This Marriage 101 interview with Lynette Hoy, Anger Management Specialist, focuses on how couples can deal with the anger that is a normal part of every relationship.

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The helplessness that results from divorce can trigger so much anger. The way you handle anger can be redirected into a positive force in your life. Divorce Today host, Stephanie McCracken discusses anger with Anger Management Counselor Lynette Hoy. Hoy's newest book, What's Good About Anger looks at the positive change that can be triggered by refocusing our anger.

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Today's program is about anger. Do you know someone whose angry behavior affects or threatens you, your colleagues or family members? Has this anger reached the point where legal problems arise or others threaten retaliation that might seriously disrupt a company's workforce in the form of reduction in motivation or productivity, high rates of employee turnover and absenteeism, or even workplace violence? Have your clients or customers complained or threatened to go elsewhere? Or is anger a feeling with which you struggle? Do you react to a situation rather than think it through? Do you find yourself stuck in your anger and blaming or punishing others for your pain? If these questions have resonance with you either at work or at home, this program might be of great interest. My guest is Lynette Hoy who specializes as an Anger Coach.

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Handling someone who is angry is tricky. Learn strategies for defusing someone else's anger.

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Here are 4 steps for overcoming problem anger. Discover how anger control is achievable no matter what circumstances you face or skills you may lack!

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Children from homes characterized by anger and conflict are more likely to develop problems in school, relationships, with drugs and the law. Consider the harmful consequences and first steps that parents can change in Part One of this series.

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Anger and conflict often go hand-in-hand. Here are some practical ways to manage conflict and prevent angry clashes. Today's techniques will help you manage relationship conflicts. Learn how to sum-up what people say and then, how to communicate your need and viewpoint assertively. These skills will help you effectively work through conflict and manage anger in relationships!

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Discover how to make anger work for you rather than against you. Today's techniques will help you stop the negative consequences of anger and teach you to strategically express anger and needs tactfully, solve problems and build healthy relationships!

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Anger can be a habit we can't kick. Anger often keeps us from feeling anything else! When you are intoxicated with anger - you don't really get what you want in life. Here are some steps to help you discover how anger can be a good force in your life!

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Why is it that when you feel anger - you feel guilty? Isn't anger normal? Can't anger be a good thing? Still the feeling of anger generally results in feelings of guilt. Here's a way to check out whether your guilt over anger is true or false.

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Anger is an emotion which needs to be expressed. Most people tend to hold anger in or explode. Some use manipulation. Learn how to assertively express your anger and get your needs met without squashing others.

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How can you rebuild trust when you are angry with someone? Is there any hope? What needs to happen to break the cycle of anger and distrust? Here are some insights and tips for restoring broken relationships with your spouse or significant other when trust has been violated.

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How do you know when someone is just angry or is being abusive? Here are some insights to help you recognize anger and how domestic abuse and battering differs.

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Its hard to believe that what you say to yourself can actually trigger and escalate your anger! Learn how to defuse anger through some simple self-talk messages!

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The consequences of anger can be very costly. Broken relationships. Legal problems. Job loss. You can prevent negative consequences by learning to manage your anger. Here are some insights to help you commit to change anger for good!

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Why do lovers hurt each other so easily? Learn about some of the issues which can cause anger in loving relationships and how to take steps to love your partner more deeply.

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What if someone continues to abuse or disrespect you? How can you let anger go and be free of resentment towards those who have hurt you so badly? This episode covers how to forgive and how relationships may need to change despite forgiveness.

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Anger and conflict is widespread resulting in negative emotional, mental, relational and spiritual consequences. Here are four questions to move you out of the pit of anger and break the destructive patterns that often lead to broken relationships and violence.

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Anger and conflict in the home is widespread and causes negative emotional, mental and spiritual consequences. How can you be a change agent and help break the pattern that often leads to violence?

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Anger can be an overwhelming emotion that makes us feel like we have no control over it. Discover tools which will empower you to cope with stress and anger in healthy and effective ways.

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Here's a look at what contributes to anger and how to overcome the tendency to get mad over insignificant issues.

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Forgiveness is the only way to resolve anger. Forgiveness is a difficult topic because it calls us as human beings to a higher standard of grace and mercy. But when we don't forgive we run into a greater human dilemma: that of unforgiveness which keeps the fires of anger burning.

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Most religious people believe anger is wrong. Many don't act on their anger when injustice is taking place. Learn what it means to 'be angry and not sin'.

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Take a survey to find out if you are a 'road rager'. Learn motivators and techniques to prevent raging and it's negative consequences.

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In today?s podcast Lynette describes how stress, hot self-talk and pressure provoke aggression on the road and how to prevent this common but, hazardous behavior.

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In today?s podcast Lynette describes that anger is good when it is governed by self-control, motivated by compassion and desires what is right.

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In today?s podcast Lynette describes how EI and empathy skills can greatly modify your reaction to anger and enhance your relationships.

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You can hold your anger in or explode but, it will cost you. In today's podcast Lynette shares the best way to express anger.

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Many people feel that all anger is wrong and should not be expressed. This episode explores the symptoms of hidden anger and the harm it can cause.

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There is a rising tide of anger and rudeness in our society. This episode provides keys for stemming the tide.

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Anger is a complex emotion - one which is hard to process and manage. This episode describes some of the reasons we hang on to anger so tightly.

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The emotion of anger takes over very quickly. Before you know it - anger has gone awry. Lynette talks about how to take control of anger before it controls you.

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Today Lynette talks about how you can control your anger and how you can react to triggers more effectively. Listen in for quick tips on managing anger.

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Today we discuss the impact of expectations on anger and how to challenge these inner triggers. Listen in for quick tips on managing anger.

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