Anger Management and Counselling in Nobleton, ON.

Nobody wants to be angry and upset themselves or others. Anger is sometimes about current issues that need to be resolved through a good action plan. Other times it is due to deeper issues that need to be worked through. Anger is often a symptom of previous upsets or issues in our lives that caused us pain in some way. We will process those upsets through discussion and unique exercises created for you as homework or to be completed in session until they are worked through.

In counselling for anger management, my therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in understanding emotions and their connection to anger responses. I create a supportive and non-judgmental environment where clients can explore the underlying emotional triggers that lead to anger. By delving into the core emotions that fuel their anger, such as hurt, fear, or frustration, we work together to develop healthier ways of expressing and managing these feelings. Through this process, clients gain valuable insights into their emotional experiences, enabling them to reframe their anger and cultivate more constructive coping strategies.

Sometimes we hurt or harm others with our words and our actions. I recognize what it takes to speak up about these experiences, and I listen in compassionate ways that help you become more of who you want to be. There is very little you can say that will shock me or that I will judge. My aim is to help you have the kinds of caring and respectful relationships you want to have, and to be the kind of person you want to be.

Are you looking for support related to anger management? If you struggle to regulate your emotions, communicate in your relationships, or control your behaviours, I am here to help. Together we will work to create an individualized treatment plan aimed at reducing your discomfort and developing your emotional regulation and communication skills. This work will take place in an honest and authentic space, validating your experience while keeping you accountable to your therapeutic goals.

Anger is a common and useful emotional reaction. However, there are times when anger is excessive or extreme and controls a person to the point that it is hurtful to them, their life, and their loved ones. I work with clients to understand their experience of anger, learn to identify potential triggers and underlying issues, and develop coping skills to manage these issues and emotions. Clients will learn relaxation or calming strategies, how to communicate to reduce angry outbursts, problem solving skills, and how to alter negative thinking which may be contributing to the anger. This often results in clients feeling happier, more relaxed, and having improved relationships.

Is your anger getting in the way of having more positive relationships with your boss, colleagues, friends, family and loved ones? Do you wish to control your anger so that it does not control you? Then I can help you. My approach to helping you effectively manage your anger, is to assist you to identify your triggers, interrupt the escalation of anger, learn effective strategies for managing your anger and learn to effectively communicate your anger. In practicing these strategies and understanding the root cause of your anger, you will more successfully negotiate your needs and have more positive relationships. This will help you feel better about yourself and build your confidence.

People come for psychotherapy to my downtown Toronto practice in order to help them manage feelings of extreme anger and other painful emotions, as well as difficulties being able to be assertive without become excessively aggressive. Sometimes these psychological challenges are recent developments, but sometimes they represent lifelong struggles coping with difficult feelings.

I tailor anger management treatment to the unique needs and life situation of each client. What distinguishes my approach is that I do not simply counsel people on how to act, nor do I gloss over the real source of the problem. This would be akin to putting a band-aid over a gaping wound. I know that the only way to effectively make a permanent and recognizable change is to address the root cause of what is fueling a person's rage, explosiveness, and destructive behaviour. I treat people with sensitivity and compassion surrounding their emotional vulnerabilities and difficulties that cause their disruptive affect, which negatively impacts their lives and work collaboratively.

Anger is a primary feeling that signals when we perceive that our boundaries are crossed. It is a normal, healthy response that cannot be avoided in relationships. Like a compass, it gives us direction in relating to those around us. For best outcomes, it is essential to learn to deal with our anger using productive and mindful strategies. The healthy expression of anger is not hurtful, aggressive or repressed. Rather, it can be used to deal with conflict and set the parameters for negotiating in healthy ways, making room for everyone’s needs.

Anger is a powerful emotion that, when not controlled or understood, can get in the way of maintaining and building the relationships that are important to us in our lives. So often under those all-encompassing feelings of anger are other feelings that have been buried - perhaps deeper feelings of sadness. Working on issues of anger in therapy is about building an understanding of what our deeper issues are and of working toward coping with our feelings, resolving our issues, and finding more healthy ways to express ourselves in the world.

I’ve been helping people lead more intentional lives for over 20 years. I will help you think before you speak, take time to calm down, use humor to lessen your anxiety, and many more tools to get you to reach your full potential. I’m trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, developmental models,and anxiety and depression management. Most importantly, my aim is to focus on you as a distinctive person, with distinctive needs. My goal is to work with you as a unique individual, and focus on YOUR goals.

Anger is like many emotions we experience - it can get too hot to handle and when it is not dealt with it causes problems for ourselves and others. It can often lead to relapsing into addictive tendencies, having conflict with others and doing and saying things we regret later. At OWA Therapy you will learn to deal with anger by understanding where it is coming from and developing ways of regulating it. Instead of anger calling the shots, we will learn to get in control of anger and become empowered enough to choose how we express it.

