Beyond Addiction LLC
12-session anger management course · Asheville, NC

Anger is a feeling. Your next action is a choice.

Learn to recognize emotional patterns, pause before reacting, communicate more effectively, and move toward the relationships and life you value.

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A practical, respectful approach to anger management

At Beyond Addiction LLC, our anger management course emphasizes awareness, responsibility, and learnable skills—not shame or blame. The course draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and a simple PAUSE practice to help participants notice strong feelings without automatically acting on them.

Our guiding question: “What matters most in this moment—and what action would move me in that direction?”

What participants can practice

Recognize the pattern

Notice body signals, thoughts, triggers, and learned reactions before they escalate.

Create a pause

Practice slowing down and choosing behavior instead of letting an impulse decide.

Build healthier responses

Develop communication, boundaries, accountability, and repair skills aligned with personal values.

12-session course overview

Topics may be adapted to individual needs and program requirements.

SESSION 1

Awareness & Goals

Identify personal patterns and meaningful reasons for change.

SESSION 2

Understanding Anger

Recognize the difference between feelings and behavior.

SESSION 3

Body Signals & Stress

Recognize early warning signs and regulation strategies.

SESSION 4

Thoughts & Predictions

Explore assumptions, interpretations, and automatic reactions.

SESSION 5

The PAUSE Practice

Interrupt familiar patterns and identify the next helpful choice.

SESSION 6

Acceptance & Flexibility

Make room for difficult feelings without harmful actions.

SESSION 7

Communication

Practice listening, speaking clearly, and respectful disagreement.

SESSION 8

Boundaries & Respect

Identify healthy limits and responsibility for choices.

SESSION 9

Conflict & Repair

De-escalation, accountability, and making amends.

SESSION 10

Relationships & Impact

Consider how actions affect family and others.

SESSION 11

Values-Based Action

Turn what matters into everyday choices.

SESSION 12

Moving Forward

Review progress and create an ongoing practice plan.

Take the next step

Interested in participating or referred for anger management classes? Call Linda Hamilton @ 828=231-2478 or Contact Cynthia 828-707-0347 at Beyond Addiction LLC to discuss enrollment, scheduling, fees, and any documentation requirements.

Beyond Addiction LLC
70 Woodfin Place, Suite 110
Asheville, NC 28801

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