Anger Management Group
at Psychological Consultants of Michigan

We at Psychological Consultants have developed this new 6 week anger management group in response to community needs. Participants will learn to identify situations that lead to anger and will develop personalized plans and skills for successful anger management. The group is open to adult men and women of all ages and backgrounds. Enrollment for the group will take place every six weeks.

Anger Management Group Topics

WEEK 1- Definition of Anger
During the first week the following questions will be addressed:
What is anger?
What are stages of anger?
How has anger affected our lives?
How do angry behaviors differ from anger as an emotion?

WEEK 2- Alternative to Problematic Behaviors
Group discussion will focus on alternatives to behaviors with negative consequences (e.g., Assault, arguments, destruction of property drug and alcohol use) that often result from feeling angry. Group members will discuss previous incidents of such behaviors and develop lists of alternative actions.

WEEK 3- Anger and Relationships
Group discussion will address managing anger within relationships and dealing with difficult people. Possible strategies and alternatives will be discussed.

WEEK 4- Goal Setting and Development of Action Plan
During this group members will learn how to set SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, time limited) goals. They will then develop action plans to attain their goals.

WEEK 5- Action Plans, continued.
Group members will discuss their progress in attaining their goals set during the previous week. Group discussion will focus on modifying group members' action plan as needed.

WEEK 6-Action Plans, continued & Relaxation Techniques
Group members will continue to discuss their progress in attaining their goals and managing their anger. A didactic presentation of several relaxation techniques will also be delivered and group members will have an opportunity to practice these techniques.

If you have any further questions about the group, including what you can expect as a referral source or a potential group member, please contact Chuck at (269) 968-2811 ext. 31.

BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT TRAINING FOR PARENTS
OF BEHAVIOR-DISORDERED CHILDREN

This parent training group provides child management techniques for ADHD and behavior-disordered children between the ages of 5 and 12. The program goals
are:

1. To increase parental knowledge of the causes of childhood misbehavior, and the principles and concepts underlying the learning of such behavior.
    

2. To improve parental management skills and competence in dealing with child behavior problems, particularly non-compliance.
    

3. To improve child compliance to directions and rules given by parents.

Based on Barkley's (1997) effective model of parent training, the group is educational in nature and consists of seven sessions covering the following
topics:
 

Psychological Consultants of MI, P.C.

 Managing Adolescent
Depression

 A Therapy Group for Teenage Girls

The short-term therapy group meets on Mondays
for six weeks
from 4:00 p.m. to  5:30 p.m.

at

Psychological Consultants of MI, P.C.
151 North Avenue
Battle Creek, MI  49017

The group will be present by Mary Hui-Wee, M.A.

This group is for adolescent females 13 to 16 years old who find their depressed mood is interfering with their lives. They may be experiencing low motivation, poor grades, appetite change, difficulty with relationships with family and friends, change in sleep, and/or lack of involvement in activities they once enjoyed.  Information will be provided to assist in identifying signs of depression, recognizing stressors that contribute to depression and successful ways to manage depression. Various treatment alternatives will be reviewed.

A fee of $15.00 is charged per session, although some insurance coverage may apply. Please call Psychological Consultants of Michigan, P.C. at (269) 968-2811 or (800) 261-8850 extension 0 to register or receive additional information.