Course Description:
Anger is a natural human emotion that can result in a positive or negative response. Anger as a positive response can empower the client to improve client’s life, anger as a negative response can deter client from achieving goals and fulfilling client’s maximum potential. Forgiveness has been found to be effective in helping clients overcome anger and frustration. This workshop will help providers recognize when forgiveness is an appropriate client goal, identify how to introduce and explain to client what forgiveness is and to provide concrete methods to incorporate anger management and forgiveness into the therapeutic process.
This workshop is relevant to the practice of Social Work because it provides professionals with the skills necessary to understanding and implementing therapeutic techniques to help reduce anger, promote accountability, assess cause and effects of anger, and regulate emotions. Negative anger, if left unaddressed and untreated can result in damage to a clients’ life. Through talk therapy, CBT, trauma focused CBT, DBT and psychoeducation, anger can be processed, understood, assessed and addressed. Upon completion of this workshop, providers will be able to better recognize and treat anger.
Course Link:
https://www.emich.edu/engage/business/professional-programs-training/programs/social-work/index.php
CE Value (credits): 3
CE Type: Standard
Sponsor Name:
Eastern Michigan University
Contact Information:
Julie Newland
734-487-4926
mailto:jnewland@emich.edu