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The title of psychotherapist is not regulated, but that does not mean that those who bear it do not have a degree or have not undergone specific training. To offer psychotherapy sessions, such as anger management, it is necessary to have a doctorate degree that allows practicing medicine or a master's degree with a mention or specialty in psychology or psychoanalysis. In any case, it is necessary to have at least a BAC+5 in the field of health or mental health to legally practice as a psychotherapist. The profession of psychotherapist is mainly based on listening and establishing a trusting relationship with patients. At the same time, the practitioner must also have excellent personal balance in order not to get "overwhelmed" during anger management sessions - having undergone in-depth personal therapy. The profession also requires a great knowledge of society as well as activity - understanding the world.

Anger can stem from various negative thoughts and emotions (anxiety, frustration, sadness, discomfort...). It is a primary feeling that is found in everyone, children and adults alike, regardless of age or gender - in the animal kingdom. The psychotherapist then takes care of people who have a problem expressing their emotions and expressing their anger, among other things, during individual or group therapy - there are indeed approaches similar to those of Alcoholics Anonymous for people with anger issues consisting of putting them together to discuss their phobias, affective problems, and other emotion-related elements. When a patient first consults a psychotherapist to improve emotional control to manage their anger outbursts, express their frustration, bring out their buried emotions, and so on, the practitioner conducts a complete evaluation. During this first session, it is not uncommon for the patient to fear being judged or even exposed to legal consequences if they openly discuss their anger outbursts, among other things. It is then difficult to have truly reliable information on this subject. Thus, it is essential to establish a therapeutic bond so that the patient feels respected and does not fear the judgment of the psychotherapist. The psychotherapist ensures that his patient enters a phase of relaxation and meditation to bring out his emotional intelligence and so that he can better relate his feelings. The session takes place in a kind and constructive environment, with dim lighting conducive to relaxation and a calm environment. Depending on the practitioner, the patient can lie down on a couch or cuddle up in a chair. The evaluation explores several elements, such as internal or external triggers, negative emotions, negative thoughts, aggressive behaviors (tone of voice, comments, gestures, violence towards people and objects...), and the consequences of anger outbursts. The psychotherapist then documents the frequency (hot anger - episodic), duration (cold anger - more sustained), and severity of episodes, while evaluating possible substance use that may increase tension or lead to disinhibition, which would encourage aggressive behaviors. Several approaches can be used by the psychotherapist in the context of anger management: CBT (cognitive-behavioral therapy), hypnosis, coaching, heart coherence, deep breathing, sophrology, mindfulness, emotion management, assertion (improvement of ability ), self-esteem, self-awareness, Zen technique, work related to others, verbal emotion, etc.

Being angry is not necessarily bad in itself, but when expressing anger through aggressiveness or other negative reactions becomes a habit, it is not good, both for the angry person and those around them. Mental health is disturbed and it is no longer possible to defuse the time bomb. It is often said that it is important to express anger, but what is not said is how to do it correctly. One can vent by screaming at the top of their lungs, throwing objects around, but ultimately, this is a form of passive aggressiveness - meaning that when we cannot do these actions for any reason, anger could take on greater magnitude and trigger a new form of annoyance: rage. Crying to release anger can also be a good idea, but it will not solve the root of the problem. Channeling anger is difficult for many people who cannot verbalize their emotions, let go, open up to others, and so on: affective disorder, inherited anxiety issues, guilt, egocentrism, phobias... To learn how to control anger, release negative emotions, externalize emotions or express frustration and get rid of chronic stress, it is recommended to consult a psychotherapist who will find the appropriate solution to restore good mental health. Coping with multiple sometimes contradictory emotions (difficult emotions) during an episode of anger can be dangerous, and only a professional can help deploy the right emotional resources to prevent the negative effects of this anger.

If one is facing anger issues, they can easily find a psychotherapist by using a directory such as StarOfService. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to get in touch with several practitioners and determine which one to go to for anger management sessions.

Getting accompanied by a psychotherapist as part of an anger management process comes at a variable cost depending on the options chosen. For individual psychotherapy, the cost ranges from €40 to €100 per session on average, whereas if one wishes to learn how to master oneself, understand one's emotions and thus manage anger better in a group, sessions cost between €50 and €60 for a duration of 1.5 hours.

Firstly, it is important to ensure that the psychotherapist one is about to consult is competent and has the necessary theoretical and practical background to make progress. If, during the first anger management sessions, one feels that they are not making progress or, on the contrary, are becoming angrier more easily, or showing signs of unconscious disgust, it is better to switch. The fact is that good listening skills are not always enough for a practitioner. Friends can be good listeners, but a psychologist must help make progress. Secondly, one should not solely focus on one particular practitioner after seeing their background and work method. It is better to discuss briefly the issue (such as lack of emotional control during an episode of anger, quick outbursts of anger, violent reaction after an emotional overflow, etc.) with several psychotherapists and try to learn about their modus operandi. Then, one can choose the psychotherapist with whom they feel the most comfortable. And if despite all these precautions, one feels uncomfortable during the meetings, it is important to express this discomfort to see where the issue may lie, among other things.

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