Chronic anger can be costly, both physically and
emotionally. Most people can use their anger in appropriate ways in some situations,
and yet be ineffectual in others. Participation in the Individual Anger
Management Program reduces
levels of anger, especially in provocative situations. You will learn effective coping
behaviors to stop escalation and to resolve conflicts. Graduated homework assignments
allow participants to apply their newly acquired skills. The Individual Anger
Management Program
employs the three major anger control interventions by using model presentations,
rehearsal, positive feedback and promoting.
skills and cognitive concepts
Anger Is a Two-Step Process
Ventilation Doesn't Work
Anger Is Different From Aggression
Coping Is Better Than Blaming
Relaxation Skills:
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Relaxation Without Tension
Special Place Visualization
Breathing-Cued Relaxation
Cognitive Control Concepts
ABC Cognitive Theory
Trigger Thoughts
Response Choice Rehearsal
Description of Response Choice Rehearsal (RCR)
RCR Switching
Relapse Prevention
goals
To reduce levels of anger in provocative situations
To learn effective coping behaviors in order to halt escalation
and to resolve conflicts
format
The Individual Anger
Management Program uses a skill building format and
each new skill relies, to some extent, on what has previously been learned, therefore
participants are strongly encouraged to attend all twelve (12) sessions. The Individual
Sessions begin and end on time, lasting forty-five minutes (45min). You are encouraged to
do homework assignments.
consultation
Interested persons may call or e-mail (see contact info below) for an
initial consult session to discuss the process of participation. The
Individual Anger Management Program is most useful for people who are willing to honestly examine
and recognize the consequences of their problem.
cost
The Individual Anger
Management Program includes 12 sessions and costs $160
per session. A variety of payment options are available as well as
out-of-network medical insurance
reimbursement.
"I ordered the Real Solution
Anger Management Workbook and found it to be extremely helpful. The skills I found have
helped me at work and at home. Thank You!" Jim W., Dallas, Tex.
Individual PsychotherapyPrograms for the following: AngerManagement, Relationships, Emotional Management,
Assertiveness, Anxiety Management, Self Esteem,
Stress Management, and Depression.
Relationship Counseling
Marriage & Pre-Marriage
Counseling
Richard Pfeiffer
is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, an Integral Psychotherapist, and a
Certified Anger Management Specialist. His
clinical psychological and
theological training provide the foundation for his
expertise in helping people work through their core conflicts. He is a Fellow of the American Association of Pastoral
Counselors (AAPC), and a Diplomate of the
National Anger Management Association (NAMA).
An innovator in the development of Integral Psychotherapy,
and Emotion Focused Couple Therapy, Dr.
Pfeiffer has provided psychotherapeutic services to individuals
and couples for over twenty years. He is the author of
eight Real Solution Workbooks and
the bestselling
CreatingReal Relationships. Dr. Pfeiffer
can be reached by calling 212-749-3684.
