Psychological distress can be rooted in aggressive behaviors that affect your life and overall health and wellness. Those experiencing moderate to severe mental health symptoms may benefit from treatment options at AMFM inpatient treatment centers. Locations can be found in California, Washington, and Virginia.
AMFM Mental Health Treatment Centers provides comprehensive mental healthcare for a range of mental health disorders and dual-diagnosis conditions. We provide personalized treatment plans combining evidence-based approaches, holistic treatments, and wellness programs. Treatment options address passive-aggressive communication and behavior patterns and understand their root cause. Continue reading to learn about the causes of passive-aggressive behaviors and commonly used treatments.
Passive-aggressive behaviors can include non-verbal resistance, indirect aggression, and covert hostility instead of direct and clear communication about frustration or anger. This can include procrastination, sarcasm, silent treatment, and intentionally underperforming on certain tasks. Passive-aggressive behaviors are often used to avoid direct conflict, which can cause confusion and tension within relationships.
Suppressed anger and resentment can lead to passive-aggressive communication and behaviors. Over time, passive-aggressive tendencies can cause lasting damage in both personal and professional relationships, often with worsening communication patterns.
Passive-aggressive behavior can be rooted in a deep fear of confrontation. Additional triggers can include previous negative experiences expressing self, criticism, and difficulties expressing emotions. These challenges are more common among those who have a history of childhood trauma and emotional repression.
Other factors that can lead to passive-aggressive behaviors include underlying mental health disorders, low self-esteem, and insecurity. Cultural and social expectations can also play a role. Communication patterns are a learned skill that we often pick up on in our childhood. Passive aggressiveness may be a learned behavior from family dynamics as well.
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Passive aggressiveness tends to hurt interpersonal relationships. The use of sarcastic remarks and backhanded compliments can lead to frustration and tension. Over time, passive-aggressive behaviors can lead to resentment and break trust within relationships. Passive-aggressive communication can lead to emotional distance and miscommunication.
Passive-aggressive tendencies can occur in professional and social settings. Intentional inefficiency or forgetfulness can negatively impact your work, leading to workplace conflicts from indirect hostility. The silent treatment and avoidance behaviors can result in strained relationships due to passive aggression. Contact AMFM today if you would like professional support or guidance about how to deal with passive-aggressive people.
There are several signs of passive-aggressiveness that you could pick up on. There are often individual differences in passive-aggressive behaviors that are influenced by individual triggers and overall mental wellness. Examples of signs of passive aggressiveness that you may observe include, and are not limited to:
If you are in a relationship with, or work with, someone who engages in passive-aggressive behaviors, it is understandable if you’ve been negatively impacted. There is an emotional toll of passive-aggressive partners, which can create emotional distance and distrust within your relationships.
When you talk about your concerns, we encourage you to remain calm. You can share how their behaviors have caused distress using clear communication. Using non-confrontational questions can help avoid confrontations. It may be helpful to think about boundaries that you would like to establish. This can help set clear and firm expectations for future interactions.
An additional suggestion is to contact nearby therapy clinics. Professionals can provide you with emotional support, validation, and guidance as you navigate this relationship. AMFM can provide you with a complimentary and confidential mental health assessment and a personal recommendation for treatment regarding the distress that you’re experiencing.
Recognizing the presence of passive-aggressive behavior is the first step in overcoming it. For many, these behaviors are not rooted in passive-aggressive personality concerns but rather difficulties with communication and emotion regulation. With proper support and treatment, you can address the factors that contribute to passive aggressiveness, helping you achieve emotional balance.
To overcome your passive aggressiveness, you’ll first need to recognize patterns and triggers that contribute to them. You can also work to learn assertive and effective communication skills and coping strategies for underlying causes. Practicing mindfulness and meditation can help improve your self-awareness. Contact AMFM Mental Health Treatment Centers to learn about available treatment for passive-aggressive behavior near you.
When you begin seeing that your passive-aggressive behavior is affecting your work, relationships, or overall mental wellness, you may benefit from professional support within a healthcare facility. Treatment can help you identify factors that contribute to passive aggressiveness, and underlying mental health conditions.
