Realization
and Interest
Anger Management Training is most effective when the person involved realizes the problem
and is interested in helping to learn new patterns of behavior.
Anger
Management Training
Negatively directed anger results from a learned pattern of thinking and responding to
stimuli in the world. If something is learned, it can be "unlearned." The
process of Anger Management requires:
• Recognizing old
patterns of thoughts and behaviors as cognitive distortions.
• Learning new ways
to think and respond (cognitive restructuring).
• Choosing new
thoughts and behaviors.
Highly Effective
The process of Cognitive Restructuring as applied to managing The Anger Response is highly
effective for those who desire such help. Most individuals see major lasting improvement
in as little as 5 training sessions.
Not Psycho-Therapy
Anger Management Training does not require a lifetime of psycho-therapy. It is not
necessary to deal with all of the reasons for why negative patterns exist within an
individual when responding to anger. What IS necessary is a willingness to acknowledge that such reasons exist and to
have a willingness to learn a new way of responding. Anger Management Training is a
process of taking responsibility for self and desiring to change.
This May Be . . .
Many people know individuals who respond to nearly everything in life with anger and great
violence. Some even react so strongly that we can think of them as nuclear-reactors! If
you, or someone you know, has a desire to improve your reaction to stressful situations,
Anger Management Training may be just what you need. Contact Dr. Flegal today
regarding individual training sessions—either call
(615) 812-7280 or click here
to send information via email. Groups can also learn these techniques in a
workshop setting.
