Anger Management and Counseling in Oak Leaf, TX.

Anger is a God-given emotion that everyone experiences. Anger can be expressed in a positive and constructive way or in a negative and destructive way. At Christ Centered Counseling / Anger Is OK! we provide anger management training for court ordered individuals and for those desiring to learn anger management skills. Clients learn how to identify their anger triggers, how to use calming and relaxation techniques, and how to be assertive, rather than aggressive, and much more. Dr. Bartley is a Certified Anger Management Specialist (CAMS-V) and Diplomat with the National Anger Management Association.

As a culture, we do not do well with healthy expressions of anger. Often we are raised to suppress it and then we have limited practice at dealing with big emotion. There is a spectrum of healthy aggression- to keep us safe and to maintain boundaries- and rage- our body's strategy for safety. Anger management is about applying the right "dosing" to maintain boundaries yet not fracture relationships or suffer other losses. I am able to help you learn to regulate your body to be able to apply the appropriate "dose" to be effective and not destructive.

I provide individual psychotherapy for anger management. Anger is normal emotion that everyone experiences. It becomes a problem when one expresses anger inappropriately or one lacks the proficiency to express any emotions but anger. I use Humanistic and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to help my clients understand their anger, improve their emotional experience, and express their emotions in healthy ways. A healthy emotional life is the cornerstone of living a full and successful life.

Anger is a normal part of our emotional make-up. Expressing our anger is important to our mental health. However, it is important that we learn how to do this in a positive way, that is not detrimental to our relationships and our lives. There are many techniques that can be learned in order to accomplish this. Let me help you to learn life skills that can help you to better control your emotions.

We all know what anger is, and we've all felt it: whether as a fleeting annoyance or as full-fledged rage. Anger is a completely normal, usually healthy, human emotion. But when it gets out of control and turns destructive, it can lead to problems—problems at work, in your personal relationships, and in the overall quality of your life. And it can make you feel as though you're at the mercy of an unpredictable and powerful emotion. We can help you with tools for managing anger and using your anger to help you get more of what you need in your life!

You'll find a secure, accepting environment to explore and comprehend your emotions in our workshops on managing anger. We'll identify the causes of anger and develop useful coping mechanisms so that it may be expressed and dealt with in a healthy way. We'll strive toward long-lasting emotional control and resolution by exploring the underlying issues. I'll provide you useful tips and tricks so you can respond to difficult circumstances with more poise and clarity. You will gain the abilities and self-awareness necessary to promote better relationships and handle life's issues with a more impartial viewpoint through our therapeutic partnership.

Is your partner threatening to leave you due to your problems controlling your anger? Do you feel as though you are boiling over with frustration in minor situations? Together, we can uncover the underlying feelings leading to your anger and create strategies to regain control of your frustration. Maybe you feel pressured and stressed all of the time. Or maybe you don't feel listened to when you are trying to communicate to your partner or spouse. In our therapy sessions, you will be able to talk about your frustration and stress in a safe and nonjudgmental atmosphere. Call or e-mail me today to set up a consultation to see how I can help.

In my experience as an EMDR therapist, I pay close attention to the links between past and present. I’ve seen time and time again how unhealed emotional wounds resurface and come out sideways. While anger management can provide helpful strategies, they don’t get to the heart of the issue. Often, anger is what we see on the surface, but the real problem is what’s underneath the anger. Negative beliefs like “I’m helpless,” “I’m out of control,” and “I’m a failure,” start to bubble up, and anger comes to the rescue. It can get us in trouble, but at least it gets the blood pumping. With research-proven EMDR therapy, I help men heal anger at its source so it doesn’t have to be managed.

I work with clients who want to break the Anger habit. Through Cognitive behavioral therapy techniques you will learn to better manage anger, stop the threat of violence, develop self control over your thoughts and actions and rebuild damaged or stressed relationships. We will work together to help you become aware of events, situations and behaviors that trigger your anger. You will learn to challenge negative self talk, practice assertive communication skills, learn relaxation techniques and utilize effective conflict resolution skills. If your anger is causing a negative impact on your relationships and on important parts of your life, don't wait and call for help!

Using the Angerbusters model, we'll look at how to keep anger from controlling your life, or better live with someone with an anger problem. This is a model that sees anger as a "cover emotion" that, for some people, should not be indulged. Toxic anger can endanger not only marriages, but careers, friendships and other family relationships. The model is extremely practical, with specific ideas to adopt and scripts to say in everyday life.

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.

Edith utilizes the What's Good About Anger? curriculum to help clients recognize their anger and to develop and apply skills and abilities to respond to anger in a healthy and socially appropriate manner. Anger management topics include anger awareness, cognitive distortions and irrational beliefs, stress management, problem-solving, assertive communication, managing conflict, forgiveness, applying a time-out, emotional intelligence and empathy, building successful relationships, choosing behavior alternatives, preventing and interrupting aggression, accepting responsibility, and facing consequences. Self-initiated and court-ordered clients are welcome!

My approach revolves around helping clients gain a deep understanding of the root causes and triggers of their anger. I provide a supportive and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors associated with anger. Through evidence-based techniques and strategies, clients will benefit by learning healthier ways to express and manage their anger, enhancing their communication skills, and ultimately regaining control over their reactions.

Many people don't even realize it when they have an anger problem. Often times people feel at a loss when they explode with anger, thinking that they do not know where the outburst come from. The good news is that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can assist a person learn where the anger is coming from, how to manage anger in the moment and steps to prevent self from becoming "uncontrollably" angry.

Managing our emotions appropriately is a skill that is learned. This skill takes time, but with continued dedication and education, you will be on a track to positive emotional mental health. We teach you to understand your triggers and to minimize any negative outbursts. We do however understand that strong angry emotions can get the best of us regardless of our efforts to avoid triggers. We help you learn to manage your emotions while in the moment without responding in ways we regret in the future.

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. Brainwaive 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 can be very costly! It can cost you everything you truly value and love in this world. Did you know that you can take control of this though? You don't have to let it control you one more day. Let's talk about how this behavior is affecting your life and how you can overcome it's bitter sting. You deserve to be free of it's damaging affects and so do your loved ones.