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ANGER MANAGEMENT
DEKALB OUTPATIENT
DeKalb
Outpatient
(260) 925-2453
For More Information on Anger Management Groups
Contact:
Northeastern Center DeKalb Outpatient 1800 Wesley Road Auburn, IN 46706
260-925-2453
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Anger is a normal, healthy emotion that
almost everyone experiences. When
anger is expressed inappropriately with
blame and aggression, it can be a
destructive force-both to the person
experiencing it and for those subjected to
it. Many
people learn
unhealthy
ways of
processing
anger, from
suppressing
and repressing
angry feeling
to exploding in
rage.
Individuals can
benefit from
having a safe
place in which
to explore a
range of their feelings.
People need to learn how to cope with
anger and to learn more effective and
appropriate ways of managing anger.
Research suggests that inappropriate
anger responses can be replaced with
more appropriate and effective behavior.
A group can provide the opportunity to
share common anger problems and to
learn and practice anger management
(1) To explore the origins of anger
and illustrate that anger is a
normal, healthy emotion when
expressed appropriately. To help
individuals realize that anger is
neither good nor bad.
(2) To help individuals understand
what anger is, what it looks like,
and how to manage it.
(3) To aid individuals in becoming
aware of situational, physical, and
cognitive cues that trigger angry
responses.
(4) To be able to distinguish between
appropriate and inappropriate
anger responses.
(5) To help individuals understand
that appropriate responses to anger
often have more positive
consequences.
(6) To present coping statements and
cognitive restructuring as ways of
reducing angry feelings.
(7) To encourage individuals to take
personal responsibility for their
own behaviors and feelings.
(8) To understand the process of
forgiveness. It’s myths.
RATIONALE PRACTICAL
CONSIDERATIONS
GROUP OBJECTIVES
Groups meet every Friday at 10am for 60
minutes, and are facilitated by masters-
level staff. Cost is $30 per session.
Members will seek to meet objectives by
completing homework, doing role-plays,
by reading handouts, and by participating
in group discussions. Members will be
encouraged to learn skills to replace hurt-
ful behaviors, and to practice until the
new, more adaptive behaviors become
usable in real-life situations.
PROCEDURES