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Angry Clients, Frustrated Therapist

Program Details:
March 27, 2026 | 9:00am-4:00pm
Modality:
  • In-person
Registration Fee(s):
$5.00 to $105.00
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Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
6.00
Didactic Hours (AHEC Scholars):
6.00
Experiential Hours (AHEC Scholars):
0.00
Registration Deadline:
3/26/26 11:59 PM
Cancellation Deadline:
3/25/26 9:00 AM
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Presenter(s)
Description
Clients report anger problems are often the root of why they are referred to therapy, whether they are mandated or self-referred. In this interactive workshop, we will look at some anger inventories that can be used with clients to help them understand how/why they get so angry; then we will look at techniques and tips to share with clients that will help them deal with that anger. Anger resulting from attachment issues, grief/loss, and trauma/abuse history will also be examined, as well as the role substance abuse may play. Tips on working with children and anger will also be shared. And we will also examine issues regarding transference and countertransference, especially involving clients getting angry at their clinicians!
Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Administer and interpret at least two anger inventories.
  • List various sources of client anger.
  • Understand links between anger and disrupted attachment, grief/loss and/or trauma history.
  • Share tips/techniques for anger management with clients, including those specific to adults, couples, and children.
  • Identify transference/countertransference in sessions.
  • Use conflict resolution skills to manage client anger in session.
  • Identify safety issues that may be employed.
  • Employ various interventions aimed at reducing problem behaviors, including anger management techniques, aggressive replacement training and cognitive behavioral techniques.
Disclosures
Pee Dee AHEC’s conflict of interest policy requires faculty to disclose any real or apparent commercial financial affiliations related to the content of their presentations/materials. Speakers have signed a vested interest form declaring any conflict of interest in education activities.
Credits Available
  • Social Worker
    SC Board of Social Work Examiners (Non-SW)
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: $50.00 (Until 3/26/2026)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: $100.00 (Until 3/26/2026)
    Credit Statement
    This program is approved for 6 non-social work hours of continuing education by Pee Dee AHEC, a part of the South Carolina AHEC system, as defined by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners.
  • Counselor/Therapist
    SC Board of Examiners for Professional Counselors
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: $50.00 (Until 3/26/2026)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: $100.00 (Until 3/26/2026)
    Credit Statement
    This program is approved for 6 hours of continuing education by Pee Dee AHEC, a division of SC AHEC, under its accreditation by the South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psycho-Educational Specialists.
  • SC AHEC Scholars
    Area Health Education Consortium Student
    • Pricing:
      • Regular: Free (Until 3/26/2026)
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 6 hour(s) program is presented by SC AHEC.
  • All other participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: $50.00 (Until 3/26/2026)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: $100.00 (Until 3/26/2026)
    Credit Statement
    This program provides 0.6 CEUs by Pee Dee AHEC and meets South Carolina AHEC Best Practice Standards.
Registration will also include a $5.00 non-refundable materials fee in addition to the fees listed above.
Locations/Participation Options
  • Pee Dee AHEC / McLeod (Conference Room, Suite 350)
    Location:
    Florence , SC Details
    Status:
    Open
Contact(s)

If you have questions about the credits, location/video conference information, or any other details specific to this particular program, please reach out to the contact(s) below:

  • Name:
    Kimberly Morris
    Phone:
    843-777-5352
    Email:
    kimberlymorris@mcleodhealth.org
If you have questions related to registering or using the AHEC Learning Portal, please contact alp@scahec.net.

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