Anger Management in Newark, DE—Counseling, Therapy for Anger

Mike is done with today. Even though he set three different alarms, he still woke up late. So, of course he got stuck in traffic on his way to work. And two different people cut him off! He gave a few angry honks at each and sped around them, narrowly missing another car. Now, he’s almost late to a meeting. He sprints into work with a hot coffee and papers for his boss. He still has time to make a pitstop at his desk if he hurries… out of nowhere, his coworker steps into his path and spills his coffee all over, including on the papers for his boss. Red flashes in Mike’s vision. That’s it. He thinks. He slams his coffee mug on his desk, and the next words out of his mouth are a shouted expletive.  He unloads on his coworker within earshot of the entire office.  Later at home, his wife approaches him with a problem, and he “flips out,” shouts things he will later regret, and accuses her of trying to undermine him.  His four-year-old son comes into the room and starts crying, provoking another angry outburst from Mike.  Later that day, Mike is still fuming, but this time, he is filled with self-loathing and anger toward himself for not being able to control his temper, yet again.  “Is this any way to live??” he wonders.

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Any normal person would be frustrated in that situation! It was a high stress situation, and nothing was going the way Austin wanted. But what he experienced was more than just frustration. 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.

Thriveworks Newark 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. Thriveworks Newark 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?

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.

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.

Thriveworks Newark 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!

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 Thriveworks Newark counselors understand that. It takes courage to reach out, and even then, it’s not always a straightforward decision. To help you decide, here are some signs that could mean you would benefit from talking to a Thriveworks Newark 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?

Thriveworks Newark 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 Thriveworks Newark 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. Some of these 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.

Thriveworks Newark 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!