Support Groups in Massachusetts
12 Steps of Anger Management (Register today!)
If anger has caused trouble in your relationship or you find yourself getting easily angry, then this workshop is for you! I want you to feel better about yourself and your relationships. Join this 12 week series for techniques and ...
Hosted by Matt Manela- Transitions Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Norfolk, MA 02056
If anger has caused trouble in your relationship or you find yourself getting easily angry, then this workshop is for you! I want you to feel better about yourself and your relationships. Join this 12 week series for techniques and ...
1. Substance Abuse, 2. Depression, 3. Anger
Substance Abuse Group meets 1x per week for 75 minutes; Depression Management Group meets 1x per week for 1 hour; Anger Management Group meets 1x per week for 75 minutes. My groups offer a great amount of support to one ...
Hosted by Paul Harris Sandman
Counselor, EdD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Worcester, MA 01605
Substance Abuse Group meets 1x per week for 75 minutes; Depression Management Group meets 1x per week for 1 hour; Anger Management Group meets 1x per week for 75 minutes. My groups offer a great amount of support to one ...
Anger Management-adults
8-week certificate class focusing on how both the environment and genetics contribute to our anger style. Understanding our "world view" the way we perceive situations, the development of our core beliefs, fight or flight, (brain wiring) and then strategies to ...
Hosted by Donna Merrill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicopee, MA 01020
8-week certificate class focusing on how both the environment and genetics contribute to our anger style. Understanding our "world view" the way we perceive situations, the development of our core beliefs, fight or flight, (brain wiring) and then strategies to ...
Middle School Anger-Management/Social Skill Group
The Middle School Anger Management Group is designed to prevent younger adolescents from escalating to higher levels of interpersonal conflict within their home, school, and larger community settings. Members are more likely to have social skill challenges and commonly struggle ...
Hosted by David A. Perna, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lexington, MA 02420
The Middle School Anger Management Group is designed to prevent younger adolescents from escalating to higher levels of interpersonal conflict within their home, school, and larger community settings. Members are more likely to have social skill challenges and commonly struggle ...
Anger Management Group
This group is for court mandated and/or self mandated clients for anger management (NOT batterer intervention). It is a 14 - hour TWO Day anger control workshop which meets periodically (this 2-day workshop replaces the prior 10 week group). I ...
Hosted by New England Anger Management - Rev. Philip Meher
Counselor, MA, MEd, LCMHC, CAMT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Haverhill, MA 01832
This group is for court mandated and/or self mandated clients for anger management (NOT batterer intervention). It is a 14 - hour TWO Day anger control workshop which meets periodically (this 2-day workshop replaces the prior 10 week group). I ...
Adolescent Anger Management Group
The Intensive Adolescent Anger Management Group is designed to meet the needs of older adolescents who have struggled with anger management issues for an extended period of time. Most group participants have required a hospital placement and/or a specialized school ...
Hosted by David A. Perna, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lexington, MA 02420
The Intensive Adolescent Anger Management Group is designed to meet the needs of older adolescents who have struggled with anger management issues for an extended period of time. Most group participants have required a hospital placement and/or a specialized school ...
Anger Management and Conflict Resolution
Proven cognitive and behavioral strategies to make your anger work for you, rather than against you.
Hosted by Paulette K. Trueblood
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Plymouth, MA 02360
Proven cognitive and behavioral strategies to make your anger work for you, rather than against you.
Anger Management
Tired of regretting angry outbursts around your loved ones? Wish you could experience less intense anger and not feel so irritated by everything and everyone around you? In this 10 session workshop you will learn actual strategies each week to ...
Hosted by Brighter Life Therapy, PLLC
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cambridge, MA 02138
Tired of regretting angry outbursts around your loved ones? Wish you could experience less intense anger and not feel so irritated by everything and everyone around you? In this 10 session workshop you will learn actual strategies each week to ...
The Male Rebuild-- Mens support group
This is a small 6-8 support group where men can learn how to manage their anger, identify healthy/unhealthy relationships, understand grief and learn healthy coping skills. The men will learn how to create genograms and be part of a healthy ...
Hosted by Inner Healing and Growth Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Acushnet, MA 02743
This is a small 6-8 support group where men can learn how to manage their anger, identify healthy/unhealthy relationships, understand grief and learn healthy coping skills. The men will learn how to create genograms and be part of a healthy ...
Latency Age Anger Management Group
This group is designed to address the developmental needs of younger children, 10-13 years, who are struggling with impulse controls within their school and family. Students generally require IEP supports to make effective academic progress. Social skill development is focused ...
Hosted by Copernican Clinical Services
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newton, MA 02458
This group is designed to address the developmental needs of younger children, 10-13 years, who are struggling with impulse controls within their school and family. Students generally require IEP supports to make effective academic progress. Social skill development is focused ...
