Anger Management Program

&

Counselling

Get Started Today

Individual Sessions now available online and in-person. See below.

Our anger management program is offered in alignment with the standards and best practices of the National Anger Management Association (NAMA).

Welcome

We understand that anger management can be a sensitive topic, and we specialize in supporting individuals who are navigating these challenges. Our program is designed to meet you where you are and provide accessible, effective tools to help you make lasting changes. Whether you’re ready to dive in or simply exploring your options, we invite you to take a look at what we offer. Please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to walk alongside you as you turn this corner.

Why Take an Anger Management Program?

Anger is a natural emotion—but when it feels out of control, it can damage relationships, affect your health, and leave you feeling regretful and misunderstood. Our program and counselling offers a supportive approach to help you:

  • Understand what triggers your anger

  • Stay calm under pressure

  • Respond instead of react

  • Communicate more effectively

  • Build better relationships at home, work, and in your community

Whether you're here by choice or requirement, anger management can help you take back control and build a more balanced life.

About the Program

Anger Management Program

This is the only anger management program of its kind in British Columbia developed in alignment with the standards and best practices of the National Anger Management Association (NAMA) and facilitated by a Certified Anger Management Specialist (CAMS-II).

Whether you are attending by court order, probation requirement, or for personal growth, this structured program provides the tools, accountability, and support needed to transform unhealthy anger patterns into healthier ways of living and relating.

Do You Need a Letter of Completion?

If you require a Letter of Completion (LoC), please share this document with your legal, professional, or other referral source to confirm whether this program meets their requirements. Download the Information & Verification Document here.

What You’ll Learn

This program is built on a 12-module evidence-based framework developed in alignment with the standards of the National Anger Management Association (NAMA). For practicality, these modules are condensed into 8 weeks of accelerated and supported learning.

The program will be structured around the workbook, “ Anger Management Workbook and Curriculum: Evidence-based and Clinically Proven Practices. Second Edition; by Rich Pfeiffer, M.Div, Ph.D and Laura B. Moss, CAMS-IV.

  • This arrangement of the modules is one example of how the program can be delivered. The specific structure may vary depending on your needs and circumstances.

    Week 1: Understanding Anger & Triggers
    (Modules 1 + intro from 3)

    • Define anger, patterns, and consequences

    • Begin anger log

    • Intro to emotional/body awareness

    Week 2: Mindfulness & Self-Awareness
    (Modules 11 + 3)

    • Establish mindfulness as a foundational skill

    • Deepen awareness of physical/emotional cues

    • Introduce present-moment tools

    Week 3: Brain, Body & Calming Tools
    (Modules 2 + 4)

    • Explain nervous system and brain systems

    • Teach calming and grounding techniques

    • Practice parasympathetic activation

    Week 4: Shame, Judgment & the Inner Critic
    (Modules 5 + 7)

    • Explore hidden shame and critical voices

    • Learn self-compassion and empathy tools

    • Reduce blame and judgment

    Week 5: Destructive Thinking & Stress Reactions
    (Modules 6 + 10)

    • Identify thought patterns that fuel anger

    • Understand how stress and anxiety impact reactivity

    • Build stress management habits

    Week 6: Assertive Communication
    (Module 8)

    • Practice expressing needs clearly

    • Learn boundary-setting and listening skills

    Week 7: Conflict Resolution in Practice
    (Module 9)

    • Learn structured methods for handling conflict

    • Practice real-life communication scenarios

    Week 8: Integration & Relapse Prevention
    (Module 12)

    • Review key skills

    • Build personalized anger management plans

    • Explore maintenance, accountability, and setbacks

Each week, you will be assigned reading from the workbook and will complete an anger log. Classes will cover the weekly workbook material, include group discussions, review of anger logs, optional extra homework, mindfulness and breathing practices, and more.

Program Details

You work one-on-one with your counsellor.

The curriculum can be followed in a gradual, step-by-step manner or tailored to your individual needs and inclinations.

Currently, Paul see’s clients in-person on Mondays in Victoria. Online sessions are Monday - Friday.

  • Schedule a 20-minute consultation to discuss your needs and expectations, ask questions about the anger management program, and see whether it feels like the right fit for you.

Schedule a 20 minute consultation

Locations

  • Individual online sessions Monday - Friday.

  • Currently Paul is offering in-person individual anger management sessions in Victoria on Mondays only.

  • Paul Izenberg is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology. He is also a Certified Anger Management Specialist (CAMS II) recognized by the National Anger Management Association (NAMA).

    Paul brings over two decades of experience in mindfulness and meditation, which deeply inform his approach to emotional regulation and self-awareness. He integrates this background with evidence-based psychological tools to offer a well-rounded, practical, and compassionate pathway to growth.

    He believes that anger is not a personal flaw but an important signal with something to tell us—and with the right tools and support, it can be understood and integrated into clarity, confidence, and connection.

    Whether you’re here by choice or by requirement, Paul’s goal is to support you to cultivate the awareness and skills you need to meet anger in a way that works for your life.

  • The National Anger Management Association (NAMA) is the international professional association (represented in 30 countries) for the fields of anger management, crisis intervention, domestic violence and parent training. The NAMA state-of-the-art Code of Ethics is strictly enforced. This program adheres to the NAMA standards and best practices for evidence-based anger management programs.