Grief: Talking To Those In Pain- Here’s What They Want

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

by Marisue Alsobrook
“Do you have someone close to you who is in grief?  Are you struggling trying to talk to those in pain? I know you want to help. Sometimes the best thing to say is nothing much.  Please avoid giving well meaning advice.  Listen.  Make comforting sounds.  Hug or don’t hug.  Be there.  Say [...]

Violence: Eliminate It by Teaching Children to Cope Positively with Negative Experiences

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007

by Marisue Alsobrook
“Thinking positive in a negative situation can be a powerful tool to stress and anger management, increasing our ability to achieve.  You might wonder how positive thinking eliminates violence, but I think losing hope is a trigger for serious behavior problems.  No one is asking you to be Miss/Mr. PolyAnna.  Real struggles bring [...]

Anger: Famous Quotes

Sunday, June 10th, 2007

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 [...]

Short Tempered? Lose It! Here’s the “Short” of It!

Thursday, March 15th, 2007

by Marisue alsobrook 
“The most important chracteristic of anger management, one that will get you through many tough moments is a simple one.  Use it often, and sometimes minute by minute until self control is achieved.  Try the “Self-Talk and Walk” approach to calming your anger!  Temper is a state of mind.  You may think “you [...]