Anger Management Program
subject:
Anger Management
Length:
8-10 sessions
Effort:
40-60 min/session
Duration:
Up to 1 month
Counselling:
One-on-one
Language:
English, Tamil
Legal:
Meets all requirements
Certificate:
Completion Report
Fees:
Negotiable, average $150 per session (including taxes) + $60 report fee
Anger Management Counselling: A Path to Healing Together
Anger Management Counselling is a service that offers clients strategies and techniques to manage excessive anger and make better life choices. We also offer a condensed version of the Anger Management Program, details of which can be found on the home page under “Anger Workshop”. Most of this counselling service is done on a one-on-one basis. Please note that completion of the program does not guarantee any legal outcomes, such as charges being dropped, altered, or withdrawn.
Overall, it can make a person’s life happier because much of the unhappiness and difficulties in relationships stem from an inability to manage excessive anger. Anger management means directing the energy of anger toward productive, prosocial activities; it is not the same as anger control. See the FAQ section.
The Report of Completion is only issued once fees are paid in full.
How Anger Management Counselling Works
Program Overview
The Anger Management Program consists of eight to ten (8-10) individual counselling sessions designed to help clients recognize the roots of their anger, develop awareness of the negative effects of excessive anger and learn anger mastery. During these sessions, the client will explore key triggers of excessive anger, how it can be very damaging to their relationships, and other topics related to managing one’s anger effectively. Each session is approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour in length, and the program usually lasts 1 to 2 months. Some sessions may also be completed over the telephone (telephone counselling) and using the internet (e-mail correspondence). The program can also be completed in a shorter period. It meets the requirements of the Ontario Court System.
Although this program is called Anger Management, its approach is broader, covering life skills management.
Program Goals
- Identification and acknowledgment of excessive anger as an issue
- Acceptance of excessive anger as an issue
- Strategies for dealing with anger in a constructive way
- Techniques for dealing with anger in a constructive way
- Methods of defusing confrontational situations with others
- Methods of preventing such situations from escalating
- Learning techniques for non-violent communication
- Taking responsibility for one’s behaviour
Program Topics
The following topics are usually covered in the eight to ten (8-10) counselling sessions, with a duration of each- 45 minutes to 1 hour, of the Anger Management Program:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is meant by counselling?
Counselling is a process in which a counsellor enters into a relationship with a client to help them make positive changes, such as solving a personal problem or improving their attitude.
What is Anger Management Counselling?
Anger Management Counselling is a service that provides clients with strategies and techniques to manage their anger effectively.
What are the fees?
For clients who do not need to complete the entire counselling program, single session therapy (SST) is available. The cost is $150 per session, and more sessions can be arranged as needed.
Is counselling individual or group based?
Most of our counselling sessions are individual. We are not offering group-based counselling at this time.
Will I be expected to complete tests?
No; however, clients are expected to complete handouts and homework exercises as requested by counsellors to obtain a Certificate of Completion.
How long is the Anger Management Program?
The Anger Management Program usually involves a client attending 8 to 10 individual sessions. The duration of each session is usually 45 minutes to 1 hour.
A client may complete the program within 1 to 2 months, depending on their availability; however, it may be completed in a shorter period. There are homework assignments for each topic covered in the program.
What happens if I’m charged with assault, the court asks me to complete an anger management program, but I think I do not have an anger management problem/challenge?
We are offering the anger management program to help you learn more about and manage anger and to meet the legal requirements stipulated by the legal system (courts). Anger management is not a diagnosis; it is a psycho- educational program with a practical component.
