The online class is an excellent way to participate in the Anger Management Class. I was able to interact with the instructor and my classmates with no problem. The audio and visual aspects of the class gave me a real classroom feel. I recommend this to anyone looking to improve themselves and their family situation!
Frank, New Jersey
I had to drive from another state to participate in Mr. Todd's class. There were not any programs like it in my area. All I can say is that it was worth the drive.Mr. Todd knows his material and despite having a workbook he is able to teach the material from his range of experiences
Jeff
Virginia
Intially I was resistant to having anger management but Mr. Todd's made the process comfortable and smooth. At the end I learned a few things about how to manage my anger. Thanks Mr. Todd
Alvin H
Charlotte, NC
In two days I completed sixteen hours of anger management as required by the court. The class was fabulous. Mr. Todd is knowledgeable but also funny. He knows how to mix serious work with a little bit of humor to keep the class engaged.
Wayne P
Statesville, NC
I was required to complete eight hours of anger management. Mr. Todd got me in the program in less than a week and my class was completed in one day. I got my certificate and now I can move on with my life. Mr. Todd was great.
Charles K
Charlotte, NC
The tools Mr. Todd provided on managing anger, emotions and improving communication are easy to understand and very beneficial. Mr. Todd is an extremely knowledgeable facilitator. I really enjoyed the interaction. Mr. Todd's method of communicating makes the program flow really well and easy to understand. I would absolutely recommend this program to anyone.
Peter. R
Charlotte, NC
I now know how to work through my anger issues, I gained a new perspective and now have a positive outlook on the world. I found Mr. Todd knowledgeable and also a good communicator. I like the one on one attention and the fact that he was able to accommodate me with Sunday appointments. I had no dislikes. I am sure that 98% of society can gain from this anger management program. I strongly recommend it.
Andy W.
Charlotte, NC
In anger management class I learned to recognize my emotions and respond appropriately. I found Mr. Todd so knowledgeable and credible that I referred my brother who also has problems with anger. Mr. Todd appeared to be the most knowledgeable in this area on anger management when I did a Google search. I love the one-on-one attention and the matter of fact assessment of where I was, and the way the assessment was used to chart a course for my recovery. I would refer any of my family members or friends if they agree to it. "You won't find any thing better in this area"
Dan H.
Charlotte, NC
Mr. Todd gave me a broad understanding of different ways to manage my anger and the concept of self -talk before acting was very important to me. Mr. Todd was very thorough in his coverage of the material. I would refer any of my friends, family members or co-workers
Christopher S.
Charlotte, NC
So Paul and I have been going to anger management classes together to help our relationship (if you've read previous blogs, he's the runaway child). The therapist (LOVE this guy!) gave us this awesome workbook (The Anderson and Anderson Anger Management Workbook). We were only going to read the chapter on Communication and base our therapy on that, but Paul and I (being the bookworms that we are) wanted to read the whole thing and asked him if that would be okay. During our last session, I was in a REALLY pissy mood and was pretty much at the peak of the depression I'd just gotten over, and we were on the chapter discussing anger, etc. How ironic. As we were reading, we began to discuss Emotional Intelligence. This has nothing to do with how "smart" or "dumb" you are, it merely tells how well you "use your words". For example, if I asked you "How are you feeling today?" how would you respond? Would you say "good" or would you say "calm and peaceful"? I would say "good", or whatever.
Emotional Intelligence is the ability to go beneath the simple word "good" and find which "subword", as I call it, ACTUALLY fits how you feel. I explained a situation that day that had really ticked me off at my hubby and he asked me how it made me feel and I said "pissed off". He pulled up this list of words, "feeling words", and asked me which word or words under "angry" did I REALLY FEEL? I was amazed to find that what I was really feeling was incapable, frustrated, useless, and unhappy. WOW!!! That's a far cry from just "pissed off". Using these feeling words, I was able to realize that I wasn't really mad at him at all, I was feeling these feelings of towards MYSELF and the fact that my hubby (unbeknownst to him) pointed these out to me, the REACTION was anger. So, my therapist challenged me to use the feeling words in communication (however odd it might seem at first) and to refer to this list when I'm feeling a basic emotion (anger, sadness, happiness, etc) to see what the underlying emotion is.
Using that strategy, it forces you to examine the ROOT of the emotion so you can in turn communicate it properly and effectively AND you can hopefully begin to control the factors that cause those feelings, or at least lessen the result.
Betty H.
Indian Trail, NC
Anger management classes were arranged for teenage my son. I was invited by Mr. Todd to participate in the sessions. He is an excellent teacher who has the right attitude to handle young people. My son was never embarrassed, tortured or threatened throughout the entire process. Not only did my son learn but I gained a whole lot too.
The knowledge I gained in anger management class floored me. Now, I have different words other than angry to express my feelings. I was also astonished to find out that anger expressions are learned. I also learned the three A’s (Avoid, Accept, Alter) which I use everyday. With this skill I have a quick reference to make choices and I am also better able to relax and approach my son in a more positive way.
The word emotional intelligence did not make much sense to me in relation to anger management. Learning that emotional intelligence was vital in anger management helped me to have a better sense of my own and my son’s emotions. I also learned the connection between expectations, unmet needs and anger.
Funny enough, the anger management sessions were relaxed and Mr. Todd encouraged my son to converse. My son is was able to express some very intense emotions. The whole process has been a gift to my son and I. We are still taking baby steps but anger management classes added an element that will live forever in both our hearts and minds. Thank you.
Karen H
Monroe, NC