by Steven Fiorito | Anger Management, Blog
Choosing battles wisely means knowing when to take a stand or when to “stand down.” In order to be good at this, I must have my priorities straight and have them in mind as I go through the day. Knowing what is important in my life will help me make good decisions on...
by Steven Fiorito | Anger Management, Blog
I cannot impose my will, values, or beliefs on others, even if I believe it would be best for them. I want people to believe what I believe, love what I love, and value what I value. Wouldn’t life be smooth for all of us then? But each individual is a unique creation...
by Steven Fiorito | Anger Management, Blog
Do I blame others for my anger, behavior, or problems? Blaming is when we over-emphasize the role or responsibility of others in our problems. This doesn’t mean that others are always innocent; however, to place too much emphasis and responsibility on others’ wrongs...
by Steven Fiorito | Anger Management, Blog
In over 12 years of running outpatient Anger Management classes, some patterns started to emerge in the clients in my groups. I started seeing themes repeated over and over, so I started taking notes on the typical issues that I saw clients dealing with and some of...
by Steven Fiorito | Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Blog
As a substance abuse counselor for over 27 years, I think it’s time for me to come out and admit that I am not, nor have I ever been, a big fan of Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP). According to DASA rule, when a client is seen for 9 or more hours per week, they...
Finally! A Daily Meditation Book Dedicated Specifically to Anger and Emotional Management.
Based on real experiences, of real people in Anger Management counseling over a
10 year period.