Family Advocacy Office offers anger management workshop Published Sept. 29, 2010 By Senior Airman Amber R. Kelly-Herard 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Everyone feels anger throughout life, but how anger is handled makes the difference. The 375th Medical Group Family Advocacy Office now has a voluntary, monthly Anger Management Workshop to help people understand their anger patterns. "Anger is toxic and can lead to making decisions that you will regret instantly or later on," said Senior Airman Jackson Josey, 375th Medical Operations Squadron mental health technician. "Anger is healthy, but there are different ways to express it and how you express anger is the key factor. "Everyone has anger, but everyone handles it differently. If you think you have anger management issues, have been told you are having anger management issues or if you have been getting in trouble for anger management issues, there are ways to change." Airman Josey explained that more people are developing anger problems and are not dealing with them. The workshop will provide education and preventative measures to avoid getting in a situation which results from lack of anger management. "Anger can also lead to other problems such as headaches, illness, and fatigue, and it can put a strain on relationships and work ethics," said Airman Josey. "Anger is normally intertwined with stress and Mental Health offers a class on stress management, as well." The workshop consists of two classes held the second and third Tuesday of every month from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The workshop is open to all servicemembers, family members and civilian employees. No charts or records will be kept for anyone who attends. The first class will be held Oct. 12 and 19. An appointment is not necessary. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. The Anger Management Workshop also begins during the month designated as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Anger can be a contributing factor in domestic violence, and although the workshop is hosted by Family Advocacy, it is not geared toward the resolution of domestic violence. For more information, call Family Advocacy at 256-7203.