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| ANGER & IMPULSE CONTROL PROBLEMS |
I provide individual treatment for children and adults with anger management difficulties, associated with oppositional behavior, executive functioning deficits, developmental disabilities, and conduct problems. Many of the treatment strategies are quite similar to those used for treatment of anxiety disorders, however with some important differences, since such behaviors often place others, including the person losing control, at risk.
Intervention: Treatment is individually tailored to meet the needs of individuals. Treatment may include some or most of the following strategies:
- Education about why people develop anger or impulse control difficulties and the role stress and misperception plays in fueling such problems
- Behavior modification techniques, cognitive behavior therapy, anger and stress reduction, relaxation training
- Social skills development
- Problem solving strategies are included as indicated
- Support strategies are provided for parents, spouses, or other significant adults as indicated
- Progress is generally tracked using standard or customized data systems designed to provide individuals (both children and adults) with useful information regarding effective anger management and stress reduction strategies plus an overall rating of their progress.