“Anger is one
of the sinews of the soul”. Thomas Fuller
Within this section: Facts, Group & Individual Programmes; Who will benefit
Current day living, with the pressures of modern day life put enormous stress on families, relationships, individuals and organisations. The result is we live more stressful lives and increasingly witness and experience greater levels of anger, frustration, irritability and stress. These factors impact on the quality of
our performance and pleasure in life; and can reach proportions that have a harmful impact on our health, on our relationships with ourselves and others: and can hinder our self-motivation and personal growth. Not knowing how to stop or manage our anger, causes it to intensify and spread to anything that gets in the way. Anger is a response to a perceived threat; it is a natural response and is necessary for our survival. Anger itself is not the problem; the problem for most people is the inappropriate expression of their anger and the damage this causes in their own lives and to the people whose lives they touch.
When our anger stops being a healthy response, it can manifest itself in physical, mental and verbal assaults, relationship break-ups and bullying, frequent irritability and social withdrawal. It makes sufferers exhausted, prone to hypertension, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, ulceration, impotency, loss of libido and an increased risk of chronic minor illnesses.
Usually we know ourselves when we have a problem with anger. We are often aware of those around us that are suffering from or being subjected to excessive anger. Steppingstones programmes will provide the opportunity to understand how anger plays a part in your life. They will teach healthy ways control, express and manage anger, empowering you to transform the quality of your life and interactions with others.
Who would benefit from these programmes?
Group & Individual
Programmes
Steppingstones highly successful Anger Management programs take the form of
the following alternatives:
Beating Anger
Beating Anger is delivered in two alternative ways – as an intensive
weekend programme or a ten-week evening programme.
What the programme covers:
Evening
Course
The ‘Beating Anger’ Evening Course is held one evening a week
for ten weeks, with each session lasting three hours. Each session is designed
to build upon the learning from the last session, introducing new ideas, tools
and activities to assist you to explore and progressively understand your
anger. Participants will be able to discover and begin to practice the tools
necessary to manage their anger effectively. All participants will receive
a comprehensive workbook, supplementary handouts, a certificate of attendance
and refreshments.
The Weekend Intensive
The weekend intensive is in essence the same programme as the evening programme,
re-structured to provide the opportunity for people in different practical
circumstances to participate in a more condensed time-frame.
The programme runs from:
A shared lunch is provided Saturday and Sunday, supper is provided of Friday evening and light refreshments are provided for mid session breaks. All participants will receive a comprehensive workbook, supplementary handouts and a certificate of attendance. This is not a residential weekend, but we are able to provide you with a list of reputable Bed and Breakfast and local hotel accommodation, situated in the beautiful Peak District.
These sessions are designed to enable you to explore your anger at your own pace, to identify your anger triggers and anger styles and to give you the opportunity to take a refreshing new look at yourself, your behaviour and what you want to move towards. In the process you will learn the 6 rules of anger management, effective coping and calming strategies, and discover ways of reducing your own anger; and how to manage yourself in the face of other people’s anger.
If you feel you would benefit from one-to-one coaching to address your anger management and or self-esteem challenges, please contact us to arrange your free introductory session.
Bespoke Programmes
Steppingstones deliver ‘in house’ training on anger management,
self-esteem and personal effectiveness. Please call
or email us to discuss
your requirements.
One-day Introduction to
Anger Management Workshop
This workshop is designed for anyone who wishes to explore their anger and
their relationship to other people’s anger. It provides opportunities
gain insight and understand why people become angry, how to de-escalate anger,
how to manage other people who are angry and learn new ways of expressing
your own anger productively. It is ideal for Health Professionals, teachers,
customer service or call centre staff or anyone who has a personal or professional
interest in this fascinating subject. This Workshop can be delivered to groups
in-house.
Anger Management Training
for Professionals and Organisations
Besides our one-day Introduction
to Anger Management Workshop, we can also deliver a bespoke, more comprehensive
Anger Management and Conflict Resolution Workshops within your organisation,
please contact us for further details.
Taster Evenings
Taster evenings are offered throughout the year, providing you with the opportunity
to get a flavour of the materials and activities you would experience on one
of our Beating Anger Programmes, please contact us for
details.
