Anger Management and Counseling in Kernersville, NC.

GraceRenewal Counseling traces anger to the pain of unmet temperament (psychological) needs - of the mind, emotions, and will with regard to - Information (learning how the world works), - Affection, and support for - Decision-Making (Structure) and identifies functional Leadership Resources in the home, Church, and community which serve to help meet those needs.

Clients need to learn how to identify their emotions, as well as how to express, release, manage, and control their anger or angry feelings. Through the use of role plays, sand tray, and other therapeutic worksheets, handouts, exercises, games, and activities, clients will learn that anger is not a negative feeling, but an emotion that indicates something is wrong and changes need to be made.

Anger issues often involve very deep roots. Hurst, fears and frustration often are the "seeds" of open anger. If one can understand what grows apparent anger then goals can be set to work through the "seeds" until each one is pruned. We do not merely want to skim over the anger issues but to dig deep and pull up by the roots. Many people feel such a heavy burden lifted when they are able to forgive pains from the present and past.

Anger is often a misunderstood emotion and often looked at as more negative than positive. In applying cognitive behavioral approaches to developing a healthy use and control of anger, therapy will support you in not suppressing anger but recognizing the difference between healthy and unhealthy anger and regaining your mastery over this complex emotion. Often this leads to overall better self understanding and increased confidence as well as improved personal and professional relationships.

If you are having issues with anger whether at work, home, school or in life general I can help. We will discover together where the anger is coming from and what deeper emotion is producing the anger. It could be hurt, frustration, disappointment or many other emotions that produce a level of rage that is not benefiting you in your life. If those around you are telling you that you have an anger management problem, let's talk about it and discover a solution together.