TCMC Anger Management Classes
The Twin Cities Men’s Center offers several classes in Anger Management.
- Classes are led by trained facilitators.
- Materials are written by David J. Decker, Twin Cities Licensed Psychologist.
TCMC Anger Management Classes
Anger Management for Men (AM)
Our 30-year+ Court-Certified Level 2 anger management classes have served over 3200 men. This basic class is a comprehensive and thorough approach that analyzes nearly all typical situations in a man's life when he faces situations that cause him to feel anger: at home, at work, in friendships and love relationships; while driving, and with institutions: business transactions etc.
As such, men are able to learn practical responses that express their anger in ways respectful to other people. LEARN MORE
Moving Toward Empowerment (MTE)
A follow-up course that builds on the Anger Management for Men class. MTE focuses on the subjects of toxic shame, personal empowerment, and developing healthy relationships. It also is a comprehensive and and thorough analytical approach. LEARN MORE
Anger Management for Women (WAM)
A 12-week course covering accountability, identifying triggers, developing emotional awareness, establishing boundaries and healthy communication.
It moves participants from “triggered” to “transformed”.LEARN MORE
Allies and Anger (A&A)
A new (2026) class to introduce people who are married to, live with or work with a person who is exhibiting abusive angry behavior.
Questions and concerns are welcome from participants who are partners and concerned persons of another who is struggling with an anger problem.LEARN MORE
ANGER MANAGEMENT FACILITATORS
The facilitators who teach the anger management classes for men use the anger management techniques in their own lives. This is not a theoretical course because each student can use these same techniques to fit their own lives and needs. Every student will receive a 126-page book that is theirs to keep.
David J. Decker is a licensed psychologist who has been involved with the mental health field for over 25 years serving as a therapist and program director in a variety of settings. For ten years, he served as director of a domestic abuse program at a community mental health center and he is currently in private practice. He has also written a book, Stopping The Violence, A Group Model to Change Men's Abusive Attitudes and Behaviors. In addition, Dave has designed and presented workshops for professionals and community groups on shame and empowerment, anger regulation, domestic abuse, assertiveness, healthy relationships, stress management, and other topics.
Find out more at Dave's website: www.AngeResources.com
WHY “MANAGE” ANGER?
With stories in the media almost daily about violence in families, the workplace and the community, it is vital that men individually and collectively seek better alternatives to anger expressed as violence.
These classes address the needs of men who believe their verbal anger is out-of-control as well as those who want to communicate better to avoid the misunderstandings which can lead to violent anger.
We specifically seek to serve men who are either verbally abusive or who tend to stuff their anger and could become physically violent -- not those who currently are physically violent.
Men helping other men learn to manage anger effectively will significantly affect men and their relationships with women, children, and other men.
Read More about the Benefits of Anger Management
THE IMPACT OF ANGER MANAGEMENT
When men and women learn to regulate anger:
- Domestic conflict decreases
- Children experience greater emotional safety
- Relationships stabilize
- Communication improved
- Recidivism is reduced
Change doesn’t happen by accident. It happens with tools, structure, and commitment.
ANGER MANAGEMENT ALUMNI
TCMC is seeking men who have taken or facilitated the course to serve on an advisory board regarding policies and procedures.
Also wanted are men to work on program publicity and outreach. Call the Anger Management Coordinator, 612-229-3102.