Discover strategies to help you deal with stress and anger at home and at work
How individuals handle their anger and stress affects the people around them.
The goal of RELAX: Alternatives to Anger is to help young people, parents and caregivers foster healthy relationships so they can live, learn and grow in a safe, affirming and fair environment free from violence, abuse, bullying and harassment. Youth, parents and caregivers will learn to better manage their anger and stress at home and in the workplace.
Through presentations, group discussion and skill-building activities, participants will learn what anger is, what triggers anger, calming down and de-stressing methods, the principles of problem solving, effective communication skills and forgiving and letting go of the past. This multi-session program can be provided in a variety of community educational settings. The RELAX: Alternatives to Anger series is also available online.
Find a Class Near You
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Jun 15
ONLINE Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention- Mondays and Wednesdays from June 15th to August 12th
June 15, 2020 – August 12, 2020 Zoom Webinar
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention is a gentle exercise combining slow movement, deep breathing, and focused intention. This series will focus on the seated version.
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Jul 6
Online RELAX Morning Series July 6-9 Kent
July 6, 2020 – July 9, 2020
We all have strong emotions and RELAX is an opportunity for all to understand how to recognize emotions to improve and learn problem-solving strategies.
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Jul 6
Online UP RELAX Series - Starting 7/6/20
July 6, 2020 – July 9, 2020 10 - 11 am EST Online via Zoom
We all have strong emotions and RELAX is an opportunity for all to understand how to recognize emotions to improve and learn problem-solving strategies.
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Jul 10
Understanding Development of Self-Control in Children Online Kent
July 10, 2020 9:00AM – 11:00AM Zoom Webinar
Early childhood is one of the ideal times to teach concepts of self-control and seeing how our behaviors affect those around us.
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Jul 14
RELAX: Alternatives to Anger- July 14, 21, 28 and August 1
July 14, 2020 – August 4, 2020 Zoom Webinar
Alternatives to Anger is a four-part educational series designed to help adults, parents and caregivers increase their knowledge about anger issues and put anger management and healthy relationship skills into practice.
Not seeing an upcoming class in your area? Contact us at your county MSU Extension office for more information about this program in your area.
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