Learn How to Turn Anger into an Ally — Not an Enemy
Anger is one of the most misunderstood emotions in the human spectrum. It’s often labeled as “bad,” “dangerous,” or “destructive.” Yet beneath every outburst, conflict, or explosion lies a message — a coded communication from within, asking to be heard, healed, and transformed.
ANGER MANAGEMENT: TRANSFORMING EMOTION INTO INSIGHT
A 12-Week Professional Certification Course with CEUs
Offered by St. Paul’s Free University
St. Paul’s Free University’s 12-Week Anger Management Certification Course is a powerful professional training program that equips practitioners, coaches, counselors, consultants, and therapists with the tools and frameworks to help clients decode anger’s hidden messages and redirect that energy toward understanding, self-awareness, and compassionate communication.
This course goes beyond suppression or behavior modification. It’s about empowerment through emotional intelligence, teaching your clients how to transform anger into insight and how to communicate assertively without aggression or repression.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Certification and CEUs
Graduates receive a Certificate in Anger Management Facilitation and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) applicable to counseling, coaching, and related professional fields. This program qualifies as a professional credential under St. Paul’s Free University’s certification system.
WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR
This course is ideal for:
- Counselors, therapists, and coaches working with individuals or groups experiencing anger or emotional dysregulation
- Educators, clergy, consultants, and human resource professionals dealing with conflict resolution
- Individuals in leadership or relationship counseling seeking to master compassionate, non-violent communication techniques
- Anyone who wishes to expand their ability to help others transform destructive emotions into constructive dialogue
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Over 12 weeks, you’ll explore:
- How to identify anger’s underlying causes—hurt, fear, frustration, unmet needs, and perceived injustice
- Ways to unpack emotional triggers and create an environment of psychological safety
- Techniques for de-escalating conflict using non-violent communication (NVC) strategies
- How to help clients interpret anger as information, not as an uncontrollable force
- Methods for integrating anger management with mindfulness, empathy, and trauma-informed care
You’ll gain the ability to guide clients through emotional storms — not by silencing them, but by empowering them to translate emotion into wisdom.
COURSE OUTLINE
Week 1: Understanding Anger
- Redefining anger: emotion vs. behavior
- The physiology and psychology of anger
- How anger serves as a protective mechanism
Week 2: The Roots of Rage
- Identifying primary emotions masked by anger
- How trauma, shame, and unmet needs manifest as anger
- The cycle of suppression and explosion
Week 3: The Purpose of Anger
- How anger communicates boundaries and values
- Recognizing anger as a messenger of change
- Distinguishing healthy anger from reactive rage
Week 4: Anger in the Body
- Somatic awareness and where anger lives physically
- Releasing anger through body-centered mindfulness
- Restoring equilibrium to the nervous system
Week 5: The Role of Thoughts and Beliefs
- Cognitive distortions that fuel anger
- Shifting mental filters from blame to understanding
- Techniques for reframing emotional perception
Week 6: Emotional Intelligence & Self-Regulation
- Recognizing emotional patterns and triggers
- Developing conscious response instead of reaction
- Teaching clients to pause, breathe, and choose
Week 7: Non-Violent Communication (NVC) Fundamentals
- Observations vs. evaluations
- Identifying needs beneath anger
- How to express feelings without attack or defense
Week 8: Transforming Conflict
- The anatomy of an argument
- Reframing confrontation into connection
- Creating mutual understanding in relationships
Week 9: Anger and Forgiveness
- The relationship between resentment, justice, and release
- Releasing old anger without invalidating the experience
- Cultivating compassion for self and others
Week 10: Working with Clients in Crisis
- Techniques for managing escalation safely
- Recognizing signs of danger, withdrawal, and shutdown
- Grounding and de-escalation skills for facilitators
Week 11: Integrating Anger Transformation into Practice
- Case studies and role play
- Combining anger management with trauma recovery
- Ethics, boundaries, and cultural considerations
Week 12: Final Practicum and Certification
- Final project: Design and present an anger transformation plan
- Facilitator evaluation and peer review
- Certification and CEU completion
YOU WILL RECEIVE
- 12 weekly modules with interactive lessons, readings, and exercises
- Guided role-play sessions and case studies
- Downloadable facilitator toolkit for session planning and client handouts
- Private online community for peer support and discussion
- Certificate of Completion and CEUs from St. Paul’s Free University
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Confidently identify the emotional intelligence components of anger
- Facilitate anger transformation sessions using professional communication models
- Apply non-violent communication (NVC) techniques effectively
- Teach clients how to reframe, release, and respond consciously
- Help individuals and groups build deeper emotional resilience and harmony
BONUS MODULE: The Hidden Gifts of Anger
Discover how anger can become a powerful force for justice, creativity, and change. Learn to help clients channel the fire of anger into meaningful, constructive action — personally, professionally, and socially.
TUITION AND ENROLLMENT
Regular Tuition: $2,897
Enroll Today and Save $1,000!
Your Investment: $1,897
Includes all 12 weeks of instruction, CEUs, certification, course materials, and facilitator toolkit.
Payment plans available. Group rates offered for organizations and teams.
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Transform your understanding of anger — and empower others to do the same.
“Anger is never wrong; it’s a messenger asking to be understood.”
Join St. Paul’s Free University’s Anger Management Certification Course and help change the world, one compassionate conversation at a time.
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(Seats are limited — Certification and CEUs included)