The Freedom Center offers separate programs for youth and adults--a 12 week program for youth, and an 32 hour program for adults that fulfills court ordered requirements. By request The Freedom Center can also offer workshops or informational seminars introducing some of the basic concepts of the program.

The Freedom Center uses the training model and textbooks developed by George Anderson. All of the anger management facilitators at The Freedom Center are Anderson & Anderson Certified Providers. The materials and course outline has also been developed by George Anderson. Gaining Control of Ourselves, by George Anderson, is used as the text for the adult anger management course. This is the same book used in the movie Anger Management with Jack Nicholson and Adam Sandler. Controlling Ourselves, by George Anderson, is used as the text for the youth program.

The program is designed to help individuals recognize and manage anger. One of its goals is to teach acceptable ways of expressing anger. By gaining a better understanding of self, we will learn to better control our anger so that it does not lead to violent outbursts or actions which are harmful to others. Also, we will learn different techniques for stress management and enhancing emotional intelligence.

Lastly, we will devote lessons to improving communications so that we may become better listeners and communicators. Participants are encouraged to complete all of the exercises in the book and practice applying the techniques in real life situations.

Group Objectives: At the end of this course participants will be able to:

• Recognize the role of individual responsibility in changing “maladaptive” behavior
• Develop a working understanding of one’s own anger/stress patterns and responses
• Identify “situational anger that consistently results in angry responses that can lead to violent behavior
• Eliminate or minimize violent behavior. Lean how and when to use “TimeOuts” to prevent violent confrontations. Incorporate new coping skills to handle anger, stress and other feelings
• Use communication skills and listening techniques effectively. Gain a better understanding of how children in one’s family can be affected by parental communication techniques
• Become more aware of our stress and anger signals and develop the capacity to sense the mood of persons with whom we must interact.

Anger Management is offered at The Freedom Center and on-site in local businesses, schools, churches, and community centers.

Available in English and Spanish.

Call The Freedom Center for further information on the program and fees: (650) 599-9955.