Anger Management
Focusing on CBT, Thought Stopping
Hosted by The Rutledge Group
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MEd, LADC-1, CTS, MHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Salem, MA 01971
Focusing on CBT, Thought Stopping
Adult Anger Management
Adult anger management classes for probation mandated indivuals are being offered through the Counseling Associates of Lynn. New Classes have monthly enrollments.
Hosted by Courtney M Speropolous
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMHC, LSWA, CAMS-II
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lynn, MA 01904
Adult anger management classes for probation mandated indivuals are being offered through the Counseling Associates of Lynn. New Classes have monthly enrollments.
Adolescent Anger Management Group
This Lower-Risk Group is designed to attend to students who are currently in late-middle school or high school and struggle with their learning profiles and overall impulsivity issues secondary to an ADHD diagnoses. A large part of the group discussion ...
Hosted by Copernican Clinical Services
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lexington, MA 02420
This Lower-Risk Group is designed to attend to students who are currently in late-middle school or high school and struggle with their learning profiles and overall impulsivity issues secondary to an ADHD diagnoses. A large part of the group discussion ...
"Identifying, Expressing, Containing Big Emotions"
This after-school emotion regulation group for elementary children teaches cognitive behavioral and mindfulness skills through hands-on activities. We will practice coping strategies each week and alert care providers to reinforce at home. This group incorporates social skills and stress management ...
Hosted by Margot A LaFortune Flionis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sudbury, MA 01776
This after-school emotion regulation group for elementary children teaches cognitive behavioral and mindfulness skills through hands-on activities. We will practice coping strategies each week and alert care providers to reinforce at home. This group incorporates social skills and stress management ...
Anger Management (Adults 18+)
Taking a CBT approach in teaching people more effective ways to experience, understand and express feelings of anger. This is an 8 week, skills based group that focuses on the teaching and practice of learned skills.
Hosted by Thomas A D'Alessandro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Middleton, MA 01949
Taking a CBT approach in teaching people more effective ways to experience, understand and express feelings of anger. This is an 8 week, skills based group that focuses on the teaching and practice of learned skills.
Anger Management (Adults 18+)
Taking a CBT approach in teaching people more effective ways to experience, understand and express feelings of anger. This is a very skills based group that focuses on teaching and practice of the course materials inside and outside of the ...
Hosted by Greater Essex Therapy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Middleton, MA 01949
Taking a CBT approach in teaching people more effective ways to experience, understand and express feelings of anger. This is a very skills based group that focuses on teaching and practice of the course materials inside and outside of the ...
15-18YO Be Wild Get Well Therapeutic Group
This High School Age group focuses on utilizing animals, outdoors, CBT, and distress tolerance to help young people reach beyond their diagnosis and challenge one another as they find coping and healing in accessible activities. Please see our website for ...
Hosted by Be Well At Black Barn Farm LLC.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Methuen, MA 01844
This High School Age group focuses on utilizing animals, outdoors, CBT, and distress tolerance to help young people reach beyond their diagnosis and challenge one another as they find coping and healing in accessible activities. Please see our website for ...
Anger Management
Anger is taboo yet serves a significant role in the everyday lives of everyone in this country. We are taught its power in childhood and as we grow we learn how to manipulate it to meet our needs. We tend ...
Hosted by Melanie Robinson Findlay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCHP-MH, CCFC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02136
Anger is taboo yet serves a significant role in the everyday lives of everyone in this country. We are taught its power in childhood and as we grow we learn how to manipulate it to meet our needs. We tend ...
Relapse Prevention
Hosted by Christopher A. Cimmino, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Worcester, MA 01602
Anger Management
Hosted by Christopher A. Cimmino, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Worcester, MA 01602
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Anger Management Support Groups
How long does therapy take for anger management?
Treatment duration depends on the person’s specific challenges and circumstances. There are treatments for anger problems that are shorter and more goal-oriented, like Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), which can last weeks to months. Others, like Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) may last between six months and a year, while a more intensive treatment, like psychodynamic therapy, is open-ended, and clients may see their therapist for a year or longer.
How do you know if you need therapy for anger management?
Everyone gets mad from time to time. But when angry outbursts become frequent and cause damage to relationships, whether at home or in the office, it may be a good time to look into therapy. A therapist can assess where a client’s anger may be coming from, suggest strategies for averting angry outbursts, and help a client create a plan to become a calmer version of themselves.
Is there medication for anger management?
Medications do exist that help people mitigate the feeling of anger, but these are reserved for people with anger-related psychiatric disorders, such as intermittent explosive disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, or in some cases borderline personality disorder. In these cases, antidepressant medications may be prescribed to help with the client’s symptoms. In most cases of anger management, however, talk therapy is the recommended treatment, along with lifestyle changes where relevant.
What’s the best way to encourage someone to seek help for anger issues?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual’s behavior affected either themselves or others should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.