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You! Yes you! Are you sure that you are not a 3′ tall green space alien?

Posted By Bryan Hall on April 16, 2012

Sometimes, when working with clients who are dealing with co-dependency, low self-esteem, or anger management issues, I have used an illustration that seems to be an effective part of their treatment. I ask the client if they know what schizophrenia is, and if they have ever seen a person suffering from this illness. If the[ Read More ...]

Anger Management is Sometimes as Simple As Assertiveness Training

Posted By Michael Hecht MFT on March 22, 2012

Written By: Michael Hecht, MFT A few hints which may make it easier for someone to manage their anger because it is often not about anger so much as simply being assertive in one’s relationships. I recently had a client who complained that she had difficulty controlling herself from getting into altercations or heated arguments[ Read More ...]

Anger Management 818 Accomplishments for 2011

Posted By Anita Avedian, MFT on February 11, 2012

So often we focus on what’s next on the agenda. This year, Anger Mangagement 818 has decided to review all the accomplishments we have achieved as a company during the year of 2011. Looking back, it seems we have accomplished many important tasks. Anger Management 818 is open to feedback from our community.

Managing Stress Through the Holidays

Posted By Anita Avedian, MFT on December 14, 2011

The holidays can be fun, yet very stressful. For many, spending time with the family is a joyous occasion. However, for some it can be very stressful and conflicting. There are many contributing factors to stress during the holidays. These include: financial stressors, choosing the right gift, familial stressors, increases in alcohol and drug use,[ Read More ...]

When Making A Decision Is Difficult

Posted By Anita Avedian, MFT on December 13, 2011

Making decisions are challenging. You don’t know whether the decision you make will result in a satisfactory outcome. Or maybe, you are concerned with regretting the decision you make today. Making decisions are stressful at times, thus, as part of stress management, it’s important to look at not only what get’s in the way of making decisions, but to review some strategies and some helpful tips to aid with the process of important decisions.

Managing Your Stress Through the Holiday Season

Posted By Anita Avedian, MFT on December 7, 2011

Managing stress through the holiday season with 16 helpful tips.

There is No Reality, Only Perception

Posted By Michael Hecht MFT on November 21, 2011

“There is no reality—only perception.” Jay McGraw in Life Strategies for Teens “You don’t react to what happens to you (in this instance, someone saying “hi”), but you react to your interpretation of what happens to you (in this instance, how you interpret what that “hi” means). How you see and interpret certain events is[ Read More ...]

Anger Management 818 team at the North Hollywood Taco Cook Off

Posted By Anita Avedian, MFT on October 27, 2011

Anger Management 818 participated in the North Hollywood Taco Cook Off on Saturday September 24, 2011. Our team had a booth at the event and handed out tips and information sheets on ways to handle anger. The information was received well by the community and our team enjoyed being at the event. http://www.nohofoodtruckfest.com/

Anger Management 818 team at the Sherman Oaks Street Fair

Posted By Anita Avedian, MFT on October 27, 2011

The Sherman Oaks Street Fair was Sunday October 16, 2011 and Anger Management 818 had a booth at the event. We handed out promotional items and information on healthy ways to handle anger. We also had games for parents and children to play. This event attracted over 80,000 people from the San Fernando Valley and[ Read More ...]

Anger Management 818 at the Sherman Oaks Farmer’s Market

Posted By Anita Avedian, MFT on October 27, 2011

Anger Management 818 is proud to announce its participation in the Sherman Oaks Farmer’s Market. Our team had a booth at the market in June and September and plans to be there again on Saturday December 17. The Sherman Oaks Farmer’s Market is every Saturday from 8am-1pm at the 101 Freeway and Sepulveda. http://members.shermanoakschamber.org/Events/details/sherman-oaks-community-farmers-market-12-17-2011