At Anger Alternatives when we talk about “empowerment” we think of words such as growth, co-operation, expansion, building, creating, healthy choices, increasing capacity, transformation. These are all great and when empowerment happens, wonderful things happen on a personal, local and global level. I invite you to view this amazing TED talk presented by Bunker Roy. […]
It’s All About Attitudes – Part 4: Shame
by Rusty Fleischer, Program Director, and Jerry Medol, Director – Shame seems to be one of the most common attitudes in anger work. Addressing shame and educating clients on its effect on their lives is often the key to addressing anger related needs. So what is shame, how are we affected by it as children? […]
Celebrating Love – February Blog Carnival
A Blog Carnival is an online magazine. On the first day of each month, our Carnival of Well-Being proudly presents fresh articles from local bloggers who are experts in one aspect of well-being. Each blog post is packed with information you can use immediately to enhance your well-being. How to Play Step 1. Click […]
Integrated Well-Being
by Rusty Fleischer, Program Director – When I saw the topic “Well-Being” for the February Blog Carnival, the first thing that crossed my mind was “Integrated Well-Being” the last stage of the skills development on the Medol Model™ Anger Continuum. It is a stage that most of our clients reach as they go through and […]
I’m NOT ANGRY!!!
by Dr. Larry Nieters, Advisory Board member – To a good friend: “Wow, you were at the Apple store all afternoon and still didn’t get your phone fixed? Wasn’t this the third time this month? You must really be angry—aren’t you?” “No, I’m not angry.” “Wow, how could you not be really angry” “Well, I’m […]