ANGER MANAGEMENT
Therapists
Marilyn Upton, Mike Bellew
Briefly explanation of the therapy
This therapy explains to the client why they are getting angry and helps the person find other, more effective ways of responding to life events
What can the client expect at the appointment
Marilyn takes full details of a client’s life at the first appointment in order to assess what features are contributing to the anger response.
With Mike during weekly one hour sessions you will have the
opportunity to explore the following questions;
· Why
do I get so angry?
· What triggers my anger?
· What is anger anyway?
· What are the advantages
and disadvantages of my anger?
· How can I learn to
identify my anger ‘triggers’?
· What impact does my
personal history have on my anger?
The client will talk about their life, particularly situations where they become angry.
Marilyn will give strategies for coping with the situations that do not involve getting angry, and usually there will be a 15 minute Relaxation session.
With Mike, in addition to practicing anger management strategies, you will look at the way in which understanding and exploring changes to:
- Lifestyle
- Communication
- Assertiveness
might help improve the management of anger
How many sessions should the client need before they see a result
Sometimes the client feels somewhat better even after the first session, but at least six sessions are needed for a lasting result.
Mike Bellew expects those interested in taking up this therapy to be
prepared to undertake ‘homework’ assignments such as maintaining an anger diary
(sheets will be provided for this purpose) completing worksheets and practicing
relaxation exercises.
What can the Therapy help
Ways of coping with life. In addition to learning to manage your anger more
effectively it is hoped that you will find the process of self discovery
stimulating and enlightening.
It is also hoped that
you find engagement in the therapy collaborative and respectful, encouraging an
attitude of positive engagement, demonstrating the ability to ‘confront the
problem not the individual’.
Who would benefit from this type of Therapy
Anyone who feels that their life is out of control.
Personal recommendation/s from previous client/s
"Fantastic! I came to Marilyn with business problems. I was very sceptical, but it works!" T.R.