There are 3 phases in working with Anger 1.Prevention- Attempts to forestall the very onset of anger. 2. Intervention- Aims to reduce the intensity or the duration of anger that has already ignited. 3. Postvention- Aims to discharge any residual anger. Emotions are regulated by re-experiencing, releasing, or converting them into a safe form. We will not only focus on your cognitions and behaviors as entry points but also focus on the modification of affect (your emotions). Anger is an emotion. To have no room in therapy for the feeling component of this emotion is to deny its very essence, your existence. Gestalt perspective- Expression of anger can be very productive. Let out!

Managing your attitude and emotions is key to feeling at peace, capable of positive and loving relationships. There are many causes of anger reactions. Uncontrolled, anger can negatively impact health, career and family. Together, we explore your history and experience, triggers and reactions. Becoming more observant of your reactions allows you to be more attuned to what is happening. Cognitive behavioural therapy helps us understand reactions to triggers, negative thought patterns and the opportunities to shift inaccurate beliefs. Working together, we will build a variety of coping and problem-solving skills that will help you practice more effective approaches. Don't wait, let's begin.

Anger can be directed inward (depression) or outward towards others. We will uncover where in your body you feel the anger, how it affects your actions and feelings that it can generate. Will help you to label and express your angry feelings in a healthy and safer way eg. journaling, sports and being heard and feeling seen in therapy. Anger can be useful in some situations and can be a protection to some people. We will uncover together what your anger is like and what purpose it serves.

Anger is a common, I'd say necessary function, for it helps us right wrongs, & protect ourselves and others. Like the saying goes, "Good fences make good neighbours", and anger is the energy to make such fences. Sometimes though, anger can seem out of control, or inapropriate. I help you to understand your anger, and to use it constructively for bettering your life, and the lives of others.

Anger is a common emotion that can come easy to us and can feel quite powerful. Our anger can often help us identify when something doesn’t sit right with us, when we feel like our needs are not being met, or like situations pose some level of injustice towards us. However, it is what we do with this anger that can make all the difference in how we cope, experience, and navigate situations. As a therapist, I will never tell you how to express your anger, but rather I will empower you to manage it in a way that fits best for you and your life. Connect with me today for a free consultation to see if we are a good fit.

If anger has a hold on you and your life, therapy can help you feel free again. I can help you learn the necessary skills to manage overwhelming emotions that arise due to anger and help you identify the roots of your anger. Therapy can also help a person address underlying emotions and memories that may be contributing to the distress. With time and patience, anyone can learn to control their anger, and I am here to help you through this journey.

I understand that struggling with anger can feel overwhelming and isolating, but as your psychotherapist, I’m here to support you every step of the way. Together, we’ll create a safe space to explore the roots of your anger, whether they stem from past experiences or unmet needs. Using techniques from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, we’ll focus on developing skills for emotional regulation and mindfulness, helping you find calm amidst the storm. Additionally, I’ll incorporate strategies from Emotionally Focused Therapy to encourage open expression of your feelings. My goal is to empower you with self-awareness and healthier coping mechanisms, so you can navigate your anger and enhance your

Anger is a valid emotion. Anger is activating and can be your biggest advocate. Anger, however, can be scary when it has more control over us than we have over it. Therapy with me will allow you to be learn to identify your anger's purpose and how to respond to it in a way that aligns better with your values. You will learn both mind and body skills to cultivate control and choice. Let me help you help yourself.

Anger is a primal force of rage, igniting conflict and turmoil. It is a potent emotion, fueled by frustration, injustice, and wounded pride. Anger can be a double-edged sword, empowering and destructive. It knows no boundaries, sparing neither friend nor foe in its indiscriminate wrath. Yet beneath the surface of anger lies a wellspring of deeper emotions, hurt, fear, pain, and vulnerability, waiting to be acknowledged and understood. Through introspection, communication, assertiveness, and empathy, anger can be transformed from a destructive force into a catalyst for growth, fostering healing and reconciliation. Learn Anger Management Techniques to control the emotion more healthily.

Anger comes from a core that may be expressed in an entirely different situation with an angry reaction. Trish Joyes' approach is to work with clients in self-awareness and figure out what strategies uniquely assist the client. In doing so, clients will benefit from a more positive lifestyle and better communications skills in their relationships.

In my approach to Anger Management Therapy, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore and understand the underlying causes of their anger. Through a combination of cognitive-behavioral techniques, emotion regulation strategies, and communication skills development, clients can learn to express their anger in healthy and constructive ways. By addressing the root causes and triggers of anger, clients can experience improved emotional well-being, healthier relationships, and a greater sense of self-control and inner peace.

Anger can sometimes get the better of us, and learning how to understand, predict and ultimately control our anger is a process that we can work toward together. Like any skill, the basic techniques must be learned and perfected before we can bring the techniques together into a useful skill-set. Anger, and rage, are often the manifestations of other, related, thoughts or feelings. We will dive deep into the well to locate the source of the anger, and then stop the anger before it grows into something problematic.

The use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is something that many anger management therapies incorporate. By trying to get a patient to open up about their emotions and feelings and being driven to accomplish a specific task (in this case controlling anger), a person can see positive results in their behaviour. By slowing down our thoughts, we can catch ourselves when anger presents itself and choose an alternate course of action, more in line with our goals.