Anger Management Classes - 9 Frequently Asked Questions
Anger management classes are not used for psychotherapy but to teach educational anger management skills. Classes usually last for one - two hours per session, with a minimum of ten sessions, with the maximum number of sessions being determined by your needs.
Who needs to take the classes?
If you are instructed by the courts or your employer to take a course you should take one.
If you find yourself having a lot of problems with other people and you think you can benefit from being able to communicate better our classes are for you. You will improve in listening, judgment, managing your expectations, empathy skills and more.
Is there any difference between individual counseling and Anger Management Classes?
The primary difference is that the class is done in a group setting unless it is an online class.
With individual counseling it is one on one, like having a personal coach guide you through the different lessons.
Are there different ways to take an Anger Management Class?
There are group classes, individual coaching, home study courses, online study courses.
How are the online courses?
The online courses cover the same content as the group class, but it is completely online in our online classroom.
Can I expect that Anger Management Classes are going to help me?
Anger management classes have helped 96% of the people who have used them in the past, so you can expect that they will help you also.
The big thing you need to bring with you is a reason for change. In the past, the people who came to the class with reasons why they wanted to change were successful in their goals.
The methods we use have been tested with experience and evidence from the past.
How do I know if I have an "Anger Problem?"
This question can take a long time to answer as there are many ways to tell. What you should do is see if your anger leaves you feeling disturbed in your mind or body.
When angry do you become nauseated, winded, dizzy, or sweaty? Do you feel depressed, guilty ashamed or anxious. Are you angry for longer than you want to be? Are you having relationship problems because of anger? Are you angry a lot? When angry, do you lose control of yourself?
If your answer to a lot of those questions are yes then you can use some help with managing your anger.
How does anger affect people's health?
Anger that is not controlled is bad for you. Heart disease is a major problem that is linked to anger. In fact, in men younger than 55 years old anger is a leading cause of heart attacks.
Anger has also been linked to strokes as well.
How much do anger management classes cost?
Anger management classes do not cost a lot. You are looking at a range of $35 - $195 per class.