While anger may initially seem to serve as an empowering and useful force, left unchecked, it can grow into a habit with a high price tag. Unrestrained anger can do great damage to the relationships we value the most – relationships with an intimate partner, our children, neighbors, friends, co-workers or employer. Inappropriate expressions of anger not only affect us socially, but also emotionally, financially, spiritually, and even legally.
The following are signs that an anger management evaluation may be appropriate:
Seeking help through anger management classes is crucial for individuals of all ages as these classes offer the opportunity for individuals to learn how to regulate their anger, identify specific stressors and obstacles that can cause anger and enhance their overall quality of life.
Susan Bourquard earned her Doctor of Ministry degree in Formational Counseling and her Master of Arts in Mental Health Clinical Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary. Susan specializes in the treatment of codependency, women’s issues, compulsive behaviors, childhood trauma and spiritual direction. Susan is also a Certified Anger Management Specialist and leads our on-going Anger Management Group. This group fulfills the requirements for court-ordered anger management education, but is also attended by those who choose to take this step on their own.
We offer an 8-week Anger Management Group led by Certified Anger Management Specialist Susan Bourquard, DMin, LPC, CAMS. This group may benefit individuals seeking to satisfy a court order but it also benefits those who want to get a better handle on dealing with anger in various contexts such as work or family. Let our intake specialist know if you will be needing a certificate or letter for the court.
Anger management classes are interactive with a focus on learning through real-life experiences, group discussions, role-playing, and other activities, learning to apply anger management techniques in real-life scenarios. This hands-on method helps you gain confidence and gain a deeper understanding of your emotions.
Anger management explores, addresses, and attempts to resolve the issues that promote problem anger. Our 8-Week Anger Management Workshop Topics include:
Interested individuals can set up a one-on-one evaluation to determine if our anger management group classes or individual counseling is more appropriate. If interested in the group you can enroll directly by calling our client relationship coordinator at 614.888.9200 for current group information.
Whether mandated by the courts to participate in an anger management program or choosing to seek help for anger control on your own, our Anger Management Class can make a positive impact on your relationships and quality of life.
Class participants will be led through this 8-week workshop by Certified Anger Management Specialist Susan Bourquard, DMin, LPC, CAMS. Each class is an hour and 1/2 long and is limited to 9 participants in order to maintain exceptional quality. After completing the registration form on the right, you will receive a call from Susan Bourquard. She will assist you in completing the enrollment process.
Due to the sensitive nature of the workshop, family members may not participate in the same class.
Cancellations:
A full refund will be given if the participant provides notice of cancellation at least 2 weeks prior to the first class. If cancelled with less than 2 weeks notice, only 50% of the deposit will be refunded. No refunds will be given once the class begins.
Between group sessions, participants will receive email reminder support for their individual goals.
This is an 8-week class and each session is 90 minutes long.
This information can be found in the registration section above.
Classes are limited to adults 18 and over. The Certified Anger Management Specialist who leads the class to contact you prior to the class to talk about your concerns and your goals to make sure the class is a good fit for you.
Our anger management classes can only be taken with one member of the family at a time. Couples or individual counseling may be more well suited for couples who struggle with conflict management.
We do additional family or one-on-one counseling for children and teens with anger management concerns.
There are many mental health benefits of anger management classes including the ability to recognize and control anger triggers, to establish healthy coping strategies, to enhance communication skills, and more. These classes offer valuable support and resources for individuals facing a wider variety of anger issues.
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