Basics Class (in the AME office or as a workshop on-site)
This
class (Three 1-1/2 hour sessions) offers participants an innovative
framework for understanding and managing anger. The approach is based
on key principles of healthy anger management including those described
below.
1. Anger is a natural emotion
2. It is often a distraction from or a reaction to other emotions
3. Anger is distinct from aggression
4. Our anger tells us more about ourselves than about the person or situation that leads us to experience anger
5. Healthy anger management is based on skills that can be learned
6. Learning to constructively manage anger is essential for healthy emotional well-being
This class (3-8 participants) promotes sharing and learning in a safe
and comfortable setting. The format involves presentation, shared
discussion and the practice of specific skills and is adapted to the
unique needs of each individual. Constructive feedback and monitoring
are a part of each session.
Topics include:
1. Principles of healthy anger
2. Identifying the experience of anger: emotional, physical, social intellectual, spiritual and general outlook reactions
3. A model of anger
4. Identifying personal messages about anger
5. The role of “child logic” and anger
6. Recognizing how expectations impact anger
7. Anger management strategies including physical arousal control, addressing “self-talk”, and identifying related emotions
8. Communication skills
9. Defusing anger
10. Anxiety and anger
11. Shame and anger
12. Depression and anger
13. How to choose the most effective strategies
14. Identifying one’s vulnerable “buttons” How to practice strategies
Fee: $175 - includes a workshop manual
Schedule for 2008:
January 9, 16, and 23, - Wednesday, 7-8:30 PM
February 6, 13, and 20, - Wednesday, 7-8:30 PM
March 5, 12, and 19, - Wednesday, 7-8:30 PM
April 2, 9, and 16, - Wednesday, 7-8:30 PM
May 7, 14, and 21, - Wednesday, 7-8:30 PM
June 4, 11, and 18, - Wednesday, 7-8:30 PM
July 2, 9, and 15, - Wednesday, 7-8:30 PM
August 6, 13, 20, - Wednesday, 7-8:30 PM
September 3, 10, 17, - Wednesday, 7-8:30 PM
To Register:
1. Mail a check to the address below, or
2. Visit www.professionalcharges.com Click on "Make a Payment" and you will be asked for my account number which is 071-002850, or
Inquiries: Call 312-642-0265 or email: bgolden10@sbcglobal.net
Anger Management Education
1 East Delaware Place, Suite 310 - Chicago, IL 60611
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