Understanding Anger in the Belleville Area
Anger is a common emotion that ranges from slight irritation to overwhelming rage, and it often stems from feelings of being wronged, disrespected, or threatened. While a moderate amount of anger can be constructive and drive positive change, excessive anger can lead to destructive outcomes such as verbal assaults, aggressive behaviours, and can become physical fighting. If verbal aggression is part of your relationship, it can easily escalate to further aggressive behaviours and become physical. When anger becomes a frequent part of an intimate relationship, it is destructive to every party involved, including children and extended family.
Recognizing what triggers your anger is the first step towards management. Common catalysts include:
Understanding these triggers can help individuals anticipate and mitigate their reactions, using strategies from anger management counselling.
The Consequences of Ignoring Anger Issues
Neglecting to address anger issues can have severe health and social consequences. Chronically elevated levels of stress hormones, spurred by frequent anger, increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and immune dysfunction. Furthermore, persistent unchecked anger can harm relationships, impacting personal and professional life and potentially leading to psychological conditions such as depression.
Root Causes of Anger
Anger management problems often develop from a complex interplay of genetic, psychological, and environmental factors:
By addressing most of these underlying causes through comprehensive anger management counselling, or anger management therapy, individuals and couples can learn to manage their anger more effectively.
Anger management involves a combination of therapeutic strategies and lifestyle adjustments aimed at mitigating anger. Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is particularly effective, helping individuals to reframe negative thoughts and develop healthier response mechanisms. Additionally, therapy may focus on:
Therapists in or near Belleville specialize in these techniques, providing personalized support to help clients navigate their emotions and improve their quality of life.
At Rock of Peace Counselling, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment where individuals and couples can explore the roots of their anger and learn effective coping mechanisms. Our experienced therapists in or near Belleville utilize evidence-based practices to help clients achieve emotional balance and enhance their interpersonal relationships.
At Rock of Peace Counselling we have tailored therapy and programs based on our book, Over the Walls of Anger, Into Each Other’s Arms to help your relationship thrive.
Locations
Uxbridge, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Picton and Toronto - Online and In-Person
615 Davis Drive, Ste. 203
(in TLC's suite - The Life Centre)
Newmarket, ON. L3Y 2R2
The Hope Centre
46 King Street
Picton, ON
K0K 2T0
22 Richmond St.
Unit 104
Richmond Hill, ON
L4C 3Y1
348 Danforth Avenue, Ste. #210, Toronto, M4K 1P1
Uxbridge Free Methodist Church
81 Reach Street
Uxbridge, L9P 1K4
Business Hours
Newmarket:
Mondays: Marijane 10:30-7:30
Tues.: Lindy 10-7:15
Wed: Selene 9-8
Thurs: Tina 11-8:30
Fri: Christine 10-6
(online Mon-Thurs)
Richmond Hill:
Wed: Tina 11-8:30
Picton:
Matt’: Mon.-Wed. 9-9 online and in person (in Picton);
Tues., Thurs., Fri. 9-4 online and in person (in Picton)
Toronto:
Sue M.: Saturday 9-3
Uxbridge:
Tues: Selene 9-5:30
Susan A.’s Hours: Currently not taking new clients
Online:
All our in-person therapists see clients online as well.
The following therapists are online only:
Julie: Mon., Wed. 9:30 – 5
Sam: Mon. 10 – 7:30; Tues. 9 – 6
Anna: Mon.-Thurs. 10-6; Fri. 9-5
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