Professionals can help you address persistent stress, anxiety, and underlying trauma that contributes to your concerns. Treatment can also help you learn effective communication skills and conflict resolution skills. Increasing your self-awareness can help you identify factors contributing to indirect resistance, so you can improve your interpersonal skills.
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Treatment centers offer treatment for those experiencing passive-aggressiveness and can incorporate a range of treatment methods. This allows them to personalize treatment to your symptoms, challenges, and underlying factors. Some of the treatments and therapies that may be incorporated include, and are not limited to:
Mindfulness-based therapies can help you increase emotional awareness and learn relaxation strategies. Mindfulness and meditation practices promote relaxation and can reduce the frequency of impulsive behaviors because of improved emotion regulation. These approaches can be incorporated into your everyday routine and used to cope with anger and frustration at the moment.
Holistic treatments can help you find alternative ways to express your thoughts and emotions. Art and music therapy are two commonly used holistic approaches that can help you process emotions, develop emotional awareness, and practice self-expression to reduce passive-aggressive behaviors and tendencies.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy is an evidence-based approach that allows you to recognize negative thoughts and beliefs that contribute to your passive-aggressive behaviors. CBT can help you improve communication patterns, emotion regulation, and problem-solving skills, all of which can decrease your indirect aggression.
Recovery centers can discuss the importance of regular exercise and physical activity in coping with frustration and stress. Exercise can help you release pent-up frustration or stress while promoting emotional wellness and lifting your mood. Regular exercise is a healthy lifestyle behavior that can improve your overall health and wellness.
Anger management therapy may be available in behavioral health centers. The goal of anger management programs is to increase your awareness of anger and your triggers so that you can use healthy coping skills to manage them. You can also learn to be assertive, which can decrease the presence of subtle manipulation and other non-verbal resistance behaviors.
Conflict resolution training can help you learn new ways to handle disagreements that are productive and assertive. This often includes developing new communication skills that can help you be clear in your communication while maintaining a respectful stance. This can help decrease the prevalence of passive-aggressive communication patterns.
DBT is a theoretical approach that can help you develop emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal, and mindfulness skills. These skills can help you decrease passive-aggressive behaviors and help you effectively manage stressors and frustrations. DBT is commonly used with those who struggle with impulsivity and strong emotional reactions.
Support groups can help you make connections and gain support from others who have experienced similar challenges with passive-aggressiveness. Group counseling is a safe environment that can introduce you to coping strategies and effective communication styles. You can learn from others’ experiences, and take accountability for your behaviors and change.
Exploring healthy lifestyle changes is a common component of treatment within holistic treatment centers. This can help you learn changes you can make to your diet, sleep hygiene, and exercise routine that promote overall health and wellness. These approaches can help improve your mood and reduce frustration that contributes to indirect aggression.
If you have been struggling with indirect aggression or covert hostility, we encourage you to consider treatment options with an AMFM Mental Health Treatment Center. Our comprehensive treatment programs can address the underlying causes of your anger issues while helping you improve your emotion regulation skills. Dial (866)478-4383 to explore available treatment options today.
With multiple behavioral health centers located in San Diego and Orange County, AMFM offers comprehensive care for those experiencing anger issues. Our treatment can help you develop emotion regulation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills. Psychiatric care is available for those experiencing mental health disorders like anxiety and depression.
Address: 30310 Rancho Viejo Rd, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
AMFM has multiple mental health treatment centers in Virginia that can provide comprehensive care for a range of mental health disorders. This can include specialty treatment options for those experiencing anger issues. Contact us today to explore available treatment options near you.
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AMFM has a mental health wellness center in Seattle, Washington, that offers whole-person mental health treatment. This can include personalized care for mood disorders, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and trauma-related concerns. Anger treatment options can be used in addition to evidence-based and holistic treatments.
Address: 6900 East Green Lake Way N Suite G, Seattle, WA 98115
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Passive-aggressive treatment options come in varying intensities to address individual differences in emotional wellness and psychological distress. Treatment options range from live-in medical treatment centers to biweekly outpatient sessions. Continue reading for more on commonly used treatment options for aggression:
Partial Hospitalization Programming (PHP) is available in outpatient treatment centers. PHPs provide a full day of intensive treatment which can include group therapy, individual sessions, life skill development, and psychiatric care. Treatment can address underlying concerns, including fears of confrontation and mental health disorders.
Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP) can provide you with an intensive and flexible treatment option. IOPs generally include a minimum of nine treatment hours over a few days. Treatment commonly includes group therapy, individual sessions, and skill development. This can help you implement effective coping and communication skills in real time while receiving professional support.
A residential treatment facility provides live-in treatment options with around-the-clock professional support. These programs are ideal for moderate to severe mental health conditions and commonly combine therapy, counseling, holistic treatments, and psychiatric care. The duration of these programs varies and is dependent on your mental health needs.
An outpatient integrative treatment center can provide you with flexible treatment options including group support, individual therapy, family therapy, and psychiatric care. Treatment can vary in frequency, with weekly or biweekly sessions, to reflect your treatment progress. Outpatient care causes the least disruption to your routine.
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There is a variety of therapeutic approaches and interventions that can be used by wellness centers. This allows you to receive personalized care tailored to your challenges, triggers, and symptoms. With comprehensive care, you can experience an improvement in mental health and self-worth. Commonly used treatment options include:
Educational and employment settings often offer anger management options, which can include options for passive aggressiveness. These programs can address how your behaviors have affected your work or academic performance, and help you learn coping skills to manage frustration and anger in these settings.
Individual therapy allows you to meet one-on-one with a mental health professional. Your time can focus on underlying factors like suppressed anger and resentment, which can decrease your frustration and anger. Individual therapy is a common treatment option in both inpatient and outpatient treatment centers.
Family therapy can be an impactful treatment option for the increased stress and frustration others experience as a result of your indirect aggression. Family therapy can focus on building trust, resolving conflict, and improving communication patterns. It may include establishing respectful boundaries and providing education about anger issues.
Peer support may be recommended within traditional and dual-diagnosis treatment centers. Peer support allows you to connect with others who have experienced similar challenges, which can be a validating experience. You’ll have an opportunity to learn from others, practice social skills, and learn anger management strategies.
Social skills training is commonly incorporated into anger management programs to help improve your communication patterns and interpersonal relationships. You’ll learn how to be assertive, effectively communicate your thoughts and emotions, and conflict resolution skills. This can have a profound impact on your personal and professional life.
Self-reflection is a common component of mental health treatment because it helps you gain self-awareness. This can include identifying underlying stressors or emotions that contribute to your anger, as well as triggers. Journaling allows you to recognize patterns in your behaviors, and see positive changes in your mental well-being.
Treatment centers focused on passive-aggressive treatment can provide you with structured and evidence-based care. Your treatment can help you learn to recognize your triggers and how they lead to indirect aggressive behaviors. Treatment programs commonly combine therapy, life skill development, support groups, and psychiatric care.
There are distinct variations in treatment among the different levels of care and providers. Evidence-based approaches, such as CBT and DBT, are commonly used because they have been proven to be effective. In addition to strengthening your emotion regulation skills, treatment can help you learn communication and conflict resolution skills that can improve your relationships.
Private insurance companies may provide coverage for specialty treatment centers offering passive-aggressive treatment options. Insurance coverage is dependent on your insurance provider, policy details, and the severity of your symptoms. Many popular insurance companies provide coverage for inpatient treatment, outpatient care, and psychiatric care.
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UHC, BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon, Magellan, and Kaiser are a few examples of insurance companies that may offer coverage options for passive-aggressive treatment near you. Verifying your coverage can help you understand limitations or exclusions associated with your policy, as well as out-of-pocket expenses that you’d be responsible for.
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The cost of treatment for passive-aggressive behaviors varies based on the care you’re receiving. This includes the level of care you receive, treatment location, and frequency of sessions. Outpatient therapy sessions can cost between $50 to $200 for anger recovery programs.
Those who receive specialized care, like dual diagnosis treatment, partial hospitalization programming, and intensive outpatient programming, can expect higher treatment costs. Anger treatment programs can be used to enhance the effects of treatment for whole-person care. We encourage you to contact treatment providers directly for personalized quotes and to review available payment options.
The admission process for mental health treatment programs at AMFM Mental Health Treatment Centers follows a general process. This allows us to ensure that we gather the necessary information before developing your treatment plan. While there may be some variations, the admission process tends to follow these steps:
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