Anger management includes a broad range of skills that help you recognize the signs of anger and handle triggers in a positive way. Anger management does not mean bottling up your emotions or avoiding your feelings.
To effectively manage anger, you must first be able to identify this emotion at its early stages, before it gets out of control. Then, you can learn to express yourself in a calm and reasonable manner.
Without proper management, anger can negatively affect your relationships, potentially even leading to violent or otherwise dangerous behavior. Fortunately, coping with anger is a skill that almost anyone can learn, and the caring counselors at High Desert Psychological Services are here to help.
Anger management counseling at High Desert Psychological Services is customized to every patient’s unique situation. Generally, the following techniques help a lot of people learn to manage anger:
If you try these techniques on your own and continue to struggle with angry outbursts, or if your anger seems uncontrollable, call High Desert Psychological Services.
People come to High Desert Psychological Services for anger management counseling for many reasons. Signs that anger management therapy may be right for you include:
Anger issues often occur along with other mental health conditions, such as alcohol or drug addiction, bipolar disorder, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). High Desert Psychological Services provides comprehensive, patient-focused mental health care for individuals, couples, and families.
To get started with anger management therapy, call High Desert Psychological Services, or request an appointment online today.