This course is based in part on Counselor Toolbox Podcast Episodes 067 & 068 Anger Management Parts 1 & 2 and 79 Assertiveness Skills
Contact Hours: 10
Objectives
Explore the function of anger
Identify the costs and benefits of anger
Identify anger triggers
- Rejection/Isolation
- Failure
- Loss of control
- The unknown
Explore multiple skills necessary for Anger Management:
- Mindful self-awareness
- Distress tolerance
- Values clarification/Goal setting
- Motivational enhancement skills
- Cognitive behavioral skills
- Cognitive processing skills
- Communication skills
- Compassion focused skills
- Self-esteem building skills
- Wellness skills (Vulnerability identification and prevention)