Program Description:

The program's primary focus is to develop cognitive-behavioral techniques for preventing aggressive, passive-aggressive and violent behavior by learning positive social behaviors which create a non-threatening environment. The program combines cognitive and behavioral approaches that emphasize the undesirability of aggressive behavior and provide skills for alternative problem solving outcomes.

The Domestic Violence / Anger Control Group meets the need for six, twelve, twenty-six and fifty-two week court ordered program (as determined by referral source). The Group is open-ended to allow recent referrals the availability to receive services needed to begin skill building and recovery.

Objectives:

• Identify hidden anger and the focal point of negative feelings.
• Recognize the effects of domestic violence on an individual, their family and our society.
• Recognize power and control thinking and behaviors in relationships.
• Understand our feelings and how to communicate our needs.
• Learn to detach from hostile environments and deal with anger in a positive manner.
• Recognize the impact substance use and abuse has on emotions, thinking and behaviors.

Weekly Group Fees:

Group fees are assessed based on a modest sliding scale.