Steve's Anger Groups

This page covers some of the ideas and approaches used in the Groupwork focused on Anger.

How an Anger Group Works

Groups are usually mixed gender, it can be very helpful to see that what pushes men and women to these levels of distress is surprisingly similar.

I usually give a 30+ page Anger Workbook out at the groups so that you don't have to take lots of notes to remember all the educational/informational stuff.

The group works in a number of ways:

• educational content
• • explanations of how and why anger works the way it does
  • why it runs in families the way it does
  • how to look for the things that are triggering you.
  • what the difference is between blame and responsibility
  
  
• experiential and therapy content that explores what is happening in your case.


• and some straight talking guidance on what you will need to learn to do before the healing arrives - like stopping yourself in mid flow, before you do any more damage to your relationships or work


• There is no shame, on the contrary, there is a lot of compassion and trust


• It is a participation activity.


• • You do not have to stand up and say "Hi, my name is x and I have a problem with anger"
  • but for it to work well and for you to get the most out of it, you do have to talk, share your story and be a part of the group, not a spectator.

  Anger Education

  Some of the material covered is included on this site, so you can already see how I approach the subject. Add to that some exploration of the raw animal content of anger and its vital role in our survival, you will I hope, develop a deeper understanding not only of your own response to the threats and traumas in your life but also, begin to recognise the responses of others. I don't do this to make you into an anger therapist, but to help you stay separated from other people's anger.
  
  Within these sections, I will do my best to challenge you with the things you will need to begin working on immediately, things that can't wait for your healing to be completed.

  Anger Therapy

  While the above explores what is common to us all - and often common to the whole animal kingdom from reptiles upward -, this part of the group's work focuses on you, your pain, your life and your outcomes.

An Anger Group Seems Too scary?

I can understand your fear - and I'd bet my wages on many of the others at the group you join will be feeling the same. I too have been through what you are contemplating and on that first evening, I was truly terrified.

Have a look at this Too Scary! and if you need to, give me a call and we can talk about it

In the end, if your desire to heal yourself is bigger than your fear, you will be able to do it.  And if you can't face a group for any reason, I can and will see you as an individual.

2012 Group Dates

May Group is now closed

Next Weekend Anger Group is 26 - 28 October 2012

• Evening (6.30 - 9.00pm), Friday 26 October 2012
• All day (09.30 - 4.30) Saturday 27 October 2012
• All day (09.30 - 4.30) Sunday 28 October 2012
• I prefer to have 10 participants in a group
• The group is mixed - men and women are welcome
• Groups are adults only (19+)
• I recommend that if a couple or members of a family wish to work on their anger, they either join separate groups or see me together as a couple or family
• Location: Clarence House, Clarence Road, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 4LB

Pre-Christmas Weekend Group - December 2012

• Group will be held on the evening of Friday 09 and all day Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 December 2012

See Booking terms, cancellations, etc: Anger Group FAQ

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