Learn Healthier Ways to Manage Anger
Compassionate anger management counseling for children, teens, and adults in Ogden, Logan, and Pleasant Grove. Understand your triggers, manage frustration, and develop healthier ways to communicate and respond to difficult situations.
Anger Management in Ogden, Logan & Pleasant Grove
Anger is a normal human emotion. Everyone becomes frustrated, irritated or angry at times.
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Anger becomes a problem when it is difficult to control, happens frequently or leads to emotional outbursts, aggressive behavior, damaged relationships or problems at home, school or work.
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Quality Youth Services provides anger management counseling for children, teenagers and adults in Ogden, Logan and Pleasant Grove. Our Harrisville office is just minutes from Ogden, with additional QYS locations in Logan and Pleasant Grove.
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Counseling can help individuals understand what triggers their anger, recognize warning signs and develop healthier ways to communicate, manage frustration and respond to difficult situations.
When Does Anger Become a Problem?
Feeling angry does not automatically mean someone has an anger problem.
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Anger may become concerning when a person:
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Becomes angry very quickly
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Has frequent emotional outbursts
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Yells or screams
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Becomes verbally aggressive
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Breaks things
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Threatens others
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Becomes physically aggressive
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Has difficulty calming down
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Frequently argues
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Regrets things said or done while angry
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Damages important relationships
The intensity, frequency and consequences of anger are important.
What Causes Anger Problems?
There is rarely one single cause.
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Anger may be influenced by:
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Stress
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Frustration
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Anxiety
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Depression
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ADHD
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Trauma
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Family conflict
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Relationship problems
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Difficulty communicating
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Poor emotional regulation
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Learned behavior
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Feeling powerless or misunderstood
Understanding what is underneath the anger can be an important part of treatment.
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Anger Is Often a Secondary Emotion
Sometimes anger is the most visible emotion, but another feeling may be underneath it.
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A person may actually feel:
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Hurt
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Afraid
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Embarrassed
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Rejected
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Overwhelmed
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Anxious
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Disappointed
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Powerless
For example, a teenager who feels embarrassed at school may come home angry.
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A child who feels anxious may become irritable and argumentative.
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An adult who feels overwhelmed may respond with frustration.
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Therapy can help individuals recognize the emotions and situations that contribute to anger.
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Anger and Behavioral Problems
Anger can be closely connected to Behavioral Problems.
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Children or teenagers may:
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Argue
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Refuse instructions
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Become aggressive
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Break rules
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Have emotional outbursts
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Act impulsively
However, simply punishing the behavior may not address what is driving it.
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Understanding the triggers and emotional patterns behind the behavior can help identify healthier strategies.
Anger and ADHD
ADHD can contribute to difficulties involving:
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Impulse control
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Frustration tolerance
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Emotional regulation
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Waiting
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Handling criticism
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Responding before thinking
A child or teenager may react quickly and regret the behavior later.
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Adults with ADHD may also struggle with frustration and emotional regulation.
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When ADHD is contributing to anger, treatment may need to address both concerns.
Anger and Anxiety
Anxiety does not always look like fear.
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Some anxious individuals become:
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Irritable
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Defensive
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Impatient
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Argumentative
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Easily overwhelmed
Children and teenagers may especially express anxiety through anger or behavior rather than describing themselves as worried.
Anger and Depression
Depression can also involve irritability.
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Someone experiencing depression may become:
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Easily frustrated
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Withdrawn
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Short-tempered
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Sensitive to criticism
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Less patient
In children and teenagers, irritability may sometimes be more noticeable than sadness.
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Understanding the broader pattern of symptoms is important.
Anger and Trauma
People who have experienced Trauma & PTSD may sometimes respond with anger.
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Trauma-related reactions can include:
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Hypervigilance
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Feeling threatened
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Irritability
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Defensive reactions
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Emotional outbursts
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Difficulty trusting others
Someone may react strongly because a situation reminds them of a previous experience or makes them feel unsafe.
Anger and Family Conflict
Anger can create a cycle of Family Conflict.
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One person becomes frustrated.
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Another responds defensively.
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The argument escalates.
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Both people say things they regret.
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Eventually everyone calms down—but the underlying issue remains unresolved.
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Then the cycle repeats.
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Counseling can help family members identify these patterns and develop healthier ways of communicating.
Anger and Relationship Problems
Anger can damage adult relationships when disagreements repeatedly involve:
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Yelling
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Insults
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Blame
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Defensiveness
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Withdrawal
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Threats
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Controlling behavior
When relationship conflict is the primary concern, Couples Counseling may be appropriate.
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If there is violence, abuse or an immediate safety concern, safety should take priority over routine couples or anger counseling.
Anger and School Problems
Children and teenagers who struggle with anger may experience problems at school involving:
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Teachers
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Classmates
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Discipline
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Suspensions
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Classroom behavior
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Academic performance
A student may be labeled as a “problem child” when emotional or mental health concerns are contributing to the behavior.
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Understanding the complete picture can help determine appropriate support.
