Help for Parents Coping with Divorce, Adoption, Teenager and Relationship Issues

Marisue Says:  We live in an angry society, and it seems impossible to shield our children from it.  Instead, we must teach them appropriate ways to be mad.  We show them by our example, and that speaks louder than anything we could ever say, yet we must speak about it as well.  Point out uncontrolled [...]

Being mad is a “high” for some people.  They seem to live in a constant state of adrenalin rush.   How exhausting! 
Out of fear, comes anger.  Fear of being hurt, fear of loss, even fear of pleasure for some people.  Most of us are much more familiar with failure, and so we bring it about just [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]