by Marisue Alsobrook

This basic information about anger, is a great place to start when thinking about anger and how to change it for ourselves or our reaction to others.   As we become familiar with the characteristics of anger, it’s then easier to dodge it when someone is throwing it in your direction.

Plus, once we understand the [...]

Famous Anger Quotes 
The angry people are those people who are most afraid.
-Dr. Robert Anthony
To rule one’s anger is well; to prevent it is still better.
-Tyron Edwards
Anger is one of the sinews of the soul; he that lacks it has a maimed mind.
-Thomas Fuller
Anger is a momentary madness, so control your passion or it will [...]

 ”Like most contracts, this won’t be worth the paper it’s written on, unless there’s a whole lot of teachin’ goin’ on!  Make sure you accompany this contract with role modeling, talking, teaching, and listening!  Don’t forget to have them practice and rehearse what they are agreeing to do. ” 
The Anger Contract

If managing your anger for a life time seems [...]

by Marisue Alsobrook 
When you understand more about anger, it’s easier to control it.  And we must.  Anger can push you towards solutions, or destroy everything in its path.  What is your choice? 
Just the facts!  Plus, a few suggestions!

Anger is:

one of your emotions, along with happiness, sadness and fear.

a completely normal, usually healthy emotion that [...]

Helping Yourself Heal
When Your Child Dies
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D.
Allow Yourself to Mourn
Your child has died. You are now faced with the difficult, but important, need to mourn. Mourning is the open expression of your thoughts and feelings regarding the death of your child. It is an essential part of healing.
With the death of [...]

The Journey Through Grief:The Mourner’s Six “Reconciliation Needs”
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D.
The death of someone loved changes our lives forever. And the movement from the “before” to the “after” is almost always a long, painful journey. From my own experiences with loss as well as those of the thousands of grieving people I have worked [...]

Marisue says:  "This has to be one of the worst things anyone can experience.  I hope this information will help.  I will continue to research this topic and add those findings and my own writings to my website."   
Helping a Homicide Survivor Heal
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. 
A friend has experienced the sudden, violent death of someone [...]

Marisue says:  "This is a must read if you have family members or friends in grief.  If you are in grief, give this to others so they can understand."  
The Mourner’s Bill of Rights
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D.
Though you should reach out to others as you do the work of mourning, you should not feel obligated to [...]

For many years, I have talked with families about how to strengthen their bonds and relationships, both as spouses, and parents.  One characteristic of strong families continues to stand out among the rest.  Families who spend time together, are strong.  It’s that simple. 
As arguments and difference become evident, don’t avoid the issue or each [...]

Introduction:  Stress seems to be in every corner of our life.  It’s a killer and we can and must learn to control it.  We can achieve a happier, slower paced life if we make the decision to react to daily events in a healthier way.
Can Stress Kill You?
Relieve your stress!
To some people, stress describes the frantic pace of everyday life. [...]