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Anger Management Disorders Treatment

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Everyone feels angry at times, but it’s important to know how to handle it. When anger overrides your actions, it can lead to a lot of trouble. Those who struggle with anger management may feel helpless and angry all the time. Luckily, there are anger management programs available that can help you deal with your feelings in a healthy way.

To better understand this issue, we will explore the benefits of an anger management program in Tennessee, and how it can change your life for the better. Also, the connection between anger management and addiction can be ignored. Fortunately, co-occurring disorders treatment can address this issue. To learn more, call us today at (615) 703 4639.

What to Expect in Our Anger Management Program

The first step in an anger management program is to identify the triggers that lead to your anger. Your instructor can then help you develop a plan for how to deal with these triggers in a healthy way. Depending on the type of program, the plan may include cognitive behavior therapy, meditation, and other relaxation techniques.

Our anger management program incorporates techniques and principles range of evidence-based therapies and techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and even trauma therapy. Our team works with clients to identify their unique triggers and develop personalized plans for managing their anger in a healthy and productive way.

During therapy sessions, clients will learn skills and strategies such as identifying triggers, stress management techniques, communication skills, and self-reflection practices. We also offer group therapy sessions that provide a safe and supportive environment for clients to share their experiences and learn from each other.

Some of the topics that we cover in our anger management program include:

  • Identifying and managing triggers
  • Learning to express emotions without aggression
  • Practicing communication skills
  • Developing stress management techniques
  • Understanding the impact of anger on relationships
  • Exploring self-reflection practices
  • Dealing with guilt and shame associated with addiction

Every step of the way, our experienced team of therapists will be there to provide support and guidance.

Free Anger Management Assessment

Apex Recovery is dedicated to providing treatment for mental health disorders, starting with a free behavioral health assessment. This initial first step helps us to find your specific needs and find the most suitable treatment plan for you.

At Apex Recovery Tennessee, we also offer dual diagnosis treatment, addressing both mental health disorders and co-occurring substance use challenges. Our comprehensive approach provides a consideration of all aspects of your well-being, providing effective and ongoing care specifically organised for your personal circumstances.

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Benefits of an Anger Management Program

  • Improved Communication: When you learn how to control your anger, communicating with others can become much easier, minimizing misunderstandings and conflicts.
  • Better Relationships: As communication improves, relationships with friends, family, and coworkers can become stronger and more fulfilling.
  • Reduced Stress: By learning how to control your anger, you can reduce the amount of stress in your life.
  • Positive Self-Talk: In an anger management program, you will learn how to change negative self-talk to positive self-talk, boosting your confidence.
  • Healthier Lifestyle: Anger management classes can help you change old habits, such as unhealthy coping mechanisms like substance abuse or binge eating.
  • Improved Work Performance: By reducing stress and improving communication, you can feel more comfortable in the workplace, and your work performance is likely to improve.

Do You Need Anger Management Classes?

Anger management classes can be beneficial for everyone, not only for people who have a history of aggressive behavior but also for people who struggle to communicate their feelings. These classes provide you with practical tools for managing your emotions, ultimately leading to better communication and relationships.

How Should We Deal With Anger?

The first thing to know about anger is that it is a natural emotion. However, it can become dangerous when not dealt with properly.

Taking control of your anger requires recognizing your triggers and learning how to respond to them. Anger management programs can teach you how to identify triggers and adjust your responses to them, providing you with the skills to cope with anger in a healthy way.

Is There a Connection Between Anger Management and Addiction Treatment?

Yes, there is a connection between anger management and addiction treatment. Many people who struggle with addiction also struggle with anger issues.

In fact, substance abuse can be a way of coping with those issues. For that reason, many recovery programs also include anger management classes. Co-occurring disorders treatment can help you address both addiction and anger issues in a comprehensive manner.

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Mental Health Disorder Treatment Centers in Tennessee

Access to trusted mental health treatment facilities is essential for receiving personalized support and care for mental health conditions. Tennessee is home to reputable facilities like Apex Recovery, where patients can find evidence-based treatment for a range of mental health disorders. Below is a list of Apex Recovery locations in the Volunteer State that provide comprehensive care plans for mental health to help and support you on your path to improved well-being.

