's a bad thing is the way that react to it. Learning new skills to cope, emotionally regulate, and explore and work through the underlying issues regarding your anger will be helpful in your recovery process. Identifying the primary feelings behind the anger will also be the helpful to finding the source and healing.

Managing anger means managing your need to have things your way even if your way seems reasonable to you. It means questioning your sense of entitlement to having your way. Anger can be a strong communication to others that what one is angry about really matters. As an initial response it can be a powerful impetus to change but unless one takes some kind of action following the anger it will only serve to reinforce a sense of powerlessness. Anger can be a way to impose ones will. Sometimes people learn that this works in the short term but in the long term it never really does.

My approach to anger helps individuals understand the roots of their anger - those aspects of their lives that have contributed to anger. Learning what triggers anger is key to changing and managing anger. Increasing self-awareness of triggers helps with the next step of learning new ways to respond to anger. Stress, depression, and self-esteem/confidence are often related to anger. Therefore, learning new ways to manage stress and depression can also help reduce anger. Lifestyle choices and health issues can contribute to anger. Enhancing health and well-being helps boost one's capacity to effectively manage anger.

At The Counselling Space, we approach the topic of Anger Management from a wholistic perspective. We believe that all feelings are valid and serve and important purpose for our clients. When connecting with clients who are struggling to cope with overwhelming feelings of anger, we work together to understand the sources of angry feelings, uncover the messages anger might be sending us, and learn strategies for soothing ourselves when anger shows up. Angry can be a scary and lonely experience - at The Counselling Space, we strive to stand beside our clients to understand this often misunderstood feeling.

The first step to changing anger is becoming increasingly aware of it. Through awareness, we will begin to find ways to interrupt the cycle of anger and move you towards emotional regulation that will help you. It will help to improve your relationship with others and even yourself. You will find a sense of relief in being able to remain more calm, more of the time.

When we can learn to investigate anger, build acceptance and tolerance for uncomfortable feelings, and find ways to soothe ourselves, we can manage anger in ways that are supportive of our relationships and supportive of ourselves. Learning anger management can involve building skills in multiple areas including communication, needs identification, distress tolerance, and/or emotional regulation.