Everyone experiences anger. The emotion itself isn’t the problem since feeling angry sometimes is natural and normal. The problem occurs when people don’t know how or aren’t able to keep their anger under control. Instead, they let the emotion control them. Anger management classes are beneficial for many of the clients in our men’s rehab program at Red Oak Recovery® because they teach healthy ways to express, regulate, and cope with anger and its underlying causes.
Do You Need Anger Management Therapy?
Unaddressed anger issues can have a profound impact on various aspects of your life. Your relationships may suffer as uncontrolled anger often leads to conflicts and feelings of resentment. Additionally, prolonged anger can take a toll on your physical health, contributing to conditions such as high blood pressure, heart problems, and chronic stress.
There are healthy and unhealthy ways to express anger. You might express your anger in unhealthy ways and/or tend to spiral out of control if you:
- Become physically violent
- Break things and slam doors
- Get carried away with risky behavior, like road rage
- Belittle others or call them names
The more you ignore issues with anger management, the more likely your physical and mental health will suffer. You might also find yourself turning to drugs or alcohol to try and cope with your anger, which, in turn, can make your anger worse.
Anger and Substance Use
People who experience intense anger—which can stem from underlying mental health conditions—and don’t express or cope with it in healthy ways may turn to drugs or alcohol to try and manage these feelings. For others, substance use can cause intense anger due to feelings of shame, guilt, and isolation, as well as changes in the brain.
Anger Management for Men at Red Oak Recovery®
Our anger management program helps men gain control over their emotions and improve their overall quality of life. Participants will learn to identify triggers, develop healthy coping strategies, and recognize the underlying causes of their anger.
Talk Therapy
We use therapy techniques in our anger management classes, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), so clients can begin to replace harmful reactions with constructive and positive behaviors. Our compassionate and experienced staff creates a safe and supportive environment where clients are able to open up and start healing.
Dual Diagnosis Support
Anger management at Red Oak helps men understand and address their anger as it relates to the underlying issues that cause it. Whether it’s their mental health, substance use, or a combination of the two, our clients work with licensed professionals to recognize their triggers so they can find healthier ways to express the emotions they cause.
Group Sessions
Anger itself can be isolating, and when it occurs with mental health or addiction, it can make people feel even more alone. By talking about anger, mental health, and substance use in groups, men at Red Oak build the skills and resilience needed to maintain recovery and regain control of their lives.
Find Help for Anger Issues near Asheville, NC
Feeling like life is out of control? Struggles with anger, addiction, and mental health can feel overwhelming. At Red Oak Recovery®, we’re here to help. Our specialized anger management therapy for men provides a safe, supportive space where you can make real change.
Take the first step toward reclaiming control and building a healthier, happier future. Contact us today at 828.382.9699 or reach out online to get started.
