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Group program
A culturally informed anger management group for people referred by court, probation or an employer. Evidence-based skills, respectful discussion of cultural values and family dynamics, and a certificate when you complete the program.
Registeredclinical social worker
In personor online across Alberta
MultilingualEnglish, Hindi, Nepali, Punjabi, Urdu
Quick answer
This group helps participants understand what triggers their anger, manage it before it leads to harm and communicate in healthier ways. It combines CBT and DBT skills with an understanding of South Asian cultural values, family expectations and community pressures. Sessions are confidential and discreet, and a certificate is provided on completion.
If your attendance is required by a court, probation officer, lawyer or employer, please confirm with them that this program meets their requirements before you register. We can provide program details and attendance confirmation with your written consent.
What you will learn
Practical tools you can use right away at home, at work and in the community.
The difference between anger and aggression, and the thoughts and situations that set it off.
DBT skills to calm the body, tolerate distress and pause before reacting.
Problem-solving and negotiation skills for family, work and relationships.
Assertive, respectful ways to express needs and disagree without yelling or threats.
Honour, expectations, in-law conflict and generational differences, discussed with respect.
A personal plan for high-risk situations, including stress, alcohol and conflict.
Step by step
A confidential conversation about your referral, goals and requirements.
Attend in person or online, practise skills and complete short exercises.
Check in on what is working and what still feels hard.
Receive a certificate of completion. Attendance confirmation can be shared with your consent.
Requirements differ. Please check with your lawyer, probation officer or employer before you register. We can provide program details to help them decide.
Yes. A certificate is provided when you complete the program.
Yes. Anyone who wants to manage anger better is welcome.
Yes. Information is shared only with your written consent, or where the law requires it, which your facilitator explains before you begin.
Yes. See anger management counselling in Edmonton for one-on-one sessions.
Take the first step
Send a confidential request with your referral details, and we will contact you about the next start date, times and fees.
587-372-3143
contact@disha.ca
3818A 97 St NW #203, Edmonton, AB T6E 6N2
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