ASWB/ACE: SpeedyCeus.com, provider #1613, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 12/15/24 to 12/15/27. Social Workers completing this course receive 8 general continuing education credits.

CALIFORNIA: This program meets the requirements for the California Board of Behavioral Sciences for 8 hours of CE Credit

TEXAS: This course meets the criteria for acceptable continuing education as defined by the Texas State Boards of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Social Workers for 8 hours of CE Credit.

This program is approved for 7 continuing education credits/contact hours by:

• The California Board of Registered Nursing # CEP 14462
• The National Board for Certified Counselors # 6412
• The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling #50-38918
• The California Association for Alcohol and Drug Educators # CP40 977 H 0428
• The California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals: CCAPP-IE Provider # 1N-16-256-0726

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of anger management for mental health professionals. Beginning with the foundations of anger, it examines psychological, biological, and social perspectives. Assessment and case formulation guide practitioners in understanding client needs, while evidence-based CBT tools offer practical strategies for managing anger. Adjunctive approaches such as mindfulness, DBT, and family interventions expand treatment options. Special populations and cultural contexts are addressed to ensure sensitivity and effectiveness. Integration with broader therapies and modalities highlights collaborative care. Case studies illustrate real-world applications across diverse settings. The course concludes with relapse prevention, ethical and professional issues, and a forward look at emerging research, equipping clinicians with both practical skills and theoretical insights to support clients in achieving lasting change.   

If you have questions about the course, require accessibility accommodations or need assistance, please email info@speedyceus.com or call (909) 628-4216.

• Describe the foundations of anger, including psychological, biological, and social perspectives.
• Conduct effective assessments and case formulations for clients presenting with anger-related concerns.
• Apply evidence-based CBT tools such as self-monitoring, cognitive restructuring, relaxation, and problem-solving to manage anger.
• Integrate adjunctive approaches including mindfulness, DBT, family, and couples interventions into anger management treatment.
• Identify strategies for addressing anger within special populations and diverse cultural contexts.
• Incorporate anger management interventions into broader therapeutic modalities, including trauma-informed care and pharmacotherapy.
• Analyze case studies that illustrate practical applications of anger management interventions across individual, group, and forensic settings.
• Develop relapse prevention and maintenance plans to promote long-term anger regulation and personal growth.
• Evaluate ethical and professional issues in anger management counseling, including confidentiality, boundaries, and clinician self-care.
• Recognize emerging research and future directions that inform best practices in anger management treatment.

• Part I: Foundations of Anger
• Part II: Assessment and Case Formulation
• Part III: CBT Tools for Anger
• Part IV: Adjunctive Approaches
• Part V: Special Populations and Contexts
• Part VI: Integration with Broader Therapies and Modalities
• Part VII: Case Studies and Applications
• Part VIII: Relapse Prevention and Maintenance
• Part IX: Ethical and Professional Issues
• Part X: Future Directions and Conclusion

Course topics are chosen based on various board requirements and professionals needs. Licensed professionals oversee, compile and develop course materials, posttest, and other course materials, determine the level of difficulty, and ensure course content is appropriate. The course developer bio is available here.