Anger is a valid, healthy emotion.
Anger is an emotion that can help set limits and boundaries in relationships.
Anger is a tool to help identify needs and wants.
Anger is powerful and needs to be used with respect.
When you know how to respond to your anger positively, you can tap into an unlimited source of personal power. This personal power can in turn enable you to speak for yourself and to learn to manage the fear of shame or criticism.
Anger Alternatives can show you how to work towards your wants without rage, violence, aggression, or controlling behaviors.
Did you know that...?

• An anger problem is any behavior caused by anger that hurts you or someone else
• Anger problems affect men and women of all ages, and from all walks of life.
• Anger problems come in many forms.
• Some people become indecisive or inactive when they feel their own or another persons anger. (Passive)
• Some people act out anger feelings by attacking, or trying to control. (Aggressive)
• Some people use addictions to avoid their feelings. (Dependant-Addicted)
• Some people become introverted and depressed.(Depressive)
• Some people use their anger to manipulate or manage others. (Passive-Aggressive)
• All anger problems are a form of control.
• When anger is “reacted” to, the anger is in control.

At Anger Alternatives, you can learn the tools to...

• Control anger related behavior
• Separate anger feelings from anger behaviors
• Identify anger sources
• Learn anger signals
• Stop anger from being in control.
• Accept and respect yourself
• Develop emotional literacy
• Release old shame and guilt.
• Break old patterns that don't work

• Stop reactionary behaviors
• Determine available support
• Improve interpersonal communication skills.
• Improve relationships with family, friends, and fellow employees.
• Re-establish credibility
• Establish limits and boundaries
• Take appropriate risks