Anger Management Services Next Session begins Wednesday, January 23, 2008 Woodland Centers offers a 12-week cognitive behavior anger management group treatment program.  Each weekly group session is 90 minutes and utilizes a cognitive therapy workbook.  Each weekly group session is 90 minutes and utilizes a cognitive therapy workbook.   The group program goals are; 1. Teach effective management of anger. 2. Prevent violence and threats of violence. 3. Develop self-control over thoughts and actions. 4. Receive support from others. The program is available for men and women, 18 years and older.  Participants are required to abstain from alcohol and drugs and are expected to be compliant with any medication treatment regimen. Group sessions are scheduled from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at Woodland Centers, 1125 SE 6th ST, Willmar, MN.  It is important that participants attend each session to complete the program.  Participants may not miss more than two of the 12 sessions in order to receive a Certificate of Completion of the program.  Participants are responsible to provide any notification to other parties of participation and completion of program. FEES:  $360.00 self-pay; minimum payment of $180 is due at the first session.  Full fee must be paid on or before the sixth session. REFERRALS: Referrals may be made by the participant or by other referrals sources.  Please call Woodland Centers at 320-235-4613 or 1-800-992-1716 to register for the program. NOTICE:  The Woodland Centers' Anger Management Program does not meet the Minnesota Statutes 518.10 requirement for domestic abuse counseling programs or educational programs.  Persons with domestic violence and abuse arrests, charges, or convictions; or persons with violations of an Order for Protection or a Harassment Restraining Order are not appropriate for the Woodland Centers' Anger Management Program.  The Project Turnabout Domestic Abuse Men's Group is an appropriate resource for these persons.