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Anger Management (2-Hours)

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Leesa M. Robertson
2 hours
Updated August 14, 2026

Anger is a powerful and natural emotion experienced by everyone. Anger may develop in response to stress, frustration, fear, rejection, loss, perceived injustice, or the belief that something important has been threatened. Although anger is not inherently harmful, problems may occur when it becomes frequent, intense, difficult to control, or connected to aggression, intimidation, damaged relationships, or other harmful consequences.

As clinicians, our goal is not to teach clients to avoid anger. Our goal is to help them understand the anger response and develop safer, healthier, and more effective ways to respond.

In this two-hour course, we will explore the emotional, physiological, cognitive, and behavioral components of anger. Participants will examine common triggers, warning signs, contributing factors, and the positive and negative functions of anger. The course will also review clinical assessment, safety considerations, theoretical approaches, treatment planning, cognitive restructuring, relaxation skills, communication strategies, problem solving, and relapse prevention.

Participants will learn how to help clients recognize anger earlier, reduce emotional and physical arousal, challenge thoughts that increase anger, communicate more effectively, and select responses that support safety, accountability, and long-term well-being.

Course Objectives

  1. Describe the emotional, physiological, cognitive, and behavioral components of anger.
  2. Identify common anger triggers, underlying emotions, warning signs, contributing factors, and potential consequences.
  3. Differentiate anger from hostility, aggression, violence, and behavior used to intimidate or control others.
  4. Explain how cognitive behavioral, behavioral, trauma-informed, emotional regulation, and communication-based approaches may be used in anger management treatment.
  5. Apply practical anger management interventions, including self-monitoring, relaxation, cognitive restructuring, time-outs, assertive communication, and problem solving.
  6. Develop an individualized treatment plan that includes assessment findings, measurable goals, appropriate interventions, safety considerations, and methods for monitoring progress.

Course Author

Leesa M. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC

Ms. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. She is credentialed in alcohol and other drug counseling.

Beginning her career in the hospital setting, working in admissions, on the 24-hour unit, inpatient and IOP for both adults and adolescents, she went on to supervise a group of clinicians that went into medical-surgical hospitals to assess and place patients. She went into the outpatient setting, working with adults and families. Throughout her career, Ms. Robertson has focused on training and education through presenting live and authored coursework.

Board Approvals

National Approvals

Approval for this course applies only to the national boards listed below.

  • American Psychological Association (APA)
    American Psychological Association (APA)
    BaysideCEU is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Bayside Continuing Education maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
  • Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) (ACE)
    Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) (ACE)
    BaysideCEU.com, #1793, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. BaysideCEU.com maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 2/4/2026-2/4/2029. This course is offered in the self-paced/distance learning format.
  • The Association For Addiction Professionals NAADAC
    The Association For Addiction Professionals NAADAC
    Bayside Continuing Education and Development Provider Number 81892 is a NAADAC Approved Education Provider for educational credits. NAADAC Provider number 81892 is responsible for all aspects of the programming.
  • The National Board For Certified Counselors NBCC
    The National Board For Certified Counselors NBCC
    Bayside Continuing Education has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6088. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Bayside Continuing Education is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

State Approvals

Information

  • Relevance: This course is designed for master’s-level counselors and social workers, addiction professionals, nurses, and other behavioral health professionals who work with individuals experiencing anger, impulsivity, emotional regulation difficulties, interpersonal conflict, or aggressive behavior. The course may be especially useful for professionals working in mental health, substance use treatment, community health, corrections, employee assistance, crisis services, and other settings in which anger assessment and intervention are part of clinical care.
  • Content Level: Intermediate
  • Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
  • System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
  • Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course.  They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials.  The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email ContactUs@BaysideCEU.com.
  • CEBroker Course ID: 1394508
  • Credit Hours: 2
  • Last Updated: August 14, 2026
New!
Leesa M. Robertson
2 hours
Updated August 14, 2026
This course is designed for master’s-level counselors and social workers, addiction professionals, nurses, and other behavioral health professionals who work with individuals experiencing anger, impulsivity, emotional regulation difficulties, interpersonal conflict, or aggressive behavior. The course may be especially useful for professionals working in mental health, substance use treatment, community health, corrections, employee assistance, crisis services, and other settings in which anger assessment and intervention are part of clinical care.
  • CE Hours 2 hours
  • National Board Approvals American Psychological Association (APA), Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) (ACE), The Association For Addiction Professionals NAADAC, The National Board For Certified Counselors NBCC
  • CEBroker Course ID 1394508