If you have been charged with domestic abuse, it may feel that your life is over. At Chambers Law Firm we have worked with many clients accused of violent offenses. We know that in addition to the legal challenges you face, you may face a crisis of faith. It may feel as though you can never let go of the anger and act in a way that society sees fit.
The good news is that there are anger management techniques that show promise. The better news is that if you agree to enroll in one or more, you could face a reduced sentence or probation. Read on to learn about some of the promising options and then contact us at 714-760-4088 if you would like a consultation with an experienced attorney.
Skill Development Has Been Shown to Work
In some cases, a person experiences excess anger because they feel intimidated or they feel that they do not have control. When that is the issue, it is possible to develop a new way to deal with those feelings. One example is a mother who may have become frustrated with her child in the past and struck them. Once they develop the skills to deal with that situation, they may be less likely to strike out in anger. Instead, they can use the skills they have learned to remain calm.
Methods of Relaxation Can Reduce Violence
One oft-successful type of anger management involves methods of learned relaxation. These can be used when a person first realizes they are becoming angry. A common example of this is slowing down and counting to ten but there are many other relaxation techniques that can be learned and use to head anger off before it gets out of control.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Many studies show that the most successful option is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). It helps a person determine what the actual root cause of their anger is and deal with that. This treatment holds that the reason the person is raging out at their spouse is not because of the spouse, but because of anger within the perpetrator.
This generally involves first determining the root cause of anger, becoming self-aware of triggers, learning new ways to respond to those triggers, learning how to respond more constructively, and finding a new of looking at the actions of the other person.
Let an Attorney Help You Find a Positive Way Forward
If you have been accused of domestic violence, there may be help out there that could prevent you from acting similarly in the future. Work with an experienced domestic violence attorney who may be able to get an alternative sentence for you so that you do not have to face jail time. Contact Chambers Law Firm at 714-760-4088 to learn more about your options.