How Can Anger Management Counseling Help?
Anger management is not about teaching someone never to feel angry.
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Anger is a normal emotion.
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Instead, counseling may help individuals:
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Recognize triggers
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Identify early warning signs
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Understand underlying emotions
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Improve emotional regulation
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Develop coping strategies
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Communicate more effectively
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Improve problem-solving
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Reduce impulsive reactions
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Handle conflict more constructively
The goal is to change how someone responds to anger.
Recognizing Anger Triggers
An important part of anger management is identifying triggers.
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Common triggers may include:
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Feeling criticized
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Being told no
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Feeling disrespected
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Losing
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Unexpected changes
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Being interrupted
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Feeling ignored
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Stress
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Fatigue
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Family conflict
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School pressure
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Relationship problems
Recognizing triggers can help someone respond before anger reaches its highest level.
Recognizing Early Warning Signs
Anger often produces physical and emotional warning signs.
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These may include:
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Increased heart rate
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Muscle tension
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Clenched fists
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Feeling hot
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Rapid breathing
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Racing thoughts
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Raising the voice
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Feeling unable to think clearly
Learning to recognize these signals can create an opportunity to use coping strategies before an outburst occurs.
Anger Management for Children
Children may need help learning to:
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Name emotions
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Recognize frustration
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Pause before reacting
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Communicate needs
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Solve problems
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Calm their bodies
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Handle disappointment
Parents or caregivers may also participate in treatment to reinforce healthier strategies at home.
Anger Management for Teens
Teen anger management may address:
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Emotional triggers
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Family conflict
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School stress
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Peer relationships
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Impulsivity
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Communication
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Problem-solving
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Decision-making
Therapy can help teenagers understand that while they cannot control every situation, they can develop greater control over how they respond.
Family Therapy for Anger Problems
When anger is affecting the entire household, Family Therapy may help.
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Family therapy may focus on:
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Communication
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Conflict resolution
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Expectations
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Boundaries
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Emotional regulation
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Parenting strategies
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Problem-solving
This can be especially helpful when anger and family conflict have become part of a repeated cycle.
Group Therapy and Anger Management
Some individuals may benefit from Group Therapy when an appropriate group is available.
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Group settings may provide opportunities to:
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Learn coping skills
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Practice communication
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Develop emotional regulation strategies
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Learn from others
Group availability and eligibility may vary by location and program.
DBT and Emotional Regulation
Some individuals struggling with intense emotions may benefit from skills commonly associated with emotional regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness.
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Quality Youth Services also offers a DBT Program.
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Because program structure and eligibility can vary, contact QYS to determine whether DBT services are appropriate and currently available for your situation.
Court-Ordered Anger Management
Some individuals seek anger management because of a court, juvenile justice or other referral.
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Quality Youth Services works with various referral sources and provides Court-Ordered Services and Juvenile Justice Services.
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If anger management has been required by a court, probation officer, attorney or another agency, provide QYS with the exact referral requirements before scheduling.
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Different referring organizations may require specific:
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Services
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Documentation
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Number of sessions
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Provider qualifications
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Completion information
Confirming requirements beforehand helps determine whether QYS can meet the referral need.
What Happens at the First Appointment?
The first appointment generally focuses on understanding:
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Current concerns
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Anger triggers
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Frequency of outbursts
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What happens during conflicts
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Family relationships
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School or work
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Mental health symptoms
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Previous treatment
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Stress
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Trauma history when relevant
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Goals
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This helps the therapist understand what may be contributing to the anger and determine appropriate treatment.
When Should Someone Seek Help for Anger?
Consider professional support when anger:
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Happens frequently
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Feels difficult to control
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Leads to aggressive behavior
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Damages relationships
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Causes school problems
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Creates workplace difficulties
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Leads to repeated family conflict
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Causes regret
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Interferes with everyday functioning
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You do not need to wait until anger causes a serious consequence before seeking help.
Anger Management in Ogden — Harrisville Location
Our Harrisville office is just minutes from Ogden and serves children, teenagers, adults and families throughout the greater Ogden and Weber County area.
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Individuals searching for anger management in Ogden, anger management counseling near Ogden or help for a child or teenager struggling with anger can contact our nearby Harrisville office for current therapist availability.
Anger Management in Logan
Our Logan location provides anger management counseling for children, teenagers and adults throughout Logan and surrounding Cache Valley communities.
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Contact Quality Youth Services for current provider and appointment availability.
Anger Management in Pleasant Grove
Our Pleasant Grove location provides counseling for anger, emotional regulation and related mental health concerns in Pleasant Grove and surrounding Utah County communities.
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Contact QYS for current provider and appointment availability.
Take the Next Step
Anger itself is not the enemy. The problem is what happens when anger becomes difficult to manage.
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When anger leads to repeated arguments, emotional outbursts, aggression or damaged relationships, counseling can help individuals better understand their triggers and develop healthier ways of responding.
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Looking for anger management in Ogden, Logan or Pleasant Grove? Contact Quality Youth Services to request an appointment today.