Anger Management Classes for 2003 - Feb / Mar 2003
– by Herb Jaehne
We had a record number of classes for the Men Helping Men With Anger Program in 2002. Classes have been held in Minneapolis, Hopkins, Edina, and St. Paul. And with the two begun in Jan. (one in Edina and one at TMC), we believe 2003 will continue the trend. Our program is one of the most affordable in the metro area, in keeping with the MenÕs Center value of access for all. However, given our increasing costs to run this program, the Board voted to raise Anger Management Class fees to $175 effective March 1. This is a modest increase from the previous fee.
We hope to directly serve about 150 men in our classes this coming year. If each of these men reached out to 10 other lives in a positive way, think of the ripple effect. These men are trying the best they can to understand the destructive effects of inappropriate expressions of anger and how it has impacted their lives and relationships. They are to be commended for stepping forward and talking through their fears. Many men never get to this point.
The real heroes of this program are the special men who volunteer to facilitate the 12 week classes. They are the heart of the Men's Center Program. They have experienced the gifts of a more joyful life and better relationships and want to pass these gifts on to the men in the classes.
We can have a more peaceful world when love replaces inappropriate anger. It must start within each of us, as we do our part, others will follow. Let us give thanks to the Men Helping Men volunteer facilitators for they are the hope for a peaceful future.