Court Approved/Court Mandated

Embrace Counseling and Consulting is a judgement-free space; we do everything we can to build rapport with you so you can get something from our therapy service, programs and classes. We don’t want you to dread coming to our practice. While you might be forced to come on the first day, we want you to want to come back the next time. We try our best to provide you with value and lessons that you can implement in your everyday lives.

Before attending, be sure you receive an Anger Management evaluation or Parenting Evaluation (we do offer these services here at Embrace), unless court or probation provides you with the number of classes you must complete. For example, anyone arrested in Cobb or Paulding County must complete 12 weeks of anger management.

Our company policies regarding classes are as follows:

All classes have a strict 10-minute grace period. Students that arrive more than 10 minutes late will not be admitted, no exceptions. We do not accept partial payments for any services. Our attendance policy varies according to the number of classes you are required to complete. Please ask how many you can miss when you begin, so you do not risk missing too many.All services, other than scheduled classes, are by appointment only. No children allowed. Anger Management Classes are 12-weeks long and is court-approved in the state of Georgia. Contact us to register for the class or to ask any additional questions.

We offer Anger Management classes using the Choice-Based Anger Control Model. This model explains that:

1. Anger is a choice.
2. We have the option to respond in a healthy or unhealthy manner when faced with a challenging situation.
3. If we are aware of our choices, then we can better manage our anger.
4. If we are aware of our triggers, we can prevent unwanted episodes of anger.

Knowing that we have many options when dealing with our anger is empowering. We can either be out of control or in control. The choice is ours.If you have been required to take an anger management class for court or probation, look no further than Embrace Counseling and Consulting. We understand that, while you may not have an anger problem, you might need to learn new ways of managing your anger. Anger is a natural emotion; nobody should ever feel bad about experiencing it, but we want to ensure that you have all the tools to prevent violence, understand triggers, and avoid anger when possible. Our Certified Anger Management Specialists are educated in different ways to deal with anger outbursts and violent behavior. We offer anger management classes on a weekly basis at all three of our convenient Metro Atlanta locations.

1. Some questions to ask yourself before attending anger management courses are:
2. How often do you feel anger? How often do you feel rage?
3. How often are you violent due to rage?
4. What is your go-to response when you start feeling angry?
5. What do you do to cool down after getting angry?
6. Who or what is your most common trigger?
7. Is it a family member or spouse?
8. Is it driving in the heat?
9. Think deeply about anything and everything that makes you angry and be honest with yourself.
10. What do you think you could learn in anger management classes? Be sure to let the instructor know what you want to cover, so we can ensure you learn what you are curious about when you start classes.

This class educates parents on the developmental stages of childhood, and the effect of environmental factors on their child’s development. The class also examines parenting styles and practices. Parents receive concrete strategies for establishing appropriate and realistic expectations; responding to and managing their child’s needs and behaviors; and developing norms for healthy family communication and teamwork.

The goal for these classes is to help you as the parent to know what to expect as your child ages as far as developmental stages and behaviors and to anticipate and respond in appropriate ways to better your child and their future as well as your family life right now. ​​The parenting program is 8-weeks long and is court-approved in the state of Georgia. Contact us to register for the class or to ask any additional questions.   

A 3-Hour Court-Approved Class 

If you have been caught shoplifting or otherwise stealing, you may be required to complete a 3-hour theft and shoplifting class. Georgia requires that shoplifting offenders complete this one-time program as one of their plea or probation requirements. In some cases, individuals are required to complete programs from 5-15 hours for court; in these cases, we are happy to work out a program that will allow you to get the required hours.

Class Competency

• The underlining issues that trigger the impulse to steal.
• Evaluate the strategies and tools that shoplifters and thieves’ use.
• Learn how to use emotional intelligence to promote recovery.
• Gain relapse prevention strategies to assist you from re-offending.
• Understand how anger and depression influences behavior. 
• Learn how to be “smart and not strong.”Learn how to develop self-awareness, know triggers, and avoid criminal behavior.
• Gain deeper insight into the addiction by evaluating assessments and learning about the different types of shoplifters.​
• Self-esteem, depression, anger, professional development and consequences.​
• Potential employment opportunities for offenders that have multiple theft or shoplifting charges on their record.

Clients who usually take this class have been caught shoplifting at Walmart, Home Depot, Kohls, Target, Macys, and other retail stores.  You may also be required to take this class if you have been charged with Theft by Receiving, Theft by Deception, Auto Theft, Identity Fraud, Theft by Taking, etc.​Shoplifting or theft can become an addiction if it goes unchecked. In many cases shoplifters and thieves get away with stealing many times before they are eventually caught.  If they keep stealing without negative consequences, it can easily become an addiction. This is why it is necessary to intervene before it becomes a bigger issue.  Many courts around the U.S. are beginning to recognize this issue and are mandating clients to attend shoplifting and theft prevention classes. Unfortunately, due to the shame associated with compulsive shoplifting and theft, many do not seek treatment to reduce the urge to steal. Due to this, we offer a safe non-judgmental environment for our clients to discuss their shoplifting and theft history and get the help they need.

Here at Embrace Counseling and Consulting we provide engaging, interactive, and effective court approved shoplifting prevention classes to clients that have been accused of theft or shoplifting.  This is a live instructor led course and we dive-deep into why people shoplift and steal.  We also expose the underlining issues that may cause kleptomania or compulsive stealing. We also offer solutions that our clients can use immediately after leaving class.

A 3-Hour Court-Approved Class 

If you have been caught shoplifting or otherwise stealing, you may be required to complete a 3-hour theft and shoplifting class. Georgia requires that shoplifting offenders complete this one-time program as one of their plea or probation requirements. In some cases, individuals are required to complete programs from 5-15 hours for court; in these cases, we are happy to work out a program that will allow you to get the required hours.

Class Competency

• The underlining issues that trigger the impulse to steal.
• Evaluate the strategies and tools that shoplifters and thieves’ use.
• Learn how to use emotional intelligence to promote recovery.
• Gain relapse prevention strategies to assist you from re-offending.
• Understand how anger and depression influences behavior. 
• Learn how to be “smart and not strong.”Learn how to develop self-awareness, know triggers, and avoid criminal behavior.
• Gain deeper insight into the addiction by evaluating assessments and learning about the different types of shoplifters.​
• Self-esteem, depression, anger, professional development and consequences.​
• Potential employment opportunities for offenders that have multiple theft or shoplifting charges on their record.

Clients who usually take this class have been caught shoplifting at Walmart, Home Depot, Kohls, Target, Macys, and other retail stores.  You may also be required to take this class if you have been charged with Theft by Receiving, Theft by Deception, Auto Theft, Identity Fraud, Theft by Taking, etc.​Shoplifting or theft can become an addiction if it goes unchecked. In many cases shoplifters and thieves get away with stealing many times before they are eventually caught.  If they keep stealing without negative consequences, it can easily become an addiction. This is why it is necessary to intervene before it becomes a bigger issue.  Many courts around the U.S. are beginning to recognize this issue and are mandating clients to attend shoplifting and theft prevention classes. Unfortunately, due to the shame associated with compulsive shoplifting and theft, many do not seek treatment to reduce the urge to steal. Due to this, we offer a safe non-judgmental environment for our clients to discuss their shoplifting and theft history and get the help they need.

Here at Embrace Counseling and Consulting we provide engaging, interactive, and effective court approved shoplifting prevention classes to clients that have been accused of theft or shoplifting.  This is a live instructor led course and we dive-deep into why people shoplift and steal.  We also expose the underlining issues that may cause kleptomania or compulsive stealing. We also offer solutions that our clients can use immediately after leaving class.