Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ


Q. How do I know if I am a good candidate for anger management?
A. If you or someone you know suspects there is a stress or anger management problem, the best thing to do is to contact us for your free stress and anger consultation. One of the unique aspects of our curriculum is the educational and skill-building component, which may complement a person who may have minor anger management challenges. Blatant indicators for stress and anger management issues include, but are not limited to, violent confrontations, lack of effective communication skills, physical health problems, road rage, workplace and relationship disputes, failed relationships, and serious consequences as a result of an aggressive act.


Q. How are the groups structured?
A. Our anger management groups are open-ended, meaning that new participants enter groups as others are completing. Open-ended groups are best when accommodating a wide range of client needs. Group facilitation is interactive and engaging. Role-playing, video vignettes, personal testimonies, and informative articles are some of the tools used as a part of our diverse curriculum. Most importantly, participants are encouraged to express their feelings openly.


Q. Now that I know that I am appropriate for anger management, how do I get started?
A. The first step in getting started is to call our office at 980-939-5742 for your free telephone consultation. Please be prepared to answer questions and ask questions about how our anger management services might help you. The first scheduled appointment is the intake session. The intake appointment is a vital component to your anger management experience. Intake appointments last approximately one hour, during which the Conover Assessment and EQ-map are administered. These tools measure your level of empathy, degree of motivation, readiness to change, interpersonal deference, and much more.


Q. How many anger management classes will I need to take?
A. This question is best answered on an individual basis. Typically, participants are given class suggestions once the Conover Assessment has been administered and thoroughly reviewed. Generally executive coaching clients are seen for 10 sessions, while the courts prefer anywhere from 10 to 52 sessions. Self-referrals vary depending upon the needs and progress of the client.


Q. How long is each class?
A. Both individual and group sessions last for 1.5 hours


Q. I have a very busy schedule. When can appointments be scheduled?
A. Class schedules are flexible. We offer day, evening, and extended weekend individual and group sessions.


Q. I am court ordered to participate in anger management groups. Can documentation be provided for court purposes?
A. Yes. Documentation is discussed during the intake appointment. Per your request, a payment and attendance log can be provided at the conclusion of your anger management program. What will I need to purchase in addition to the cost of the classes? Each participant will be required to purchase the program workbook “Controlling Ourselves.” This workbook is an essential tool comprised of educational and skill-building control logs and practice exercises. The workbook can be purchased at your intake appointment.


Q. What forms of payment are accepted?
A. Cash payments, money orders, credit cards and certified checks are accepted. We do not accept personal checks for services.


Q. What can I hope to gain by attending anger management classes with Stress & Anger Solutions of the Carolinas?
A. Anger management involves a reprogramming of one’s ability to respond to stress, frustration, and helplessness. Individual results from the curriculum vary and require discipline on behalf of the participant. We will provide you with the tools to recognize the individual responsibility for changing learned behavior and to develop a working understanding and plan for managing anger/stress patterns. All that we ask is for you to be open to the curriculum, practice the skills that you learn in your daily life, and embrace any changed behaviors and new opportunities.


I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it. --Pablo Picasso