Prevention:

1.“Effective Communication Skills” – Whether you’re at home or in the workplace, everyone needs to learn how to communicate effectively. For example, our youth and not surprisingly some adults have a hard time expressing or don’t know how to express their feelings in a calm rational manner.  And often times the results are tempers flaring, and regret immediately follows. Often we regret what was said or done because we don’t know how to control our emotions. We need to understand that we are not mind readers. And this is why it is so important to develop effective communication skills to create a healthier environment at home or the workplace. Bad communication with others will waste time, money, and/or energy. The aim of communication is to understand. Learn to use proper word choices (“Choice Speech Awareness”) that are assertive verses aggressive or passive. Learn to use proper facial expressions and body language.

2.“Stress and Anger Management” is a program designed to help provide positive, effective solutions to dealing with stress and anger. Rather than lash out verbally or physically, participants need to identify and analyze what is at the core of their problems.  The participants will learn a host of healthy alternatives to aid them in dealing with their frustrations, techniques such as the problem solving formula, visualization and positive self talk, and proper breathing techniques and relaxation exercises.

3.“Understanding the Realities of Violence” – This program's purpose is to educate the participants on how and why conflict starts, how to prevent or avoid a dangerous situation, how easy it is to hurt somebody and ourselves, what injuries can be sustained when using a weapon (pipe, knife, or gun), and the consequences of violent behavior. Failing to consider the ramifications of a violent situation or the “aftermath,” results in finding ourselves regretting what has just taken place.  Consequences may include but are not limited to: paying expensive legal fees, being hospitalized, being incarcerated, being killed, or having a guilty conscious. We tend to get lost in the moment, not realizing that real power in controlling a situation and preventing violence is achieved through being aware and dealing with conflict during its “pre-contact stage” or before it happens.  

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