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Road rage counselling for drivers
If you have had a motor vehicle accident, engaged in road rage or
received fines for your driving, then it may be a clue that you need to
better understand your reactions to events on the road.
We can provide an opportunity for you to understand yourself, your emotions and your responses.
This will enable you to make the changes necessary to avoid future penalties or involvement in road trauma.
You may have been referred by a driver training organisation because they have identified that you are "at risk" of something going wrong as a result of your driving.
Call us in Melbourne
(03) 9532 1911 and make an appointment to see one of our team who can provide the professional skills to help you.
How to deal with road rage
- Understand what triggers your anger.
- Before entering your car - take a deep breath and concentrate on driving.
- When you are in a rage - take a few minutes to calm yourself.
- If you are upset and there is another driver in the car, ask that driver to drive.
- Select and listen to music that evokes good feelings - when you drive.
- If you are constantly angry, seek professional help to improve your life and safety.
Drivers behavior tips
- Drive cautiously and within your abilities.
- Indicate well in advance of changing lanes.
- Minimise provocation and risk by following the car in front at a safe distance .
- If someone is upset by your driving, respond in a positive way - apologise.
- Avoid the temptation to rudely gesture or swear at an annoying driver.
- Do not provoke or escalate a conflict. Provocation will result in more trauma.
- Your primary purpose as a driver is to arrive safely - not quickly.
- If a conflict is emerging, close your windows and do not engage others in conversation.
Proceed to the nearest known police station.
Alcohol Abuse and Drink Driving Counselling
When the use of alcohol interferes with physical, social,
or economic functioning - then alcohol abuse is present.
Signs and Symptoms of Alcohol Abuse
- Drinking outside of a social setting
- Depression or unhappiness due to drinking
- Drinking in order to cope with personal problems
- Mood fluctuations
- Loss of interest in family and friends.
- Loss of interest in activities which were once of interest.
- Usually drinking to the point of intoxication
Counselling
is an effective way to reduce high-risk drinking and the number of
traffic crashes, emergency room visits and arrests for substance or
liquor violations.
A study in the Annals of Family Medicine of 226 adults, aged 18 to 30 showed that
those who received counselling about reducing their use of alcohol had
a 40 percent to 50 percent decrease in alcohol use,
42 percent fewer visits to the emergency department,
and 55 percent fewer motor vehicle crashes compared
to those who did not receive counselling.
Call us in Melbourne
(03) 9532 1911 and make an appointment
to see one of our team who can provide the professional skills to help
you overcome the negative effects on your life of the over-use of
alcohol.
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John Cheetham was a keynote presenter at the
2005 and 2006 AFMA Conferences on the theme of 'The psychology of developing
a safer driving culture in organisations'.
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