  • Apex Recovery Brentwood: 209 Ward Cir, Brentwood, TN 37027
  • Apex Recovery Columbia: 2710 Trotwood Ave STE A & B, Columbia, TN 38401

Get Help Today From Apex Recovery Tennessee

Managing emotions, especially anger, can be a daunting task. It is important to know that there is hope in the form of anger management programs. You owe it to yourself, your loved ones, and those around you to take control of your anger before it spirals out of control.

If you are looking for an anger management program, Apex Recovery Tennessee can help. Our team of experienced professionals can help you learn how to recognize and cope with your anger, ultimately leading to a much happier and healthier life. Call us today at (615) 703 4639 or reach out online to learn more.

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Brenna O’Brien, LCSW

Lead Therapist

Brenna is a Nashville native who earned both her undergraduate and master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from The University of Tennessee where she graduated in 2011. She has a thirteen-year background working in the behavioral health field with adults at all levels of care. Brenna started her career working at a local inpatient hospital, followed by a six year career with a residential co-occurring treatment center. Brenna served as the founder and director of the Clinical Consultant team where she developed protocols to assist patients in getting access to care efficiently without sacrificing customer service. As a result of her efforts, she was named the treatment center’s Innovator of the Year in 2018. She loves to be the voice of hope for patients and families in crisis by providing education and clinical direction.
Brenna’s fun-loving and accepting nature has served her well as a clinician treating individuals struggling with complex trauma, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and co-occurring disorders. Brenna is a certified NARM therapist and co-owner of SHEchiatry, PLLC, a boutique mental health practice for women in Nashville.

During her off time, you can find Brenna thrift shopping alongside her French Bulldog Reau. She also particularly enjoys early mornings with a matcha latte followed by all things local.

Flora Sadri-Azarbayejani, D.O., MPH, FAAFP, FASAM

Medical Director

Flora Sadri-Azarbayejani graduated from Boston University with a degree in biomedical engineering. She would later go on to complete two master’s degrees at Boston University, one in epidemiology and biostatistics and the other in medical science, along with her doctorate in medicine from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Sadri began her career as an epidemiologist in infectious disease for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. After medical school, she began her career as a family physician at The Community Health Center of Franklin County and then Gardner Family Medicine, a private practice in Gardner, MA. Dr. Sadri made the decision to work with the recovery community as a physician at CleanSlate Centers, then become part of the Promises Behavioral Health leadership team, and then continued her career at PsyclarityHealth.

Dr. Sadri-Azarbayejani is an involved member of medical societies, including the Massachusetts Medical Society, the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), and the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)and has a publication in AAFP News detailing how family medicine can lead addiction care efforts.

LinkedIn profile link: linkedin.com/in/flora-sadri-azarbayejani-42023345

Fred Bowen

Founder & Board Member

Fred was raised in San Clemente, California. Fred was exposed to the drug culture at a very early age. By the time Fred had graduated from high school, his addiction had progressed to a point that most people do not return from. For another decade, he struggled with addiction and recovery with multiple attempts at abstinence. There were periods of homelessness along with periods of high functioning and experiencing success. Fred realized, ultimately, that addiction was always in control. At the age of thirty, on death’s door, Fred had hit rock bottom and had a moment of clarity that would save his life. That clarity was the sea of change in his life.

20 years later, Fred is not able to recognize his past life in comparison to where he is now. Early on, Fred had made the decision that addiction and recovery would be his sole vocation. He started sober living homes and found that working with people that suffered from the same addiction would be his passion. This was the beginning of Apex Recovery.

“I’m extremely proud of the person I have become simply by staying clean and having an open mind in regards to the recovery process.”

Fred’s hope for anyone suffering the way he did is to be able to find a way out of the vicious cycle of addiction. Recovery is a gift that all are entitled to. Apex can be a part of that.

Jennifer Adams

Chief Legal Officer

Jennifer has over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She began her career as a paralegal in the legal department of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BCBST), where she spent 15 years learning the health insurance industry. Jennifer held various positions at BCBST, including paralegal, senior privacy consultant, chief privacy, security and compliance officer for a technology subsidiary, and shared health and senior counsel.

Jennifer then further advanced her healthcare experience by joining the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for almost 10 years. Jennifer served as the director for payer Relations, where she was responsible for managing all payer relationships across the country for the VA. In her last position, Jennifer was a member of the Senior Executive Service (SES) and served as the executive director for integrated external networks, which was responsible for the development, oversight, and management of the community care network program that provides veterans access to community providers when VA cannot provide the service timely or close to home.

