For Individuals
Anger Management
Newark Behavioral Health anger management counselors understand how temporarily rewarding it is to lash out in anger. But we also know that it can feel even better to understand your anger and control it. You deserve to be happy and fully able to chase after your goals. Sometimes, anger can stand in your way of doing that. Newark Behavioral Health is here to walk with you as we remove the obstacle of anger and free you up to live a happy, fulfilling life.
What’s the Deal with Anger?
Uncontrolled anger can be dangerous and can affect more than just yourself. Is it possible to control anger though, when it feels so good to act out in it? Yes! It’s not always easy, but controlling your anger is possible. There is a place for anger in our lives. It is a natural emotion just like joy or fear. But when it becomes all-consuming, and hurts yourself or the people around you, it is a problem. Newark Behavioral Health wants to stress that anger does not make anyone a “bad” or “weak” person. You are much, much more than the presence of anger in our life. Anger management counselors just means you’re looking to improve yourself and your life, and that’s commendable!
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One of the commonly overlooked affects of anger is what it can do to our physical health. Some of the physical side effects include:
Increased blood pressure
Liver and kidney damage
High cholesterol
Increased risk of coronary artery disease
Increased risk of a heart attack
Risk of substance abuse
But wait, can an emotion really affect our body like that? Because of hormones, it can. Cortisol and Adrenaline are stress hormones that are activated by anger. They are vital for life, but when they continue at high levels in the body, they can begin to damage the body and mind.
Mentally and emotionally, anger can also be destructive. Depression, anxiety, and substance abuse are potential side effects of maintained anger. It can also strain relationships of all kinds- from your future career to your love life.
Do I Need Anger Management Counseling?
Anger can spread through your life unbeknownst to you. If you are unhappy or discontent with any aspect of your life, and think anger might play a role in it, it’s worth seeing an anger management counselor! You deserve to live the best life possible. Wanting change doesn’t make reaching out any easier, and our Newark Behavioral Health counselors understand that. It takes courage to reach out, and even then, it’s not always a straightforward decision. Your emotions, including your anger, are always completely valid. It’s how you feel, and no one can tell you otherwise! But how you respond to those emotions and environment around you is controllable.
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To help you decide, here are some signs that could mean you would benefit from talking to a Newark Behavioral Health counselor:
People avoid or fear talking to you
You’ve hurt your partner, verbally or physically
You’ve lost relationships because of your temper
Your children are afraid of you
You have lost jobs, or been “written up” at work.
Your health is suffering
You feel out of control when angry
You say and do things that you regret later
You have had legal issues because of poor self-control
You’ve had to use drugs or alcohol to “calm down” when angry
Your emotions, including your anger, are always completely valid. It’s how you feel, and no one can tell you otherwise! But how you respond to those emotions and environment around you is controllable.
What Does Anger Management Counseling Look Like?
Newark Behavioral Health always put you at the center of our practice. What are your goals and past experience? What are your hesitations and hopes for counseling? Those will be the focal point of a Newark Behavioral Health anger management Counseling session. We will walk with you as we navigate the windy path of anger management and can offer some effective tools along the way. Newark Behavioral Health knows that sometimes, life punches hard. And learning how to deal with those punches without punching back can be difficult. We strive to provide a judgment free space for you to practice the best anger management for you!
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Some of effective anger management tools include:
Strategies for relaxation
How to alter your thinking to stop overreacting
Better problem-solving skills
Ways to repair and strengthen relationships
Ways to communicate without losing your temper
Effective ways to parent, without yelling
Your life goes far beyond anger and how to deal with it. So why should anger control your life? It doesn’t have to take long to learn a few coping methods and start down the pathway of healing and growth.
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You deserve dedicated time with a caring mental health professional—we can help.