FAQ

Anger management counseling works on the principles of cognitive behavior therapy. That is to say, it recognizes that there is a relationship between the emotions we experience, the thoughts we have, and the actions we take in the world. It is very difficult to immediately change the emotions that we experience directly, but we can change the way we think about and process those emotions. This will in turn change the way that we behave in response to them, which can help you to feel less angry in moments where anger is inappropriate.

More specifically, anger management counseling will teach you a variety of problem-solving techniques and relaxation techniques, and give you ways to practice these techniques in simulated real-world experiences. Then, when you face situations in real life that would have angered you in the past, you’ll be able to use these techniques to slowly alter your emotional response and feel less angry.

1. Everyone’s situation is different, which means everyone will need a different amount of time working with an anger management counselor in order to reap the benefits that will help them control their anger issues. On average, though, it will take between 3 to 12  weeks to complete the majority of anger management counseling courses.