Get a Grip
Get a Grip was developed by Agency Staff in response to the limited program options offered to youth 15-19.
Participants are encouraged to be active in changing attitudes and behaviours surrounding their issues of anger management.
A closed group format of 10 sessions, including lectures, group discussions and structured exercises, offers participants a chance to explore and work on problems related to anger, aggression and violence.
Referrals are accepted from local community organizations and individuals. Self-referrals are encouraged. (Contact (519) 850-3777 for referral information)
The fee for participation is $80 for the complete program. All prospective participants will be interviewed for suitability prior to program acceptance.
Program Topics
Recognizing & Understanding Anger
- Examining what triggers anger and how to control and determine personal anger styles
Assertive Training
- Teaching the practice of assertive responses, and recognizing that avoidance leads to ineffectiveness
Creative Thinking and Critical Reasoning
- Internal/External anger triggers are explored and approaches to dealing with these emotions are reviewed
- Focus on taking appropriate action to reduce, avoid or effectively deal with anger
Stress Management
- Focus on understanding what stress is and how it affects responses
- Help youth identify the major sources of stress in their own lives and developing new techniques to manage this test.
Self-Responsibility
- Changing statements such as "It’s not my fault" into statements that accept responsibility and ownership such as "I am responsible for how I respond"
Listening Skills
- Understanding the impact of both verbal and non-verbal communication
- To bring awareness to the power of body language and to practice active listening skills
