Anger Management Program
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About the Anger Management Program
The program provides youth struggling with anger management
an opportunity to gain insight into their difficulties while learning skills to
appropriately deal with anger. The program encourages youth who participate to accept
responsibility for what they’ve done and avoid harmful behaviors in the future.
This program operates under the Restorative Justice philosophy.
Program Basics
- Client and Family assessment;
- Eight to ten-week individual therapy sessions;
- One family therapy session;
- Youth exhibiting aggressive behaviors (physical and/or
aggressive);
- Services youth ages 13-21 and residents of Erie County;
- Cost is $60 per session. Some Medicaid plans accepted.
Goals of the Anger Management Program
Child & Family Services’ Anger Management Program deflects young offenders from
the criminal justice system and discourages them from becoming repeat offenders.
How Program Works
Individual Therapy
Participants referred to the program attend an 8-week counseling
program consisting of individual sessions which meet for one hour each week, and are
conducted by a professional therapist from Child & Family Services. Discussions
are designed to assist participants in understanding and taking responsibility for
their personal struggles with anger management. Through the sessions, participants
work to identify their anger triggers and rehearse appropriate responses to anger.
Forgiveness, domestic violence, and relapse prevention are also discussed, among
other topics.
Family Participation
Because anger management difficulties may present a family crisis, the family is
also part of the program. All family members, including the program participant,
meet with the therapist in a family session to discuss the program. The parents’
perspective is invaluable to the successful outcome of the program. If needed, appropriate
linkages to on-going individual or family counseling are provided.
Who is eligible for the Anger Management Program?
The program is open to young adults from 13 to 21 years of age who are residents
of Erie County. Youth are referred to the Anger Management Workshops as the result
of incidents related to anger management, such as harassment, assault, trespassing
and destruction of property.
How much does the Anger Management Program cost?
The cost of the program is $60 per session.
Medicaid is accepted. Cost for individual and family therapy varies. This program
receives funding from United Way and the Erie County of Youth Services.
How do I make referral to the Anger Management Program?
Contact the Program Coordinator to make a referral to the Program.
Client Comments
"Things that I was taught could help me learn how to calm my nerves."
"I liked the group because I had a voice in it."
"We are very appreciative of your personal interest in our child’s situation….Your
patience and understanding was comforting and gave us much needed hope..."
Child & Family Services
Anger Management Program
330 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14202
Phone: (716) 842-2750
FAX: (716) 842-0668