One out of five people in the U.S. have an anger management problem. Anger is a natural human emotion and is nature’s way of empowering us to “ward off” our perception of an attack or threat to our well being. The problem is not anger; the problem is the mismanagement of anger.
Mismanaged anger and rage is the major cause of conflict in our personal and professional relationships. Domestic abuse, road rage, workplace violence, divorce, and addiction are just a few examples of what happens when anger is mismanaged.
Anger itself isn’t always a bad emotion. Expressed appropriately, anger can be healthy. It can help protect you from dangerous situations, motivate you to resolve problems.
Our programs are designed to teach you anger management skills, stress management skills, effective communication skills, and to enhance your emotional intelligence.
Anger – you will learn what anger is, what causes it, and the heavy costs of anger.
Stress – you will learn what stress is, and skills to recognize and manage it.
Communication – you will learn skills to improve your communication with others.
Emotional intelligence – you will learn skills to create positive outcomes in your relationships with others and yourself.
The human body has natural responses when it experiences anger. These “anger cues” can alert you to when you begin to feel angry. Discerning your own anger cues and being aware of the signs of anger in others can help you avoid trouble.
There are all sorts of anger-provoking situations. The more anger management information learned, the more able you are working through anger-related issues. Some people become mad or angry when they are frustrated. When something doesn’t work out the way they planned or they failed to succeed after giving their all, circumstances like these may cause a person to become frustrated. This frustration may lead to anger which can then spin off into a whole list of negative consequences.
We provide individual psychotherapy for anger management. Anger is a 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. We use a specific therapy to help 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.
Throughout the sessions, you’ll learn skills that will benefit both your personal and professional relationships. Upon completion of your Anger Management therapy, we are confident that you’ll not only feel a greater sense of control over your own life, but that others will notice the changes you’ve made in your behavior.
Our programs allow flexibility so that you can go at your own pace. Call MHC in Fort Lauderdale today to receive more information about our anger management program and to register to begin a journey towards positive change.
