Anger Management for Adults

 

Contact Natalie Driscoll for more information: Call 343-227-6822 or email adultgroups@lrcss.com

Developing practical skills to cope with anger

A 9-week group program delivered virtually over video conference providing coping strategies for adults with autism spectrum disorder or intellectual disabilities.

Topics can include

  • Identify and communicate feelings

  • Types of anger

  • Helpful and unhelpful ways of dealing with anger

  • Coping strategies

  • Problem-solving

  • Assertiveness skills

Session Dates

  • 9 Week Program

  • 1 Mediator Training Session (Virtual)

  • 8 Client Teaching Sessions (In-Person)

  • Starting week of April 22, 2025 to week of July 1, 2025

  • Time: TBD

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Eligibility

Participants must be 18 years and older with intellectual/developmental disabilities (ID) or a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Individual Skill Requirements

Joint attention skills • Discrimination skills • Echoic skills • Motor imitation skills • Ability to follow common 1-step instructions • Participate in session with limited caregiver assistance • Safety concerns and challenging behaviour are low and/or caregivers are able to safely manage any challenging behaviour

To Register

For DSO-eligible clients residing in the Durham Region make a referral through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) at 1-855-277-2121.

Register by April 15, 2025

Fee: FREE

Due to capacity limits, making a referral through the DSO does not guarantee a spot until Lake Ridge has confirmed your registration.

For non-DSO eligible clients or those residing outside of the Durham Region, a group fee applies. Book a call with the Service Navigator here.

Register by April 8, 2025

Fee: $926.95

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