Anger Groups in NYC
Anger Groups in NYC are currently offered to individuals who are struggling with high levels of anger, aggression, tension, stress, and frustration. Scientific research indicates that Anger Management can be effective. In addition, this research indicates that group work can be effective. Anger research indicates that various components are responsible for success. These include Skills Training, Relaxation, and Cognitive Restructuring. It is also recommended that programs include Relapse Prevention. Research also indicates that Anger Management Groups may have additional benefits. For example, one Anger Treatment study indicated that there were significant reductions in Depression Symptoms on the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI).
Anger Management Classes
Anger Management Classes often offer psycho-education covering a range of topics, which may include:
Understanding and identifying emotions
Recognizing cues
Anger and Aggression Model
Communication Skills
Problem Solving
Relaxation
ABC Model
Rational Coping Statements and Self-talk
Relapse Prevention
The Anger Course at New York Behavioral Health
New York Behavioral Health is currently offering Anger Management Groups at a low-cost. Space is limited. Anyone interested in attending an Anger Group this month can call (646) 559-3498 or request more information here.
Anger Management References
Fuller, J.R., DiGiuseppe, R. , Fountain, T., O’Leary, S., Lang, C. (2010). An open trial of a comprehensive anger treatment program on an outpatient sample anger. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 38, 485-490.
Fives, C. J., Kong, G., Fuller, J. R., DiGiuseppe, R. (2009). Aggression, anger, and irrational beliefs in adolescents. Cognitive Therapy & Research.
Fuller, J.R.. (November, 2005). Cognitive-Behavioral Group Psychotherapy for Anger. Symposium presentation on The Clinical Face of Anger: Clinical Presentation, Comorbidity, and Treatment at the annual meeting of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Washington, DC.
An anger management presentation for therapists familiar with cognitive behavioral techniques can be downloaded from the link below.
Anger Management Group Therapy
