Tommie’s Story – The difference between Anger Alternatives and other programs

Tommie, a past client in the Stoppit Program, tells us the difference he found between Anger Alternatives and the other programs he tried. He goes on to tell us the difference it made for him and what he found in it.

The NFL and Anger Management – A Response

In a column published on the Forbes website, Roger Groves writes about the NFL and its recent problems with domestic violence -(http://www.forbes.com/sites/rogergroves/2014/09/18/the-nfl-should-impose-a-unique-mandatory-anger-management-program/) Jerry Medol, the director of Anger Alternatives, responds: Mr. Groves states in his commentary that,”…anger is the root cause and common element of all these crimes against humanity, be it against a woman or […]

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 […]

Fight or Flight: The Physiological Response

by Rusty Fleischer and Jerry Medol Anger is the body’s fundamental physiological response to a perceived threat to you, your loved ones, your property, your self-image, your emotional safety or some part of your identity. The “fight or flight” response prepares your body to fight or flee from a perceived threat to your survival. It […]

Don’t Be So Scared of it. It’s Okay.

by Rusty Fleischer, Program Director – Recently someone called the office requesting to speak with Jerry. He was referred to us by one of our clients. He told Jerry that he would like to “meet” with him by phone and find out more about what we teach at Anger Alternatives. Jerry gave me his contact […]