Jennifer joined Apex Recovery in February 2023 as our chief legal officer. Jennifer graduated from Tennessee Wesleyan College with a Bachelor of Science business degree in human resource management, economics, and finance. She also holds a Juris Doctorate degree from the Nashville School of Law.

Branch Atkisson

National Director of Business Development

A passion for helping those in need started with Branch’s own personal experience growing up. This morphed into professional expertise in the areas of outreach and community development.

A true understanding of what treatment resources are available and how to connect those in need with them has allowed him to develop relationships that continue to benefit APEX’s patients. “I love sitting with addicts and their families in moments of crisis and helping them understand there is hope through the process of treatment!”

Shauna Soderquist

Director of Admissions

Shauna Soderquist is the director of admissions at Apex Recovery. With over nine years of industry experience, Shauna is committed to helping those who struggle with addiction and has experience with all facets of the admissions cycle. Her experience includes lead development, account management, building and growing teams, and recruitment and training. She brings a high-level understanding of insurance and financial implications of treatment. Shauna is a high performer who is driven to meet and exceed goals and while her career path has given her exposure to all parts of the treatment and recovery processes, her passion will always be in building and maintaining relationships with clients while helping them admit to treatment.

Shauna resides in Thompson’s Station, TN with her husband, and two children and is an active member of her community. When she is not helping those who struggle with addiction, she enjoys spending time with her family, working out, traveling, and enjoying live music.

Michael Cartwright

Chairman of the Board

There is no end in sight for Michael Cartwright. He has a sincere goal to provide endless resources to those who truly want to release the grip of addiction.

Known as a premiere addiction industry trailblazer, Michael Cartwright is a noted behavioral health entrepreneur. He founded Performance Revolution LLC, also known as Fit-Rx, in 2009 and, from that success, was then able to merge with a company named Forterus with a successful history of treating over 12 million individuals in need of addiction treatment. Another success in the industry was the founding of Foundations Recovery Network.

Soon thereafter, Forterus grew and developed into AAC or American Addiction Centers being led by their chairman of the board, Michael Cartwright.

Michael Cartwright is a pillar in dual diagnosis management and the founder of Foundations Associates. Under his management, the organization grew to include four alcohol and drug treatment facilities nationwide, including the Canyon, the leading recovery facility in Malibu, California. One highlight in Michael’s service career is when he served and testified on the Senate Help Subcommittee on Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services.

Dr. Matthew Bruhin

CEO

Dr. Matthew J. Bruhin is the chief executive officer of APEX Recovery. Along with co-founder Fred Bowen, Dr. Bruhin utilized his experience in the creation of high-end rehabs to construct a center that was cutting-edge and affordable yet lacked nothing. His vision, eye for detail, and desire to lead have created an unparalleled vision for treating addictive disorders coupled with mental and emotional concerns. Dr. Bruhin treats every staff member and participant like family and hopes to bring his clinical and administrative vision to many.

Dr. Bruhin is a State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences-licensed marriage and family therapist as well as an addiction specialist registered by the Breining Institute. Dr. Bruhin earned his doctorate in addiction psychology, has a Master of Arts degree in counseling psychology, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology with a minor in addictive disorders. Additionally, he holds many other certifications and has tens of thousands of hours of clinical and training experience.

Dr. Bruhin has a diverse clinical training background, working in the mental health field for over 12 years. He specializes in the treatment of addiction and has specialized experience and clinical training in the treatment of prescription addiction, sexual addiction, and gambling addiction. He works with many individuals and families, ranging from those with chronic mental health conditions to high-level professionals, professional athletes, executives, Hollywood film producers, and TV personalities. He has developed his own specialized and effective techniques for the treatment of addiction and chemical dependency.

Dr. Bruhin loves to write and blog and he appears regularly on network TV as a leader in the addiction field. He has worked with clients from A&E’s hit TV show Intervention as well as the Tyra Show. Dr. Bruhin also performs local TV segments in order to get the public educated about addiction and to break down the stigma of mental health issues. Dr. Bruhin balances his passion for work with the love of his family, his enjoyment of travel, and his vintage Star Wars collection, which can be viewed in his private office.

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