The young people that we see at Centerpoint experience a broad range of emotions, from joy to fear to surprise and sadness, guilt and shame, anxiety and excitement, embarrassment and more…

Unfortunately, some of our clients are only able to identify and “express” one emotion: ANGER.

And it is often this anger and its expression that raises concern within families, schools, and communities. It is also this anger that has young people referred to Centerpoint’s Anger Management Group. Anger Management Group is a structured and guided group facilitated by one of our most talented clinicians and designed to help young people:

• Recognize the many feelings and thoughts that contribute to their anger;
• Build the skills and strategies to avoid stressors, reduce stress, and cope with the difficult life situations that are unavoidable;
• Expand their emotional “vocabulary” – gain greater awareness of the range of their emotional needs and find effective ways to get these needs met;
• Express their anger and strong emotions in healthier and less damaging ways;

While many of Centerpoint’s counseling groups have “rolling admissions” to allow for quick referral access, Anger Management Group is a “closed group” running for 8 sessions with the same participants continuing for the full series. This continuity allows for the application of a developmental, outcome-based curriculum. For some clients, Anger Management Group may be one part of a comprehensive Centerpoint plan of care – for others, this group may be a stand-alone service received from Centerpoint. This group also meets the requirements for certain school or court-ordered expectations.

By the end of this 8 week series, each participant has created, practiced, and applied their own personalized “Anger Management Plan.” And by the time participants complete this series, we see them experiencing some additional emotions:

delight… joy… courage… relief… pride… satisfaction… contentment… hope.

Anger Management Group runs on Tuesdays for 1 hour starting at 5:00pm.

The next cycle of Anger Management Group begins on March 19th.

For more information about this service, please contact Senior Clinician Chip Chamberlain, MS NCC, at 488-7716 ([email protected]).

Chip can speak to group content, design, and outcome.

To learn more about Centerpoint’s range of counseling services and supports, please contact Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Admissions Coordinator Michael Hunter, LCMHC LADC at 488-7714 ([email protected]).

As always be in touch with additional thoughts or needs.

Thanks,

Mitch

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