Domestic Violence

If you want to learn skills to manage your anger better and avoid domestic violence and you live in Phoenix or any other location in Arizona, call 602.750.8051.

The Effects of Domestic Violence

• Harm to Others. You may harm your spouse, significant other, or children.
• Family Problems. Children who are exposed to domestic violence can suffer long-term emotional consequences.
• Damaged Relationships. Your relationships suffer.
• Financial Difficulties. If you lose control and break things, you suffer financially.
• Poor Decisions. You may make decisions you regret later, because you were angry at the time.
• Legal Difficulties. Assault and property damage can lead to severe legal consequences.

Reduce the Risk of Domestic Violence

You cannot eliminate anger. Feeling angry from time to time is part of being human. But you can learn to channel your emotions and reduce the risk of domestic violence—

• Identify Triggers, Thoughts and Feelings. You must identify and understand the external events, thoughts and feelings that lead to anger.
• Coping Responses. You must learn improved ways to cope with triggers.
• Change Thought Patterns. You must learn to identify and change unproductive thought patterns.
• Assertiveness Skills. You must learn to make "I" statements and stand up for yourself without attacking.
• Relaxation Techniques. You can use breathing exercises and guided imagery to reduce stress.

In addition to theory and techniques it is helpful to to interact with a therapist who can monitor your progress, offer objective feedback and encouragement, and help you turn theory into lifelong healthy habits.

Benefits of Domestic Violence Treatment

• Reduced risk of harming other.
• Fewer financial or legal problems.
• Better ability to communicate.
• The ability to de-escalate and defuse challenging situations.
• Less stress.
• Better relationships.
• Stronger ability to chose the direction your life takes.

Domestic Violence Program in Arizona

Effective anger management skills can be learned in individual counseling or in a group setting. Deer Valley Counseling offers anger management groups and individual anger management training to people who live in all locations in Arizona in Arizona.

Cost is $25 per group session. Each session lasts one and a half hours. The Anger Management Program takes about 12 to 14 weeks to complete in a group setting and about half that in an individual setting. The group can be used in the short term to learn anger management techniques and in the long term as a support group on an as-needed basis.

Domestic violence can cause great emotional, financial, legal, and physical difficulties. Effective anger management techniques can be learned. Call 602.750.8051 if you would like to discuss the domestic violence program at Deer Valley Counseling.

We have appointments available evenings and weekends including both Saturday and Sunday. If you call and we do not answer please leave a message.