Anger Management and Counselling in Grande Prairie, AB.

Have you ever been told that there is no 'bad' emotion? Each emotion we experience is neither good nor bad. Some emotions make us feel better than others. Some emotions drive us to do certain behaviors. The emotion itself is harmless. The emotion is there to tell us something about a situation. However, what we do with an emotion is what makes the difference. If you are struggling with anger, I can teach you techniques to help you take control of your anger so that it no longer has control over you.

It often feels like Anger arises without warning. Before we know it, we are in the midst of an angry outburst. It doesn't need to be this way! At Menla Psychological Counselling you will learn ways to regain control of your anger, rather than having it control you. The goal of anger management isn't to get rid of anger, it is a valid emotion after all, but rather to stop anger from causing chaos and pain in your life.

[I OFFER VIDEO SESSIONS THROUGHOUT ALBERTA AND ONTARIO]. Anger has gotten the better of you and it is time to do something about that now. Come see me. I have been a psychologist since 1986 and I know how to help people. I often use cognitive behaviour therapy, mindfulness meditation, hypnotherapy, and several other helpful methods to bring down your overall arousal level. Bring some calmness of spirit into your life right away and book a session with me by visiting https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14249112

Feeling like you always go from 0 to 100 in seconds? Do people say you overreact to small things, or do you feel constantly on-edge? Maybe your anger is hurting the people you care about. If any of this sounds familiar, counselling can help. Together, we can develop better emotional control, improve your relationships, and reduce your stress. You'll gain insights into your triggers and learn how to manage them. Imagine feeling calm and connected with the people you love. You deserve this peace. Let's take the first step together. Book your free 15-minute consultation now, and start your journey to a more peaceful life today.

Anger is a normal, natural emotion that may range in intensity. Anger is usually a healthy response to things that irritate or even threaten us in some way. It may also be a response that occurs with other feelings such as sadness, grief, or even shame. Anger can affect more than just our thoughts; it can impair our actions at a nervous system level. Unhelpful strategies for dealing with strong emotion can impact the likelihood of carrying out good, and preferred, intentions and instead leave use with hurtful, and sometimes detrimental, outcomes. Lisa can help you learn to address strong emotion at a mind-body level.

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.

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.

Ever heard of the fight-flight-freeze reflex? This occurs when an organism mobilizes to neutralize or move away from a perceived threat. Circulation is constricted, heart rate increases, and muscles become tense and ready to act. The logical, social and more evolved part of the brain shuts down while the primitive regions become more active. We can't think straight because our bodies say it's action time. Sound familiar? If your anger is a problem, understanding this basic brain science is one of the first steps in learning how to manage it more effectively. Together we will explore your triggers and you will learn new, healthier ways of dealing with this reflex.