$300 | 10-week group | Thursdays at 6pm CT
Group facilitated by Thomas (Tom) Pickens
Mindful Anger Management is a 10-week curriculum-based group combining classic anger management skills and mindfulness.
The group will explore the evolutionary role of anger, when anger is appropriate, the difference between assertiveness and aggressiveness, and how to differentiate between anger, fear, and frustration. We’ll practice being able to express ourselves so that others are able to truly hear us versus being intimidated or afraid. We’ll use mindfulness skills to identify emotions and be able to “just feel” these rather than reacting inappropriately. This group is not someone talking at you about how to be less angry, instead it is interactive and results in a real shift in how you experience and express the often helpful emotion of anger.
Cost is $300* for the 10-week group. This group may be billable to your BCBS PPO, Aetna PPO, United Healthcare PPO/POS or Cigna PPO insurance plan. If you have questions or are interested in registering for this group – please contact Tom via email: tpickens@andersonville.com
Maximum of 10 participants. Group runs with 5 or more participants. All participants musts be 18+ and reside in the state of Illinois. Group commitment is 10-weeks, and all sessions are planned for 60-minutes. Drop-in attendance is not permitted. This group is held in-person, and is facilitated by Tom Pickens, LCPC.
We are committed to making our space welcoming and accessible. Our office is located on the first floor with no steps to navigate. If you use a mobility device, please let us know in advance, and a team member will be happy to assist you with a smooth entry. We also have two ADA-compliant, all-gender restrooms.
For public transit, we are a short walk from the CTA Red Line’s Bryn Mawr station and CTA’s Broadway and Peterson bus lines. Metered street parking is available on Broadway and Bryn Mawr Avenues.
The group room is furnished with armless, cushioned chairs designed to comfortably accommodate a wide range of body types. The room’s layout can be adjusted to ensure everyone feels comfortable and has enough space. Masks are available in the lobby for those who wish to wear them, but they are not required for clients or staff at this time.
As an LGBTQ+ affirming practice, we warmly welcome members of the queer community to all of our group therapy offerings.