Teenagers Share How An Anger Management Class Impacted Their Lives

I enjoy listening to teenagers. They have a lot to offer to society if we would only understand and listen to them. They are valuable to society and we shouldn't ignore their great potential. Recently, I worked with some teenagers in my Keys to Success Program (Anger Management Class). The program is designed to give teenagers strategies and encouragements to control their feelings and emotions when Mr and Mrs. Attitude and Temper (Mr and Mrs. A.T.) take control of them. They are taught that they are Mr. and Mrs. A.T. They are informed of their responsibility to control them because they can't defeat them. I am hopeful that these two young men will be very successful in life. The keys to success must also include support from the family.


It is absolutely fascinating to see changes in a teenager's life when they learn to control their feeling and emotions. They have a since of accomplishment and value in their lives when they are in control. It also helps teenagers to build their self-esteem. When a teenager is equipped to control their emotions and feelings positively, they will overcome any obstacles in life. Listed below are comments shared by Toney and Logan.


Toney's Story


"When I first came to the anger management class, I had my mind made up that I wouldn't learn anything. I felt the class would be a waste of time. As the day went by, we stated to talk more about life and about what was going on in our lives, then the class became interesting. I had an opportunity to share why I get mad. I learned about what I needed to work on to control my attitude and temper. Being in the small group environment, helped made it easy to open up and share the real things that were going on in my life. I learned how attitude causes pain and frustration and how temper causes angry and destruction toward self and others. That really helped me out the most. There were times when I would get mad for no reason. I never knew the consequences of being angry or anything. I learned that everything is not going to be perfect. When you react to things in a disrespectful way, you are going to receive what you invested in your life. I have learned how to respect others."


Logan's Story


"The anger management class helped me see that getting angry and frustrated over needless situations and arguments are pointless. You can control your attitude and temper with self-control and you must have the ability to want to succeed. Without allowing attitude and temper to control you, life can be a lot more stress free and enjoyable. If you are happy with yourself and the people you surround yourself with, it makes life happier, and less frustrating. Uncontrolled attitude and temper are attributes you don't need in your life, because they can make someone into somebody they don't want to become.

"The anger management class has made me see clear in areas that I wasn't fond of before and has guided me into building better character and becoming a better person."

The anger management class helped me to deal with my attitude and temper which is helping me in everyday life. I also learned the importance of being successful and maintaining that success. You must put effort into being successful. Success is what drives me to become more determined toward living a successful life. The anger management has made me see clear in areas that I wasn't fond of before and has guided me into building better character and becoming a better person."






Written by Mr. Wisdom


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Men and Women Comment on Anger Management Workshop

In this post, you will learn valuable information from comments adults wrote after attending an anger management workshop. Listed below are their responses to two basic questions:

1. What did you learn from the anger management workshop?
2. What will you do differently as a result of attending the anger management workshop?

Hopefully, you will use this information to reflect on changes you might need to make in your own life relating to anger and lack of self-control.

Question 1: What did you learn from the anger management workshop?

•  How to control my anger and temper. How to turn the other cheek.
•  My attitude and my temper must be in control at all times in order to change my surroundings and myself.
•  How to be yourself and have control. 
• Several ways to control anger and temper.
• I learned it's about balancing the positive and negative.
• How to deal with situations when people get on your nerves. Don't get mad and handle it very professionally. 
• To be a better person and how to respond to different situations positively.
• How to deal with stress.
• Controlling my attitude and temper. Difference in effect of attitude and temper. Strategies to work towards improving our attitude/temper.
• Having a positive attitude and good outlook.
• I learned that I don't give people the appropriate amount of credit sometimes.
• Strategies to help to develop success and how to overcome obstacles as we live.
• To control my anger. We can't please everyone.
• How to control my anger so that I can be productive.
• I learned that everyone is different and no two people think the same. By controlling our attitude and temper, accepting those who are different is easier.
• A little about myself and that my anger is coming from lack of self-control.
• I learned some great ideas for life skills. I also learned to make the right choice, use the right words and that my actions speak louder than words.
• How to overcome obstacles in a positive way. I also was reminded that I have to believe in myself.
• Learned of life skills that I knew and will continue to build them in my life.

 Question 2: What will you do differently as a result of attending the anger management workshop?

• Take more time for myself. Think before I speak. Use my piggy bank (brain) wisely.
• I will continue to have self-control and be more sensitive to others.
• Try things out and be heard.
• Try to forgive others that hurt me and my feelings.
• Think before responding to a bad situation and not to be hurtful with words.
• Stand your ground but not angrily. Keep a cool head.
• Control my attitude and temper.
• Be the bigger person and apologize.
• Work towards improving my negative attitude which will improve my personality.
• Have a better attitude.
• Continue working on improving my teamwork skills.
• Don't let other's burdens weigh me down. Keep moving forward.
• Control myself and not be too bossy.
• This has helped me to continue my path in forgiving and learning that we are all different. I would not change a thing.
• I will express myself more so that I can go on with what I need to do with respect
• More self control and finding why I feel the way I do. Set goals for myself. Store positive things in my piggy bank (brain).
• I will reevaluate my attitude and actions. I will always think before I speak so that I will choose the right words.
• I will work on me and as I work on me, try to be the better person. I will also work on letting things go. Look over the handout as a reminder to deposit positively into my piggy bank (brain).

Comments:

Life is never simple and you will face challenges as long as you live. You have a responsibility to control your attitude and temper without destroying yourself and others. If you are currently experiencing problem with anger, consider attending an anger management workshop. It could improve your relationships with your children, family and friends. Learn to communicate your feelings with respect and you will feel better about yourself.

Written by Mr. Wisdom

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