Goals & Objectives
This program is designed to help individuals recognize and manage anger. One of its goals is to teach acceptable ways of expressing anger. By gaining a better understanding of self, we will learn to better control our anger so that it does not lead to violent outbursts or actions that are harmful to others. Also, we will learn different techniques for stress management and enhancing emotional intelligence. Lastly, we will devote lessons to improving communications so that we may become better listeners and communicators to prevent angry situation.
Anyone can become angry—that is easy. But to be angry with the right person, to
the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right
way—this is not easy.
-- Aristotle
Group Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
* Recognize the role of individual responsibility in changing “maladaptive”
behavior.
* Develop a working understanding of one’s own anger/stress patterns and
responses.
* Identify “situational anger” that consistently results in angry responses that
can lead to violent behavior.
* Eliminate or minimize violent behavior. Learn how and when to use “time-outs”
to prevent violent confrontations. Incorporate new coping skills to handle
anger, stress, and other feelings properly.
* Use communications skills and listening techniques effectively and gain a
better understanding of how Children inn one’s family can be affected by
parental communication techniques.
* Become more aware of one’s own stress and anger signals and develop the
capacity to sense the mood of persons with whom he/she must interact.
Welcome to “Living Beyond Anger: Living With Love.” Sessions