Anger Management Assistance at Lakeside Rooms

Strengthening Emotional Control and Everyday Functioning

Anger is a natural human emotion. It signals that something feels unfair, overwhelming, or out of our control. But when anger becomes intense, frequent, or difficult to manage, it can begin to affect work, school, relationships, and overall wellbeing. For many people, anger is not the “real problem”—it is the outward expression of stress, hurt, frustration, or unmet needs. When finding the right words or coping strategies is hard, support from a psychologist or psychiatrist can make a meaningful difference.

Anger can appear in many ways. Children may show irritability, tantrums, or difficulty tolerating frustration. Teenagers might express anger through conflict at home, withdrawal, risk-taking, or emotional shutdown. Adults may experience outbursts, passive-aggressive behaviour, resentment, or internal anger that feels overwhelming. Some people describe feeling “hot” or “on edge” with little warning, while others internalise anger until it becomes exhaustion or burnout. These patterns are not signs of bad behaviour or poor character—they’re signals that someone is using the coping skills they currently have, even if those skills no longer serve them.

Anger-related difficulties are also very common. Stress, trauma history, neurodivergence, sleep challenges, or major life pressures all influence how a person manages frustration. Many individuals struggle with anger at some point in their lives, and research consistently shows that learning emotional regulation strategies can significantly improve wellbeing, relationships, and everyday functioning.

How Lakeside Rooms Can Help

Lakeside Rooms therapists explore what lies beneath the anger - unresolved stress, anxiety, sensory overload, trauma, communication challenges, or unmet emotional needs. Together with your therapist, you work toward healthier expression of emotions, stronger coping skills, and improved relationships at home, school, or work.

Evidence-based therapeutic approaches may include:
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – understanding triggers, thoughts, and patterns that drive anger
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)–informed strategies – building emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness skills
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – responding more flexibly to strong emotions while staying aligned with personal values
• Schema Therapy – addressing deeper patterns that contribute to emotional reactivity
• Parent Management Training (PMT) – supporting parents in guiding children toward calmer, more effective behaviours
• Emotion-focused and interpersonal therapies – improving communication and reducing conflict
• Trauma-informed approaches – addressing anger that stems from past experiences
• Psychiatric consultation – providing medical assessment when it may help clarify diagnosis or guide treatment.

Support may also focus on strengthening relationships, improving problem-solving skills, learning to identify early signs of escalation, or building routines that support calmer daily functioning. Psychiatrists are available when a medical perspective may assist in understanding emotional regulation or co-occurring conditions.

Lakeside Rooms practitioners are experienced in working with children, adolescents, and adults. We approach anger with curiosity, compassion, and respect — helping individuals, partnerships, and families develop skills that promote emotional balance, healthier communication, and lasting positive change.