Anger Management Program

(Pretrial Diversion)

 

This program is not appropriate and cannot be used in-lieu of a court order to attend a Family Violence Intervention Program.  It may be very appropriate for someone requiring assistance before a problem persists to the level of requiring intervention by an outside entity (DFCS, court authorities, etc.).

 

Goal Setting – Motivated for Change (Week #1)

· How are your current problems keeping you from achieving your goals?

· How does domestic violence hinder or short-circuit your goal achievement?

· What do you want to do about the problems keeping you from achieving your goals?

How do you stay focused on your goals?

 

Violence and the Impact on Relationships (Week #2)

· Using coercion and Threats

· Intimidation

· Emotional abuse

· Isolation

· Minimizing

· Denial

· Projecting blame

Economic abuse

 

Alternatives to Violence and Conflict Resolution (Week #3)

· Negotiation and fairness

· Non-threatening behaviors

· Respect

· Trust and Support

· Honesty and Accountability

· Responsible Parenting

· Shared Responsibility

Economic Partnership

 

Problem Solving (Week #4)

 

Recognizing that problems constitute a normal part of life and that it is permissible to admit we have problems.

 

Communication and Social Skills (Week #5)

If we expect our relationships (marriages and friendships) to survive, then we must become effective communicators.

 

Choosing the Right Path (Week #6)

Appropriate vs. inappropriate decision making